eXcellence and Value in Heart Care

17-18. 09. 2026 | HILTON ASTANA

Join leading experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals to discuss modern approaches and innovations in cardiovascular care.

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Conference

Welcome to the 15th Anniversary Conference of the Heart Center

The Heart Center at University Medical Center has grown into one of the leading institutions for clinical practice and research in cardiology.

This conference brings together experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals to discuss the latest advances and innovations in cardiovascular medicine.

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Conference Programme

Timetable and Scientific Program of the Conference, September 17-18, 2026

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Young Scientists Competition

An opportunity for residents to present their research and connect with leading specialists.

Application deadline — 7 September 2026

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Faculty

Speakers

International leaders in cardiology — clinical excellence, research and innovation in one place.

  • Jan Pirk

    Jan Pirk

    Prague, Czech Republic

  • Feras Bader

    Feras Bader

    Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • Hadi Skouri

    Hadi Skouri

    Beirut, Lebanon

  • Sergey Dzemeshkevich

    Sergey Dzemeshkevich

    Moscow, Russia

  • Robertas Samalavičius

    Robertas Samalavičius

    Vilnius, Lithuania

  • Pascal Leprince

    Pascal Leprince

    Paris, France

  • Tejas Patel

    Tejas Patel

    India, Ahmedabad

  • Aman Patel

    Aman Patel

    India, Ahmedabad

  • Yuriy Belenkov

    Yuriy Belenkov

    Russia, Moscow

  • Natalya Khabarova

    Natalya Khabarova

    Russia, Moscow

  • Chen Yanbo

    Chen Yanbo

    China, Weifang

  • Diyar Saeed

    Diyar Saeed

    Germany, Krefeld

  • Finn Gustafsson

    Finn Gustafsson

    Denmark, Copenhagen

  • Francesco Maisano

    Francesco Maisano

    Italy, Milan

  • Guangzhu Liang

    Guangzhu Liang

    China, Dongguan

  • Suxia Guo

    Suxia Guo

    China, Dongguan

  • Hector Santiago Diliz Nava

    Hector Santiago Diliz Nava

    Mexico, Mexico City

  • Kestutis Rucinskas

    Kestutis Rucinskas

    Lithuania, Vilnius

  • Mandeep R. Mehra

    Mandeep R. Mehra

    USA, Boston

  • Mirjam Bachler

    Mirjam Bachler

    Austria, Vienna

  • Yasmin Rustamova

    Yasmin Rustamova

    Azerbaijan, Baku

  • Elena Zaklyazminskaya

    Elena Zaklyazminskaya

    Russia, Moscow

  • Zviad Kipiani

    Zviad Kipiani

    Georgia, Tbilisi

  • Yongzhao Yao

    Yongzhao Yao

    China, Dongguan

  • Sherine Abdel-Salam

    Sherine Abdel-Salam

    Egypt, Cairo

  • Itzel Estefani Rios Olivares

    Itzel Estefani Rios Olivares

    Mexico, Mexico City

  • Igor Konstantinov

    Igor Konstantinov

    USA, Rochester

  • Nir Uriel

    Nir Uriel

    USA, New York

  • Karina Lebedeva

    Karina Lebedeva

    Russia, Moscow

  • Milica Vukicevic

    Milica Vukicevic

    Serbia, Belgrade

  • Shuanglun Xie

    Shuanglun Xie

    China, Guangzhou

  • Ravinder Singh Rao

    Ravinder Singh Rao

    Jaipur, India

  • Murat Sargin

    Murat Sargin

    Istanbul, Türkiye

  • Gaetano De Ferrari

    Gaetano De Ferrari

    Turin, Italy

  • Zhou Cheng

    Zhou Cheng

    Wuhan, China

  • Liu Xiaocheng

    Liu Xiaocheng

    Tianjin, China

Heart-center about

About the Heart Center

The Heart Center at University Medical Center was established as a specialized unit for clinical cardiology, interventional treatment, and cardiac surgery.

The center integrates modern diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation, contributing to the advancement of cardiovascular medicine in the region.

Our journey

Timeline

Key milestones of the Heart Center — from founding to the 15th anniversary.

  1. 2011

    Opening of the Heart Center

    A specialized cardiovascular unit was launched within UMC.

  2. 2012–2014

    Expansion of clinical services

    Interventional cardiology programmes were introduced and the surgical team grew.

  3. 2014–2016

    Advanced diagnostics

    New imaging and catheterization capabilities were introduced.

  4. 2016–2018

    Education programmes

    Residency and fellowship training programmes were developed.

  5. 2018–2020

    Research initiatives

    Clinical research and international scientific collaboration were strengthened.

  6. 2020–2022

    Digital transformation

    Telemedicine and hybrid training formats for specialists were introduced.

  7. 2026

    15th Anniversary

    Anniversary conference Excellence and Value in Heart Care.

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Heart-center milestones

Milestones & Achievements

The center expanded complex interventional procedures and cardiac surgery volumes, developing services in line with international standards.

Quality management systems focused on patient safety and clinical protocols were implemented.

Heart-center innovation

Innovation & Research

Research programmes are closely linked to clinical practice and support the introduction of new treatment methods.

International partnerships and scientific conferences foster continuous professional development of specialists.

Support

Sponsors

Organizations supporting the conference — clinical and scientific partnership.

Contacts

Organizing committee

  • University Medical Center — Heart Center
  • Turan ave. 38, Astana, Kazakhstan

Locations

Venue Overview & Maps

Key points for the conference and related events.

01 Main venue

Hilton Astana

Heydar Aliyev str.14, Hilton Astana

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Heart Center

Turan ave. 38, Astana, Kazakhstan

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Mother and Child Center

Turan ave. 32, Astana, Kazakhstan

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Nazarbayev University School of Medicine

Kerey-Zhanibek Khans str. 5/1, Astana, Kazakhstan