Speed Mentoring at EHRA 2026
Career advice in Paris from EP experts
Apply before 16 February
Dates and location
This year's in-person EHRA Speed Mentoring sessions will place in the EHRA Members Lounge at EHRA 2026, in Paris (12–13 April). Individual and group sessions will be available during the breaks to Young EP Members who apply and are accepted prior to the congress.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must be:
- An electrophysiologist or cardiac device specialist in or out of training and under the age of 40, or within three years after training if over 40.
- Registered for EHRA 2026
- An EHRA Member and a member of the EHRA Young EP network
Application
Applicants will be selected based on their motivation letter and CV. Each applicant will be assigned up to two individual 20-minute interviews, according to their profile and the mentor’s availability. Group mentoring sessions are also available.
Mentors in 2026
Areas of expertise
Atrial fibrillation, Electrocardiography, Catheter ablation, Arrhythmias. EHRA Selection Committee Co-Chair
Place of work
Acibadem City Clinic, Tokuda Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
Professor Vassil Traykov
Areas of expertise
Atrial fibrillation, digital cardiology, screening for atrial fibrillation. EHRA Treasurer 2024-2026
Place of work
Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
Doctor Emma Svennberg
Areas of expertise
AF ablation, VT ablation, SVT ablation. EHRA Education Committee Co-Chair 2024-2026
Place of work
Heart- and Diabetescenter NRW Bad Oeynhausen, Germany
Professor Philipp Sommer
Areas of expertise
Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology. Chair of the EHRA NCS Committee 2024-2026
Place of work
Medical University of Graz, Austria
Professor Daniel Scherr
Areas of expertise
Research and clinical work on the interventional treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly AF and VT, including pulsed-field ablation. Publications on advanced diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for heart conditions.
Place of work
Inselspital, University of Bern, Switzerland
Professor Tobias Reichlin
Chair of the EHRA Certification Committee 2024-2026
Place of work
Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Spain
Doctor Andreu Porta-Sanchez
Areas of expertise
Atrial fibrillation, pathophysiology and mechanisms underlying atrial arrhythmias and the development of treatment approaches
Place of work
Maastricht Hart en Vaat Centrum, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Professor Dominik Linz
Areas of expertise
Catheter ablation, sudden cardiac death, devices, wearables. Chair of the EHRA Digital & mHealth Committee 2024-2026
Place of work
Hannover Heart Rhythm Center, Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
Professor David Duncker
Areas of expertise
Catheter ablation, atrial fibrillation/atrial tachycardia, SVT, ventricular arrhythmias. Chair of the EHRA Education Committee 2024-2026
Place of work
Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
Doctor Marta De Riva Silva
Areas of expertise
Emeritus professor of Cardiology. Contributions to the field include improved rate/rhythm control, stroke prevention and bleeding in AF. Current projects: idiopathic AF, atherothrombotic mechanisms in AF progression; hybrid AF ablation; early rhythm control in high risk AF.
Place of work
Maastricht University and Cardiovascular research Institute Maastricht, The Netherlands
Professor Harry Crijns
Areas of expertise
CIED therapy and interventional electrophysiology. Current research: conduction system pacing. EHRA President-Elect 2024-2026
Place of work
University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
Professor Haran Burri
Areas of expertise
Catheter ablations, pacemaker and ICD implantations, lead extractions, LAA closure. Current projects: 1. an investigator-initiated real-life continuous follow-up cohort of patients at high risk of SCD; 2. a simulation-based training. EHRA Board Secretary 2024-2026
Place of work
Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France; Brussels University VUB, Brussels, Belgium
Professor Serge Boveda
Areas of expertise
Management of sudden death risk; management and treatment of arrhythmias; ablation of simple and complex arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation; complex device therapy (ICD implantation and biventricular pacing); ion channel diseases including the long QT and Brugada syndromes; drug-induced arrhythmia and QT prolongation; hypertrophic, dilated and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathies.
Place of work
St. George's Hospital, London, UK
Professor Elijah Behr
EHRA 2025 Speed Mentoring
"Speed Mentoring was a truly invaluable experience. During the EHRA mentoring session, I had the opportunity to discuss my career path with leading experts in electrophysiology. They generously shared their insights, valuable experiences, and their own journeys in electrophysiology. Hearing their perspectives felt like getting a road map into the future of my own professional career. I would highly recommend this experience to any young EP."
