Registration – International Stroke Conference
Sessions: February 4–6, 2026
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, Louisiana
Be part of #ISC26
AHA Professional Member * Pricing
| Membership Level | Early Bird Aug. 20–Nov. 3 |
Advance Nov. 4–Dec. 15 |
Standard Dec. 16–Feb. 6 |
Virtual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Professional Member | $949 | $1,099 | $1,249 | $599 |
| Early Career Member | $349 | $399 | $449 | $299 |
| Student/Trainee Member | $349 | $399 | $449 | $299 |
| Premium Emeritus Member | $99 | $149 | $199 | $99 |
| Premium Professional Member | $799 | $899 | $999 | $499 |
| Premium Professional Plus Member | $799 | $899 | $999 | $499 |
| Nurse/Allied Health/Other General Professional Member | $449 | $499 | $549 | $399 |
| Nurse/Allied Health/Other Premium Professional Member | $349 | $399 | $449 | $299 |
| Nurse/Allied Health/Other Premium Professional Plus Member | $349 | $399 | $449 | $299 |
* Important:
- A registrant must be an active member of American Heart Association at registration and their membership must be paid through the time of the meeting to qualify for the discounted member registration rates.
- American Heart Association will not reimburse the difference between the member and non-member registration rates to any attendee who registers before becoming a member or whose membership expires before or at the time of the meeting.
Nonmember Pricing
| Membership Level | Early Bird Aug. 20–Nov. 3 |
Advance Nov. 4–Dec. 15 |
Standard Dec. 15–Feb. 6 |
Virtual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Professional Nonmember | $1,099 | $1,249 | $1,399 | $699 |
| Early Career Nonmember | $499 | $549 | $599 | $449 |
| Student/Trainee Nonmember | $499 | $549 | $599 | $449 |
| Nurse/Allied Health/Other Nonmember | $599 | $699 | $799 | $499 |
In-Person Attendees Get:
- All general sessions Wednesday through Friday.
- Two days of Science & Technology Hall access.
- Two days of Poster Hall access.
- Access to all ePosters online.
- Two days of access to the expanded Simulation Zone.
- Two days of access to the Neuro Talk Theater.
- Virtual access to any Pre-Conference Symposia you register for.
- Virtual access to three live streaming session rooms. Virtual access to all concurrent sessions on demand within 24 hours after taking place in person.
Virtual Attendees Get:
- Late-Breaking Science Sessions.
- All Main Events.
- The New 2025 Guidelines for Acute Ischemic Stroke.
- Virtual access to three live streaming session rooms. Virtual access to all concurrent sessions on demand within 24 hours after taking place in person.
- Access to all ePosters online.
Note: You must register for a Pre-Conference Symposium in order to access it via OnDemand™
Registration Resource Center
After you register for #ISC26, visit the Registration Resource Center and:
- Review your registration
- Print a receipt
- Resend your confirmation email
- Print Visa Letter
- Add additional items to your registration
- Book Housing
Ticketed Events
Add these items to your registration and have more meaningful connections with colleagues!
| Event | Date/Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ISC Member Welcome Reception – For AHA Professional Members only | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Complimentary (registration required) |
| Bernard J. Tyson Reception | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Complimentary (registration required) |
Pre-Conference Symposia
Our Pre-Conference Symposia are day-long mini-meetings hyperfocused on stroke and brain-health related training and discussion. Join us on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 for these intensive learning sessions.
Pre-Con Pricing for Members
In-Person - Members
| PreCon In-Person Pricing: AHA Members |
Early Bird:
Aug. 20 – Nov. 3 |
Advance: Nov. 4 – Dec. 15 |
Standard Dec. 16–Feb. 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke in Practice (Formerly Stroke in the Real World) February 3, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST |
$140 | $160 | $190 |
| Experimental Stroke Science (Formerly Stroke in the Lab World) February 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST |
$90 | $100 | $110 |
| HEADS-UP: Health Equity and Actionable Disparities in Stroke: Understanding and Problem-solving February 3, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. CST |
$90 | $100 | $110 |
| State-of-the-Science Stroke Nursing Symposium February 3, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST |
$175 | $200 | $225 |
| Brain Health Pre-Con Symposium February 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST |
$90 | $100 | $110 |
Virtual Pricing - Members
| PreCon Virtual Pricing: AHA Members |
Early Bird:
Aug. 20 – Nov. 3 |
Advance: Nov. 4 – Dec. 15 |
Standard Dec. 16–Feb. 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke in Practice (Formerly Stroke in the Real World) February 3, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST |
$140 | $160 | $190 |
| Experimental Stroke Science (Formerly Stroke in the Lab World) February 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST |
$90 | $100 | $110 |
| State-of-the-Science Stroke Nursing Symposium February 3, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST |
$175 | $200 | $225 |
| Brain Health Pre-Con Symposium February 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST |
$90 | $100 | $110 |
Pre-Con Pricing for Nonmembers
In-Person - Nonmembers
| PreCon In-Person Pricing: Nonmembers |
Early Bird:
Aug. 20 – Nov. 3 |
Advance: Nov. 4 – Dec. 15 |
Standard Dec. 16–Feb. 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke in Practice (Formerly Stroke in the Real World) February 3, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST |
$200 | $220 | $250 |
| Experimental Stroke Science (Formerly Stroke in the Lab World) February 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST |
$110 | $120 | $130 |
