MICS 2026

Naples / June, 11-12 2026

MICS 2026

Minimally Invasive and Catheter Solutions

Hotel Excelsior, Naples

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The Global Conference MICS 2026 is a two-day meeting focused on the latest advancements in minimally invasive transcatheter surgery of the mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves, as well as atrial fibrillation.

MICS is aimed at cardiac surgeons, interventional and non-interventional cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and perfusionists involved in minimally invasive mitral surgery—ranging from basic diagnostics to advanced treatment solutions.

Leading global experts in the field will participate to share their experience in an open, multidisciplinary forum.

Core Topics

Advancements in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Techniques
Latest Innovations in Catheter-Based Therapies
Hybrid Procedures: Combining

Surgical and Interventional Approaches

Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery: State of the Art
Transcatheter Valve Therapies (TAVI, MitraClip, Tricuspid Solutions)
Minimally Invasive Coronary Revascularization
Sutureless and Rapid Deployment Valves
Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Devices and Decision-Making
Structural Heart Interventions: Emerging Technologies

Innovation & Future Perspectives

Artificial Intelligence and Imaging in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Interventions
Augmented Reality and Simulation for Training and Surgical Planning

Clinical Evidence & Outcomes

Real-World Data vs. Clinical Trials: Lessons from Practice
Patient Selection and Risk Stratification in Minimally Invasive Interventions
Cost-Effectiveness and Health Economics of Minimally Invasive Strategies
Complication Management and Rescue Strategies

Workshops & Live Demonstrations

Hands-On Simulation for MICS Techniques
Catheter Navigation and Device Deployment Labs
Live Case Discussions from Leading Centers

Echocardiography & Imaging

Role of 3D Echocardiography in Planning and Guiding Structural Heart Interventions
Intraoperative TEE in Minimally Invasive and Transcatheter Procedures
Multimodality Imaging: Echo, CT, MRI Integration for Optimal Outcomes
Echo-Guided Navigation in Valve Repair and Replacement
Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Its Role in the Hybrid OR

President MICS 2026

President

Giuseppe Speziale

President Mitral Valve Domain

Head of Cardiac Surgery at Santa Maria Hospital, Bari | Vice President of GVM Care & Research

Scientific Directors MICS 2026

David Adams

Chairman of Mitral Valve Domain

Professor and Head of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York (US)

Khalil Fattouch

Chairman of Percutaneus Therapy Domain

Professor and Head of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery - Maria Eleonora Hospital, Palermo
Regional Representative for the Italian Society of Cardiac Surgery (SICCH)

Patrizio Lancellotti

Chairman of Echo Imaging Domain

Professor and Head of the Cardiology Department - University of Liège

Domenico Paparella

Chairman Aortic Valve and Clinical Research Domains

Head of the Cardiac Surgery Unit - Santa Maria Hospital
Professor of Cardiac Surgery - University of Foggia

Gilles Dreyfus

Chairman Mitral Valve Domain

Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris

Tirone David

Chairman Aortic Valve Domain

Cardiac Surgeon and Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto

Ottavio Alfieri

Chairman of Mitral Valve Domain

Senior Consultant in the Cardiac Surgery Department - Ospedale San Raffaele

Fausto Castriota

Chairman Percutaneous Therapy Domain

Specialist in Cardiovascular Medicine and Radiology- Maria Cecilia Hospital, Cotignola (RA)

Alfredo Marchese

Chairman Percutaneous Therapy & TC Imaging Domains & Chairman of Clinical Research

Head of the Hemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology Unit - Santa Maria Hospital, Bari

Ernesto Greco

Chairman Clinical Research Domain

"Professor of Cardiac Surgery and Coordinator of the Master’s Degree Program in Medicine and Surgery - Università Europea di Roma

Corrado Fiore

Chairman Echo Imaging Domain

Head of the Cardiology Unit and Echocardiography Laborator - Città di Lecce Hospital

Mani Vannan

Chairman Echo Imaging Domain

Co-Director of the Structural and Valvular Heart Disease Center - Piedmont Heart Institute Atlanta (USA)

Giovanni Esposito

President of the School of Medicine and Surgery at Università Federico II di Napoli - Full Professor of Cardiology at Università degli Studi di Napoli "Federico II" -Director of the Complex Operative Unit (UOC) of Cardiology, Hemodynamics and Coronary Intensive Care Unit (UTIC) - Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Federico II.