Friday Networking @ Scientific Sessions

Global Community Welcome Reception
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Room N426C
Join colleagues from around the world at the Global Community Welcome Reception. Open to all attendees, this gathering offers an opportunity to connect, exchange perspectives, build meaningful relationships, and strengthen the global cardiovascular community.

Early Career Speed Mentoring
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.
Location: Room N227AB
This year's Early Career Speed Mentoring session offers early career professionals and student trainees the opportunity to connect in small groups with established leaders representing diverse backgrounds, specialties, and research interests. Through a series of brief, rotating conversations, participants will gain practical mentoring advice on topics such as career development, research direction, work-life integration, and navigating professional growth at every stage. This interactive format is designed to maximize exposure to a wide range of perspectives and help attendees build meaningful connections across disciplines.

Early Career Networking & Mentor Reception
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: North Building, Level 1: Lobby area outside Room N139-140
Connect with fellow early career health care professionals, meet experienced mentors, and gain insights to help navigate your career path. Build meaningful relationships and discover new opportunities in health care.
_{Supported by Eli Lilly & Company}

Scientific Sessions Community Networking Reception
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Three Locations:

1. S101a-S104b Meeting Room Lobby, South Building, Level 1
2. N139-N140 Meeting Room Lobby, North Building, Level 1
3. N228-N229 Meeting Room Lobby, North Building, Level 2

Connect. Collaborate. Celebrate.
Join colleagues from across the cardiovascular science community, bringing together investigators, clinicians, population health researchers, trainees, and thought leaders from around the world. This is an opportunity to expand your professional network, exchange ideas across disciplines, and foster new collaborations that can accelerate discovery and improve cardiovascular health. Whether your work focuses on fundamental mechanisms, clinical innovation, or population-level impact, this reception provides a welcoming environment to connect with peers, share insights, and celebrate the collective advancement of science and patient care. Join your science community at a reception of your choosing!

Wellness Challenge
Friday, Nov. 6 at 7:00 a.m. to Monday, Nov. 9 at 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Concourse, Level 2.5
Think you have what it takes to top the leaderboard? Compete against fellow attendees in a fun, friendly wellness showdown! Earn points for every step, stretch, hydration break, and healthy habit as you make your way to the top.Climb the leaderboard, earn bragging rights, and compete for exciting prizes.
Every move counts. Every point matters. Are you up for the challenge?
_{Sponsored by Novo Nordisk}

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QCOR Career Development Lunch
Friday, Nov. 6, 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Location: McCormick Place Convention Center, Room S105D

Young Hearts Member Networking Reception
Friday, Nov. 6, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Little Toasted - 300 S. Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606