FAFA
FRANKFURT ACADEMY FOR ARRHYTHMIAS
05.09.2026 | Begin: 8:15
Hotel The Westin Grand Frankfurt
NEW | ab 7:30 Uhr | FAFA Educational
SCIENTIFIC CHAIR
Prof. Dr. B. Schmidt & Prof. Dr. K.R.J. Chun
Dear colleagues and friends,
it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 16th edition
of FAFA 2026 – the Frankfurt Academy for Arrhythmias.
This year’s symposium brings together an outstanding
international faculty of leading experts in cardiac electrophysiology,
reflecting the rapid evolution and growing global
relevance of our field. FAFA 2026 continues to serve as a
dynamic platform for the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge,
innovative technologies, and practical clinical experience
in modern rhythm management. The 2026 program has been
carefully designed to address the most relevant developments
in atrial fibrillation management and interventional
stroke prevention.
Highlights include:
- State-of-the-art updates on atrial fibrillation ablation in 2026
- Critical perspectives on lifestyle modification and patient
pathways such as same-day discharge - In-depth discussions on stroke prophylaxis and left atrial
appendage closure (LAAC) strategies - A comprehensive series of live cases showcasing the latest
advances in pulmonary vein isolation, pulsed field ablation
(PFA), and repeat ablation techniques - Cutting-edge technologies including AI-guided ablation,
novel catheter designs, and dual-energy approaches - A keynote session bridging translational science and clinical
application in pulsed field ablation
With a strong emphasis on real-world application, innovation,
and interactive learning, FAFA 2026 offers a unique
opportunity to gain practical insights into current and future
standards of care. Our live case sessions and expert discussions
are designed to foster critical thinking, exchange of
ideas, and open dialogue on controversial topics. Beyond
the scientific program, FAFA remains a place to connect with
colleagues from around the world, strengthen professional
relationships, and inspire new collaborations within the electrophysiology community. We are delighted to welcome you
to Frankfurt and look forward to an inspiring and engaging
meeting.
Warm regards,
Prof. Dr. B. Schmidt & Prof. Dr. K.R.J. Chun
Prof. Dr. med.
B. Schmidt
Facharzt für Innere Medizin und Schwerpunkt Kardiologie
Prof. Dr. med.
K.R.J. Chun
Facharzt für Innere Medizin und Schwerpunkt Kardiologie
Hinweis: Die Veranstaltung richtet sich ausschließlich an Ärztinnen und Ärzte. Die Inhalte der Fortbildungsmaßnahme sind produkt- und/oder dienstleistungsneutral gestaltet. Potenzielle Interessenkonflikte des Veranstalters, der wissenschaftlichen Leitung und der Referenten werden in einer Selbstauskunft den Teilnehmern bei Vortragsbeginn offengelegt.
FAFA 2026
Faculty
Dr. E. Azzam
MVZ CCB, Frankfurt, Germany
Dr. S. Chen
Uniklinik Greifswald, Germany
Prof. Dr. J. Chun
MVZ CCB, Frankfurt, Germany
P. F. D’Andria
MVZ CCB, Frankfurt, Germany
Dr. S. Doshi
Pacific Heart Institute, St.
Monica, USA
Dr. P. Garot
Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris
Sud, Paris, France
PD Dr. M. Gunawardene
MVZ CCB, Frankfurt, Germany
Prof. Dr. M. Hocini
Hospital cardiologique du Haut
Léveque, Pessac, France
Prof. Dr. M. Jiang
Renji Hospital, Shanghai, China
Dr. J. Kheir
MVZ CCB, Frankfurt, Germany
Dr. J. A. Marx
MVZ CCB, Frankfurt, Germany
Prof. Dr. D. Miklavčič
University of Ljubljana,
Slovenia
Dr. D. Nair
St. Bernards Healthcare, Jonesboro,
USA
Prof. Dr. D. Nuyens
Medisch Centrum André Dumont,
Genk, Belgium
Dr. F. Ouyang
UKE, Hamburg, Germany
Dr. P. Peichl
Head of Arrhythmia Unit,
Prague, Czech Republic
Dr. T. de Potter
UZ, University of Brussels,
Jette, Belgium
Prof. Dr. H. Pürerfellner
Ordensklinikum Linz, Austria
Prof. Dr. V. Reddy
The Mount Sinai Hospital, New
York, USA
M. Rocchetti
MVZ CCB, Frankfurt, Germany
D. Schaack
MVZ CCB, Frankfurt, Germany
Prof. Dr. D. Scherr
Medizinische Universität Graz,
Austria
Prof. Dr. B. Schmidt
MVZ CCB, Frankfurt, Germany
Prof. Dr. X. Shuanglun
Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital
& University, Guangzhou China
Prof. Dr. C. Skurk
Deutsches Herzzentrum der
Charite, Berlin, Germany
Dr. L. Urbanek
MVZ CCB, Frankfurt, Germany
Dr. A. Urbani
MVZ CCB, Frankfurt, Germany
FACULTY EDUCATIONAL
Fabrizio Bologna
Italian Auxological Institute San
Luca Hospital, Milan, Italy
Dr. S. Bordignon
Varisano Klinikum, Frankfurt,
Germany
Dr. S. Feickert
Vivantes Klinikum Am Urban,
Berlin, Germany
Prof. Dr. J. C. Geller
Rhön-Klinikum, Bad Berka,
Germany
Prof. M. Nies
UKE, Hamburg, Germany
ProgrammE 2026
08:15 Uhr
WELCOME
Opening and highlights 2025
Chun / Schmidt
08:30 - 10:00 Uhr
1. BLOCK
MANAGEMENT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
Panel:
t.b.a.
