Saturday Networking @ Scientific Sessions

#AHA25 Career Fair
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Science and Technology Hall
Explore Your Future! Meet top healthcare employers and discover exciting job and internship opportunities. Whether you’re a student, trainee, or career professional, this is your chance to connect with recruiters, learn about different career paths, and take the next step in your healthcare journey.

Health Tech Competition
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8–9, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Health Innovation Pavilion, Science and Technology Hall
Five innovative health tech entrepreneurs will present their breakthrough solutions to a panel of expert judges. The judges will evaluate each pitch based on the strength of the business model and the accessibility of the technology. Join us to discover cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of healthcare!

Food is Medicine Pavilion
Saturday – Monday, Nov. 8– 10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Science and Technology Hall
The Food Is Medicine Pavilion, presented by the AHA’s Health Care by Food™ (HCXF) initiative, features the latest research and expert discussions along with content pods showcasing the AHA’s food and nutrition work. The Health Care by Food™ initiative is creating a future where food is medicine is used alongside traditional medical treatment.

Headshot Lounge
Saturday – Monday, Nov. 8– 10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Science and Technology Hall
Make a great first impression! Stop by the Headshot Lounge to get a (free!) professional-quality headshot — perfect for LinkedIn, CVs, and all your professional profiles. Just drop by the booth and leave with a polished photo that helps you stand out! Sponsored by Eli Lilly & Company.

Health Innovation Pavilion
Saturday – Monday, Nov. 8– 10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Science and Technology Hall
Step into the Health Innovation Pavilion, the premier hub for health tech and innovation at the Science and Technology Hall. Designed to showcase cutting-edge programming, demonstrations and thought leadership, this exclusive space fosters collaboration and highlights the latest advancements shaping health care.

Simulation Zone
Saturday – Monday, Nov. 8– 10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Master Class: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Science and Technology Hall
Where Innovation Meets Hands-On Expertise. Designed for clinicians across the spectrum of care, this immersive space offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with the latest in critical care, interventional and endovascular and mechanical circulatory support procedures.

Wellness Challenge
Begins Saturday, Nov. 8 at 6:00 a.m. and ends Monday, Nov. 10, at 2:00 p.m.
Convention Center, Level 1 —Lobby D & E
Get ready for the Scientific Sessions 2025 Wellness Challenge! Step up and compete against your fellow attendees in this fun, high-energy event! Whether you’re crushing steps, mastering yoga, or hydrating like a pro, every move brings you closer to victory. Push your limits, boost your energy, and celebrate your wellness wins — all while having a blast and earning awesome bragging rights & prizes! Sponsored by Novo Nordisk.

NOTE: To purchase tickets for these events, visit the Registration Resource Center.

Luncheons

CLCD Women in Cardiology Networking Luncheon
Saturday, Nov. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Join this popular event where we amplify and support women in cardiology through informal and formal networking, sharing stories of successes and challenges, and the opportunity to ensure a safe and cultivating environment in this specific field. Sponsored by the Council on Clinical Cardiology.
You must purchase a ticket for this event.

Young Hearts Council Early Career Networking Luncheon
Saturday, Nov. 8, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Sponsored by the Council on Lifelong Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Health in the Young (Young Hearts).
You must purchase a ticket for this event.

All-Council Event

Council Challenge
Saturday, Nov. 8, 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Location: TBA
Join us for a friendly competition between councils! Who will come out on top this year? Sponsored by AHA Professional Membership.
No ticket required.

Dinners and Receptions

ATVB Early Career Reception
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
The ATVB Early Career Committee has invited our most prestigious rising and up and coming investigators who will showcase their groundbreaking work in a casual poster session (selected from the top abstracts submitted to Scientific Sessions to the ATVB Council). Sponsored by the Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
You must purchase a ticket for this event.

QCOR Council Reception
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Join us at our annual dinner for a celebratory evening of networking and recognition of council award winners. Sponsored by the Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research
You must purchase a ticket for this event.

CLCD Council Dinner
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Our annual dinner celebrates leadership, mentorship, and scientific contributions in the field of clinical cardiology.  Sponsored by the Council on Clinical Cardiology
You must purchase a ticket for this event.

Young Hearts Council Dinner
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Sponsored by the Council on Lifelong Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Health in the Young (Young Hearts)
You must purchase a ticket for this event.

CVRI Council Reception
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Sponsored by the Council on Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention.
You must purchase a ticket for this event.

EPI|Lifestyle Council Reception
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Join us for our joint council annual awards dinner and networking event. Sponsored by the Council on Epidemiology and Prevention and the Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health
You must purchase a ticket for this event.

GPM Council Reception
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Celebrate the achievements of the Genomic and Precision Medicine Council community at this evening reception. Enjoy light refreshments and informal networking with peers and leadership as we honor this year’s council award recipients. This relaxed, celebratory event is a great opportunity to connect and recognize excellence within the GPM community Sponsored by the Council on Genomic and Precision Medicine.
You much purchase a ticket for this event.

CVSN Council Dinner
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Join us for our annual dinner as we celebrate council award winners. Sponsored by the Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing.
You must purchase a ticket for this event.

BCVS Council Dinner
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Our annual dinner celebrates leadership, mentorship, and scientific contributions in the field of basic cardiovascular sciences. It features Council awards, accomplishments, and recognitions. Sponsored by the Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences
You must purchase a ticket for this event.

CVSA Council Reception
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Join us at our annual council dinner where we will announce council award winners and hear from career achievement winners. Sponsored by the Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia.
You must purchase a ticket for this event.

PVD Council Dinner
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Be part of an inspiring evening celebrating the highlights of the PVD Council, showcasing our newest FAHA recipients, updates on big council wins for this year, and announcing the winner of our Jay D. Coffman Early Career Investigator Award Competition. Sponsored by the Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease.
You must purchase a ticket for this event.

Keep watching this space for new activities.

Keep watching this space for new activities.