American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026

Scientific Sessions brings cardiovascular clinicians and researchers together in Chicago to discuss new evidence, clinical advances and cardiovascular care. The programme includes scientific presentations and professional education.

Programme highlights

• Core Cardiology, clinical trials and late-breaking cardiovascular science.
• Arrhythmia care, cardiovascular prevention and cardiometabolic risk reduction.
• Artificial intelligence, simulation and guideline-based clinical practice.

Featured speaker

Eric Topol, MD is announced as the opening-session keynote speaker, presenting on the future of cardiology on 7 November.

Official programme and speaker information