We are glad to call residents, fellows and specialists dedicated to the treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) to participate in CLI-C GLOBAL 2026 Case Competition. The competition is open to healthcare professionals who specialize in vascular surgery, interventional radiology, angiology, interventional cardiology and other related fields.
CLI-C GLOBAL 2026 Case Competition includes both POSTER and PRESENTATION awards: applications shall be submitted by e-mail to science@imithi.it not later than February 13, 2026.
Topics should focus on one or more clinical cases directly managed by the authors. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
Distal Revascularization and Foot Perfusion
Innovative Approaches for Calcified BTK/BTA Lesions: IVL, Scoring Balloons, Atherectomy
Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO): Strategies and Success Predictors
Access Techniques for Complex CLI Interventions (Antegrade, Retrograde, Pedal)
Decision-Making in CLI: When Not to Revascularize
Format
Topics should focus on one or more clinical cases directly managed by the authors. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
When Bypass is Not an Option: Endovascular Rescue in Surgically Exhausted Limbs
Troubleshooting Pedal Artery Revascularization: From Failure to Flow
Revascularization in the Presence of Infection and Severe Tissue Loss
Salvaging Failing Endovascular Treatments: Reintervention Strategies and Outcomes
Below-the-Ankle: Extreme Distal Revascularization for Limb Salvage
Format
The conference Scientific Committee will evaluate the submissions based on their clinical relevance, innovation, and outcomes;
Finalists will be notified not later than February 27, 2026;
Selected authors will have the opportunity to present their poster during CLI-C GLOBAL 2026 poster sessions OR present their case-based presentation on the stage of CLI-C GLOBAL 2026 in front of an international audience;
The conference audience will vote for the best poster and best presentation in terms of clinical content and presentation skills;
The best poster will be published on CLI-C’s website and on social media channels;
The author of the best presentation will be awarded with an educational grant to attend CLI-C GLOBAL 2027.
Authors of selected cases for either stage or poster sessions will receive a discount code to register for CLI-C GLOBAL 2026 for free;
Authors whose submissions are not selected will receive a discount code to register for CLI-C GLOBAL 2026 at a significantly reduced Opening Fee;
All authors must complete their registration by March 13, 2026, or the discount will be forfeited;
Please note that travel and accommodation arrangements are not included and will be the responsibility of the attendee.
Deadlines for case submission: February 13, 2026;
Notification of Selection: February 27, 2026.;
Deadline for discounted and complementary registrations: March 13, 2026.
Still not sure if you want to take part?