Sunday Networking @ Scientific Sessions

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.

ATVB Women's Leadership Networking Event
Sunday, Nov. 9, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location TBA
Sponsored by the Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.

All-Council Event

Council Challenge: Scavenger Hunt
Begins: Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Membership Booth, Science and Technology Hall
Ends: Sunday, Nov. 9 at 4:30 p.m., at the Member Lounge
Help your council take home the prize with this fun event for AHA Members only! Pick up a Scavenger Hunt Card at the Membership Booth in the Science and Technology Hall or the FAHA Lounge, and spend Saturday and Sunday hunting down the clues.

Imaging for Precision and Outcomes in Structural Heart Disease Procedures: An AHA Journals Session
Sunday, Nov. 9, 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Room: 224
Moderators: Robert J Gropler, Sunil V Rao

Cardiovascular Health in Women: Unique Vulnerabilities in Women and Implications for Therapeutics – An ATVB/AHA Journals Session
Sunday, Nov. 9, 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Room: 211-213
Moderators: TBD

Circulation: Innovation in Cardiovascular Science and Medicine
Sunday, Nov. 9, 3:30pm-4:45pm
Room: 220-222
Moderators: James A. de Lemos, Joseph A. Hill