Assistant Professor Yigit Yilancioglu
"Attending EHRA 2025 and taking part in the speed mentoring was a great experience. The speed mentoring sessions gave me the opportunity to speak with Professors Julian Chun and Frédéric Sacher, who both shared thoughtful insights that helped me reflect more intentionally on my next steps. The congress as a whole provided an exceptional platform for learning, scientific exchange and networking. I came home with new ideas, new mentors and excitement for the work ahead."
Doctor Pranav Bhagirath
EHRA 2024 Speed Mentoring
"Participating in this year's speed mentoring sessions has been incredibly enriching for me. I had the privilege of meeting the biggest research and clinical experts in the field, such as Emma Svennberg and Andreu Porta-Sanchez. I sincerely felt their interest in listening to my professional interests, and utmostly appreciate that their wealth of experience provided me with guidance and fresh perspectives. From discussing career strategies to gaining insights into specific fields, including how to most optimally combine scientific and clinical projects with personal life - I believe that each session was a truly invaluable experience. I wholeheartedly recommend these sessions to any young EP seeking mentorship and guidance opportunities."
Doctor Maciej Dyrbus
EHRA 2023 Speed Mentoring
“During EHRA 2023 in Barcelona I had the pleasure of participating in a speed mentoring session both individually with Tom De Potter and in a group mentoring session with Isabelle van Gelder. It was a nice, laid-back conversation and I was able to freely ask for advice and guidance from expert EP physicians in achieving my professional goals. I gained some new perspectives and they seemed genuinely interested in my views. They patiently addressed all of my questions and concerns and gave me useful insights. I would recommend these sessions to any young EP interested in mentoring.”
Mr Harri Saarinen
"During the EHRA Speed Mentoring session, I had a great opportunity to discuss my career path with Prof. Jan Steffel. With a very friendly and open approach, I could ask questions about training in the field of ventricular tachycardia ablation and my strategy to build a VT programme in my hospital. Hints and recommendations were truly valuable – a frank, straight-to-the-point conversation highlighting where to go, and what to avoid. Also, Prof. Steffel was kind to share his experience on working as an EP clinician in Switzerland, explaining possible career paths to me."
Doctor Tomasz Jadczyk
"Speed mentoring provided a unique opportunity to meet leading EP specialists, listen to their personal and professional stories, and hear what motivates and inspires them. During the group-based mentoring session, I was also happy to connect with a few of my co-mentees, whom I also hope to meet again. It was a highly motivating experience for which I am very thankful."
Doctor Maria Hee Jung Park Frausing
"As a young professional in the field of heart rhythm, I was thrilled to attend the EHRA 2023 Speed Mentoring event. The opportunity to learn from renowned experts in the industry and connect with fellow professionals was unparalleled. Not only did I gain valuable insights and expand my knowledge of the latest developments in the field, I also had the chance to network and build lasting relationships with other professionals. The connections I made at this event will undoubtedly help shape my career path moving forward.
I cannot express enough how impactful this event was for me and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to advance their knowledge and career in the heart rhythm field."
Doctor Pranav Bhagirath
EHRA 2022 Speed Mentoring
"I have had the opportunity to participate in EHRA Speed Mentoring for a few years in a row. As a young Canadian EP, this is always a great opportunity to hear about ideas in Europe, get feedback on my vision and connect through the networks of my mentors to my peer group in Europe."
Doctor William McIntyre
“It has been a helpful and wonderful experience. Talking to famous EP experts is always great to improve your career and enlarge your circle of European contacts.”
Doctor Lorenzo Mazzocchetti
"The EHRA Speed Mentoring gave me the possibility to gain important insights regarding next possible career steps as well as important steps to take during my EP fellowship. Moreover, it was a great possibility to network on an international basis with an expert in the field of electrophysiology. Would recommend it to every Young EP."
Doctor Henrike Hillmann
"Contacting one of the EP masters is one of the most important steps in your EP career. A speed mentoring session puts you on a faster track in your career by taking professional advice from a brilliant electrophysiologist around the world. Don't miss it."
Doctor Ahmed Sayed Ahmed
EHRA 2021 Online Speed Mentoring
"This was a great opportunity to meet and receive extraordinary advice from world-famous experts, which I have already started to apply in my daily practice. I have agreed on future cooperation with some of them. An extraordinary experience!"
Doctor Stefan Simovic
"EHRA Online Speed Mentoring was very helpful, motivating and fun. What an honour to have such successful senior EP specialists spend their time and thoughts on you! I am very thankful for this experience."