Programming - Scientific Sessions
November 6–9, 2026
McCormick Place Convention Center | Chicago, Illinois
McCormick Place Convention Center | Chicago, Illinois
Expect science with impact
Our programming committee is hard at work creating the next Scientific Sessions experience for you. We're adding new information every day, so please be sure to check back in the coming months.
Download the 2026 Schedule-at-a-Glance (PDF) to see a rough outline of the planned activities each day.
Innovation Forum
The American Heart Association's Innovation Forum is a one-day, high-energy experience designed to help clinicians, scientists, and innovators turn ideas into impact. Through candid conversations with founders, investors, and industry leaders, participants will explore the real-world path from discovery to startup across cardiovascular and brain health.
Explore the Planner
A preliminary schedule with new content added weekly
Special Programs
A more intensive look at top-of-mind issues and science
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Apply recent guidelines in your practice
Are you new to Scientific Sessions?
Explore a taste of last year's science presentations in our #AHA25 Science News page.