- 8:30 Uhr
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) ablation in 2026
(Pürerfellner) - 8:40 Uhr
Lifestyle Modification for AF rhythm control critically revisited
(Vermeer) - 8:50 Uhr
Same Day Discharge - the new NOW
(Scherr) - 9:00 Uhr
Stroke prophylaxis after AF Ablation
(Nuyens) - 9:10 Uhr
DISCUSSION
LIVE SESSION 1
- 9:30 UHR
LIVE CASE #1: SDD PVI VOLT + Amulet
(Urbani / Schaack / Gunawardene)) - 9:45 UHR
LIVE CASE #2: SDD PVI FARAVIEW+WM FLX
(Kheir / Urbanek)
10:00 – 10:15 Uhr
COFFEE BREAK
10:15 - 13:00 Uhr
2. BLOCK
INTERVENTIONAL STROKE PREVENTION
Panel:
Chun / Schmidt / Reddy
- 10:15 Uhr
Innovations for interventional stroke prophylaxis
(Nair) - 10:25 Uhr
LAAC for patients with high bleeding risk?!
(Skurk) - 10:35 Uhr
LAAC for all patients?!
(Doshi) - 10:45 Uhr
LAAC to avoid strokes?!
(Garot) - 11:00 Uhr
DISCUSSION
LIVE SESSION 2: ADVANVCES IN PULMONARY
VEIN ISOLATION
Panel: Chun / Schmidt / Reddy / Scherr / Gunawardene
- 11:20
LIVE CASE #3: SPHERE 360 PVI
(CCB) - 11:35
LIVE CASE #4: CHINA PFA
(Jiang / Ouyang / China)
LIVE SESSION 3
- 12:30
LIVE CASE #5: Dual-Energy TactiFlex +/- VOM Ethanol Ablation
(CCB)
13:00 – 13:45 Uhr
LUNCH
13:45 - 14:35 Uhr
KEYNOTE SESSION
- 13:45 Uhr
From Bench to Bedside - Understanding Pulsed Field Ablation
(Miklavčič)
LIVE SESSION 4: ADVANCES IN REPEAT AF ABLATION
- 14:05 Uhr
LIVE CASE #6: Focal PFA catheter, Farapoint
(CCB) - 14:20 Uhr
LIVE CASE #7: Concomitant LAA Isolation and Closure
(China)
14:35 - 15:45 Uhr
3. BLOCK
UPDATE ATRIAL FIBRILLATION ABLATION
Panel:
Chun / Schmidt / Scherr
- 14:35 Uhr
Improving outcomes in AF Ablation
(Peichl) - 14:45 Uhr
Role of left mitral isthmus and how to ablate
(Hocini)
BOX CASE
- 14:55 Uhr
BOX CASE #8: PVI in a non-fluoroscopy EP laboratory
(Potter) - 15:05 Uhr
Persistent AF – First Line Ablation?
(N.N.)
LIVE BOX CASE
- 15:15 Uhr
LIVE BOX CASE #9: 12 lead EKG and AI guided AF ablation, Vektor
(Nair) - 15:25 Uhr
Risks of PFA: SCD and vasospasms - tip of the iceberg?
(Reddy)
LIVE BOX CASE
- 15:35 Uhr
LIVE BOX CASE #10: Lattice tip RFC and PFA, Affera
(CCB)
- 15:45
DISCUSSION
16:00 Uhr
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
Sponsoring
Für die Veranstaltung wurden CME-Punkte bei der LÄKH beantragt. Gemäß des FSA Kodex erfolgt die Offenlegung nach Transparenzvorgabe der Fachkreise (§ 20 Abs. 5) über die Sponsoringpartner:
Main Sponsors
Boston Scientific: 25.000 €
Everpace: 35.000 €
Sponsors
LifeTech Scientific Deutschland GmbH: 3.000 €
Astra Zeneca: 3.000 €
Biotronik: 1.500 €
Boehringer Ingelheim: 3.000 €
Gesamtaufwendungen: 85.000 €
Main Sponsors
Sponsors
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