2nd Annual Conference of Alexandria Pediatric Cardiology Unit (2APCU 2026)

The 2nd Annual Conference of Alexandria Pediatric Cardiology Unit (APCU) represents a premier, specialized medical congress dedicated to advancing the clinical science and therapeutic paradigms of pediatric cardiovascular medicine and cardiac electrophysiology. Organized by the Pediatric Cardiology Unit within the Department of Pediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, in scientific collaboration with the Africa Heart Rhythm Association (AfHRA) and Pure Spot Events Management, this landmark two-day event is scheduled to take place from November 25 to November 26, 2026, in Alexandria, Egypt. Centered around the overarching theme, "Decoding the Pediatric Heart: Structure, Function, and Rhythm," the gathering serves as an indispensable platform for bridging cutting-edge academic research, translational electrophysiology, and multidisciplinary clinical practice across Africa and the Middle East. The comprehensive scientific curriculum is carefully structured to address the full spectrum of pediatric cardiac care, from anatomical evaluation to complex electrical mapping and surgical management. A central highlight of the conference is its dedicated Electrophysiology Track, hosted alongside AfHRA, which delves deeply into the intricacies of pediatric cardiac rhythms. Clinical sessions and expert panels cover the diagnostic evaluation and management of simple and complex pediatric arrhythmias, including supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), ventricular tachycardia, accessory pathway-mediated tachycardias, and inherited channelopathies such as Long QT Syndrome and Brugada Syndrome. Attendees will explore state-of-the-art advances in 3D electroanatomical mapping, radiofrequency and cryoablation techniques tailored for pediatric anatomy, cardiac pacing modalities, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), and subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantations in young children and congenital heart disease (CHD) patients. Beyond electrophysiology, the program thoroughly evaluates structural and functional pediatric heart disease, providing participants with holistic clinical insights. Specialized lectures focus on multimodality imaging techniques, including advanced pediatric 3D echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), and computed tomography (CT) angiography for detailing intricate cardiac morphology prior to intervention. The agenda also reviews transcatheter structural interventions—such as balloon angioplasty, transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR), and device closures for atrial and ventricular septal defects—alongside contemporary surgical protocols, postoperative intensive care unit (PICU) hemodynamic monitoring, targeted pharmacological therapies for pediatric heart failure, and long-term care transition plans for adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) populations. By convening an elite faculty of leading academic professors, consultant pediatric cardiologists, electrophysiologists, congenital heart surgeons, pediatric intensivists, and researchers, the 2nd Annual APCU Conference creates a dynamic environment for clinical exchange, case-based learning, and academic debate. Through interactive panel discussions, live-recorded procedure reviews, and collaborative networking sessions, the congress fosters international partnerships and sets higher standards of care for young patients suffering from complex structural and rhythm-related cardiac conditions.