Programming - Scientific Sessions
McCormick Place Convention Center | Chicago, Illinois
We can't wait to see you this fall in Chicago!
Our programming committee is hard at work creating the next Scientific Sessions experience for you. We'll have updates to this page and more in the upcoming months.
Save the dates: November 6–9, 2026 at McCormick Place Convention Center in beautiful downtown Chicago, Illinois!
New programs for 2026:
Innovation Forum
Friday, November 6, 2026
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
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.
This forum requires separate registration.
Obesity Summit
Monday, November 9, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join leading experts for a two-hour focused summit exploring obesity as a critical and modifiable driver of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic disease. Attendees will gain actionable insights to optimize treatment approaches, enhance patient engagement, and improve outcomes across the continuum.
This summit requires separate registration.
Are you new to Scientific Sessions?
Explore a taste of last year's science presentations in our #AHA25 Science News page.