Programming - Scientific Sessions 2024

Join us to honor 100 years of heart health

We are excited to celebrate AHA's 100th Anniversary at Scientific Sessions this year. The 2024 program is still being planned and the Online Program Planner will be available soon.

High-level details of the meeting can be reviewed below. Please check back often for updated content.

Symposia & Early Career Day

#AHA23 attendees listen carefully during the Pre-Conference Symposia and Early Career Day at Scientific Sessions 2023 in Philadelphia, PA.

Start learning before #AHA24 begins: boost your career and knowledge

Featured Sessions at #AHA24

Audience members watch a video during the Featured Sessions at #AHA23 in Philadelphia, PA.

Main Events and Late-Breaking Science

Program By Science Focus

Graphic showing the relationship between Basic, Clinical, and Population sciences.

Cross-disciplinary programming for 29 specialties and interests; includes posters and oral abstracts

#AHA24 Schedule-at-a-Glance

Friday's Schedule – all times are CST (UTC -6)
Time Activity
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Early Career Lunch with Legends
  • Early Career Programming
12:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  • Congenital Heart Disease & Pediatric Cardiology Symposium
  • Heart/Kidney Symposium
  • QCOR at Sessions
  • International Symposium
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Satellite Events
Saturday's Schedule – all times are CST (UTC -6)
Time Activity
6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
  • Satellite Events
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Opening Session
  • Main Events
  • Late-Breaking Science
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Science & Technology Hall (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
  • Heart Hub
  • Simulation Zone (9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
  • Industry Events
  • Meet the Trialist
12:00 p.m to 4:30 p.m.
  • Main Events
  • Late-Breaking Science
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Science & Technology Hall
  • Heart Hub
  • Simulation Zone (2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) Cardiogenic Shock Master Class
  • Industry Events
  • Meet the Trialist
  • Health Tech Competition
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Satellite Events
  • Council Events
Sunday's Schedule – all times are CST (UTC -6)
Time Activity
6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
  • Satellite Events
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Main Events
  • Late-Breaking Science
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Science & Technology Hall (9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
  • Heart Hub
  • Simulation Zone (9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.)
  • Industry Events
  • Meet the Trialist
12:00 p.m to 4:45 p.m.
  • Presidential Session & Connor Lecture
  • Main Events
  • Late-Breaking Science
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Heart Hub
  • Simulation Zone (11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Cardiogenic Shock Masterclass & 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
  • Industry Events
  • Meet the Trialist
  • Health Tech Competition
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Satellite Events
Monday's Schedule – all times are CST (UTC -6)
Time Activity
6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
  • Satellite Events
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Main Events
  • Late-Breaking Science
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Science & Technology Hall (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • Heart Hub
  • Simulation Zone (9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.) Cardiogenic Shock Masterclass
  • Industry Events
  • Meet the Trialist
12:00 p.m to 4:45 p.m.
  • Main Events
  • Late-Breaking Science
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Simulation Zone (12;00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • Heart Hub
  • Industry Events
  • Meet the Trialist
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Satellite Events (tentative)