| HEADS-UP: Health Equity and Actionable Disparities in Stroke: Understanding and Problem-solving February 3, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. CST |
$110 | $120 | $130 |
| State-of-the-Science Stroke Nursing Symposium February 3, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST |
$225 | $250 | $275 |
| Brain Health Pre-Con Symposium February 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST |
$110 | $120 | $130 |
Virtual Pricing - Nonmembers
| PreCon Virtual Pricing: Nonmembers |
Early Bird:
Aug. 20 – Nov. 3 |
Advance: Nov. 4 – Dec. 15 |
Standard Dec. 16–Feb. 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke in Practice (Formerly Stroke in the Real World) February 3, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST |
$200 | $200 | $250 |
| Experimental Stroke Science (Formerly Stroke in the Lab World) February 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST |
$110 | $120 | $130 |
| State-of-the-Science Stroke Nursing Symposium February 3, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST |
$225 | $250 | $275 |
| Brain Health Pre-Con Symposium February 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST |
$110 | $120 | $130 |
ISC 2026 Science and Technology Hall 2-Day Pass ONLY
| Attendee | Early Bird Aug. 20–Nov. 3 |
Advance Nov. 4–Dec. 15 |
Standard Dec. 16–Feb. 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science & Technology Hall 2-Day Pass ONLY (The Hall is open February 4 -5, 2026) |
$749 | $749 | $749 |
International Attendees
Begin your visa application process as soon as possible. Consulates in some countries can take several months to process applications.
US visa information from State.gov | Find an embassy/consulate in your country
Invitation letters will be available only AFTER your registration has been confirmed. You can submit this letter with your visa application to verify names, dates, location, and purpose of the event. The following documents will be generated through the registration process and be available in the Registration Resource Center:
- Official Letter of Invitation for Meeting Attendees - This letter will be generated only after your registration has been confirmed. You can submit this letter with your visa application to verify the name, dates, location, and purpose of the event.
- Registration Confirmation - Once you have registered for the meeting, you will receive an e-mail confirmation that you can refer to during your visa interview.
Registration Resource Center
After you register for #ISC26, visit the Registration Resource Center and:
- Review your registration
- Print a receipt
- Resend your confirmation email
- Print Visa Letter
- Add additional items to your registration
- Book Housing
Group Registration
Discount pricing is available for groups of 25 or more people. The deadline for Group Registration is January 23, 2026.
Stroke OnDemand™ Pricing
Access the latest stroke and brain health science anytime, anywhere, and earn CE! Stay current digitally with educational content to match your interests. Learn whenever, wherever, virtually.
#ISC26 offers its global audience a wealth of new science in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease and brain health through Late-Breaking Science and Featured Science sessions, new Fireside Chats and hot topic discussions. Access all the education, data, and expert perspectives from the meeting whenever and wherever you choose.
Stroke OnDemand™ for #ISC26 is free for AHA Members who register for the International Stroke Conference 2026.
NOTE: Post-event access to Stroke OnDemand™ will be available a few weeks after the conference ends on February 6, 2026.
| Membership Level | Early Bird Aug. 20–Nov. 3 |
Advance Nov. 4–Dec. 15 |
Standard Dec. 15–Feb. 6 |
Post-Event (after Feb. 6, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHA Professional Member | $0 | $0 | $0 | $399 |
| Nonmember | $499 | $499 | $499 | $599 |
Childcare at #ISC26
The American Heart Association is committed to supporting families in science and medicine, so childcare will once again be available during #ISC26 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Center. A non-refundable registration of $10 is required.
Please read the AHA Infants and Children policy.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 3 | 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST |
| Wednesday, February 4 | 7:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. CST |
| Thursday, February 5 | 7:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. CST |
| Friday, February 6 | 7:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. CST |
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Day - Tuesday | $110 |
| Half Day - Tuesday | $65 |
| Full Day - Wednesday | $115 |
| Half Day - Wednesday | $70 |
| Full Day - Thursday | $110 |
| Half Day - Thursday | $65 |
| Full Day - Friday | $110 |
| Half Day - Friday | $65 |
| Hourly Rate | $15/hr, 4-hour minimum |
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Day - Tuesday | $90 |
| Half Day - Tuesday | $55 |
| Full Day - Wednesday | $100 |
| Half Day - Wednesday | $60 |
| Full Day - Thursday | $90 |
| Half Day - Thursday | $55 |
| Full Day - Friday | $90 |
| Half Day - Friday | $55 |
| Hourly Rate | $12/hr, 4-hour minimum |
Terms and Conditions
Information on deadlines, policies, refunds, and more.
(You will be asked to agree to these terms when registering.)
Questions?
Registration
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: 1-508-743-8517
Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Conference & Media
Conference Contact: [email protected]
Phone: 1-888-242-2453 or 214-570-5935
Media Inquiries
American Heart Newsroom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-706-1173
Membership
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: 1-888-242-2453 (or outside the US, 1-972-349-5803).
Professional Heart Daily
1-888-242-2453 (outside the US: 1-214-570-5935)
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