Registration – International Stroke Conference

Registration for ISC27 opens Aug. 26

The International Stroke Conference returns to Houston, Texas for four days packed with learning.

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2027 In-Person and Virtual Pricing

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.
Professional Members Pricing
#ISC27 American Heart Association Professional Member In-Person and Virtual Pricing
Membership Level Early Bird
Aug. 26–Nov. 9
Advance
Nov. 10–Dec. 21
Standard
Dec. 22–Feb. 12, 2027
Virtual
General Professional Member $1,049 $1,199 $1,349 $699
Early Career Member $379 $429 $479 $299
Student/Trainee Member $379 $429 $479 $299
Premium Professional Member $899 $1,049 $1,199 $599
Premium Professional Plus Member $899 $1,049 $1,199 $599
Nurse/Allied Health/Other General Professional Member $479 $529 $579 $399
Nurse/Allied Health/Other Premium Professional Member $329 $379 $429 $299
Nurse/Allied Health/Other Premium Professional Plus Member $329 $379 $429 $299
Premium Emeritus Member $99 $149 $199 $99
         
Science & Technology Hall Only
Wed., Feb. 10 – Thu., Feb. 11, 2027
$899 $899 $899 N/A
Nonmembers Pricing
#ISC27 Non-Member In-Person and Virtual Pricing
Membership Level Early Bird
Aug. 26–Nov. 9, 2026
Advance
Nov. 10–Dec. 21, 2026
Standard
Dec. 22–Feb. 12, 2027
Virtual
General Professional Nonmember $1,199 $1,349 $1,499 $799
Early Career Nonmember $529 $579 $629 $449
Student/Trainee Nonmember $499 $549 $599 $449
Nurse/Allied Health/Other Nonmember $629 $679 $729 $449
         
Science & Technology Hall Only
Wed., Feb. 10 – Thu., Feb. 11, 2027
$899 $899 $899 N/A

Pre-conference Symposia

Please note: Pricing is the same for In-Person and Virtual attendees.

Pre-Conference pricing for Professional Members

ISC27 PreCon Professional Member Pricing
PreCon Pricing: Professional Members
Early Bird:
Aug. 26 – Nov. 9, 2026
Advance:
Nov. 10 – Dec. 21, 2026
Standard
Dec. 22–Feb. 12, 2027
Stroke in Practice: Stroke Roundup (Formerly Stroke in the Real World)
Tues., February 9, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
$140 $160 $190
Experimental Stroke Science (Formerly Stroke in the Lab World)
Tues., February 9, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST
$90 $100 $110
HEADS-UP: Health Equity and Actionable Disparities in Stroke: Understanding and Problem-Solving
Tues., February 9, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST
$90 $100 $110
Brain Health Pre-Con Symposium
February 3, 2026 | 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
$90 $100 $110
State-of-the-Science Stroke Nursing Symposium
Tues., February 9, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:40 p.m. CST
$175 $200 $225

Please note: Pricing is the same for In-Person and Virtual attendees.

Pre-Conference Pricing for NonMembers

ISC27 PreCon NonMember Pricing
PreCon Pricing: NonMembers
Early Bird:
Aug. 26 – Nov. 9, 2026
Advance:
Nov. 10 – Dec. 21, 2026
Standard
Dec. 22–Feb. 12, 2027
Stroke in Practice (Formerly Stroke in the Real World)
Tues., February 9, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
$200 $220 $250
Experimental Stroke Science (Formerly Stroke in the Lab World)
Tues., February 9, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST
$110 $120 $130
HEADS-UP: Health Equity and Actionable Disparities in Stroke: Understanding and Problem-Solving
Tues., February 9, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST
$110 $120 $130
Brain Health Pre-Con Symposium
Tues., February 9, 2027 | 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
$110 $120 $130
State-of-the-Science Stroke Nursing Symposium
Tues., February 9, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:40 p.m. CST
$225 $250 $275

Additional Events

Add these items to your registration and have more meaningful connections with colleagues!

ISC Membership Welcome ReceptionMembers Only
Registration is required. This is a ticketed event based on space availability.
Tuesday, February 9, 2027
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $20

Bernard J. Tyson RecognitionNew presentation format
Based on space availability.
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

In-Person Registration

  • NEW for 2027: Fully livestreamed educational program
  • On-demand replay of livestream within 24 hours of the in-person presentation
  • 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 (not inlcuding HEADS-UP)

Virtual Registration

  • NEW for 2027: Fully livestreamed educational program, including:
    • Late-Breaking Science Sessions
    • Main Events
    • Guidelines Sessions
    • Fireside Chats
  • On-demand replay of livestream within 24 hours of the in-person presentation
  • Access to all ePosters online
  • Ability to submit speaker questions during livestreaming sessions

Note: You must register for a Pre-Conference Symposium to attend virtually.

Registration Resource Center

After registering for the conference, you can:

  • Review your registration
  • Print a receipt
  • Resend your confirmation email
  • Print Visa Letter
  • Add additional items to your registration
  • Book Housing

For three months post-conference you can:

  • Print a receipt
  • Resend your Confirmation email
  • Print a Certificate of Attendance
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International Attendees

Begin your visa application process as soon as possible. Consulates in some countries can take several months to process applications.

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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.

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.

#ISC27 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 #ISC27 is free for Professional Members who register for the International Stroke Conference 2027.

NOTE: Post-event access to Stroke OnDemand™ will be available in early March.

Pricing for Stroke OnDemand™ 2027
Membership Level Before/during event
Aug. 26 – Feb. 12, 2027
Post event
Starting Feb. 13, 2027
AHA Professional Member $0 – included with
registration
$399
Nonmember $499 plus registration $599

 

Childcare at #ISC27

The American Heart Association is committed to supporting families in science and medicine.

On-site childcare will once again be available during #ISC27 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. A non-refundable registration fee of $10 is required.

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Terms and Conditions

Information on deadlines, policies, refunds, and more.

(You will be asked to agree to these terms when registering.)

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Questions?

Registration

Contact: [email protected]
Phone: 1-508-743-8517
Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

All Other Questions

If your question is unrelated to registration, membership, or Professional Heart Daily, and is not answered here, please complete this form or call 1-800-242-8721.

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 & Professional Heart Daily