GIEF - GLOBAL INDIAN ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY FORUM

What’s GIEF?

Advancing Heart Rhythm Care Globally

The Global Indian Electrophysiology Forum (GIEF) serves as a nexus for Electrophysiologists worldwide, uniting specialists to tackle the expanding role of electrophysiology in cardiovascular disease management.

Policy Advocacy

Advocates for policy reforms to address reimbursement structures.

Inclusive Access

Promotes inclusivity to ensure equitable access to life-saving treatments globally.

More About Us

Upcoming event

India Night @ HRS 2026

Join us for the annual HRS-IHRS India Friendship reception, hosted by the Global Indian Electrophysiology Forum (GIEF), in collaboration with the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and the Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS).

Where

Hyatt Regency

When

Friday, April 24 at 6:00 PM

RSVP

6:00 pm

Social hour

6:30 pm

Welcome

6:35 pm

HRS CEO Remarks

6:40 pm

HRS-IHRS Collaboration as a Model for a Global Collaboration

6:50 pm

IHRS - State of the State Address

7:00 pm

Awards Presentations

7:15 pm

Posters

7:45 pm

Closing Remarks

6:40 – 6:50 pm

HRS-IHRS collaboration as a model for a global collaboration

Dr. Jodie Hurwitz, President HRS

6:50 – 7:00 pm

IHRS – State of the State Address

Dr. Ulhas Pandurangi, President IHRS

7:00 – 7:05 pm

Remembering the EP Greats

Dr. Thomas Peter, MD
By Rahul Doshi, MD
By Rahul Doshi, MD
Dr. Mohan Nair, MD
By Vivek Chaturvedi/Anil Saxena, MD

7:05 – 7:35 pm

Awards Presentations

Drs. DJ Lakkireddy & Thomas Deering
Honoring the Indian EP Masters: Drs K. K. Sethi, T.S Kler, K.K. Talwar, Mohammed Khalilulla
Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr. Sanjeev Saksena
Innovator of the Year Award – Dr. Uday Kumar
Distinguished Scientist Award – Dr. Dipen Shah
Distinguished Teacher Award – Dr. Calambur Narasimhan, MD
Young Researcher Award – Dr. Shanmuga Sundaram
Distinguished Community Service Award – Dr. Yash Lokhandwala
Ambassador of the Year Award – Dr. Bharat Kantharia