New at Scientific Sessions 2025
November 7–10, 2025
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, Louisiana
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, Louisiana
Impact. Innovation. Education.
Scientific Sessions is bigger and better than ever.
This year, expect four FULL days of programming for everyone. We're expanding general and specialized programming, and so much more!
Key Enhancements this year
- MUCH MORE educational content offering deeper insights and broader learning opportunities.
- 21 specialized education communities delivering cohesive topic-focused content tailored to specific areas of interest.
- NEW! Core Cardiology programming specifically curated for clinicians to support their practice with high-impact, evidence-based learning.
- Expanded Moderated Digital Poster presentations providing more interactive platforms for knowledge exchange and scholarly dialogue.
- New Guidelines sessions providing in-depth exploration of the latest clinical guidelines and their real-world applications in patient care.
- Significantly increased professional development opportunities for individuals across all career stages, with a focused commitment to supporting women and underrepresented communities in the field.
- Greater integration of leading voices including clinicians, principal investigators, AHA award recipients, journal editors, and thought leaders shaping the future of cardiovascular science.
- Innovative additions such as expanded content on AI and emerging technologies, an enhanced Simulation Zone offering immersive hands-on experiences, and dynamic, fast-paced sessions crafted to spark innovation and inspire forward-thinking dialogue
Friday Programming
Explore our symposia or new general sessions
- NEW! Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Medical Society (HCMS) – The Society is co-locating its meeting to join Scientific Sessions for the first time.
- Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Certificate Program – For clinicians seeking to optimize approaches to CKM-syndrome care.
- Get With The Guidelines® Data Bootcamp – Attend this bootcamp to be eligible to submit an upcoming AHA grant proposal using Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) data.
- Early Career Day – A longtime-favorite program for career and scientific guidance for professionals.
- And much more!
More reasons to join us in New Orleans
- More Professional Development – Professionals in all career stages find value in Scientific Sessions. Get tips and tricks on advancing your practice or research, exchange ideas with new colleagues, and network with like-minded peers.
- More Expertise – Distinguished speakers, innovative scientists, expert clinicians, researchers, journal editors and more are waiting to meet you. We have dozens of opportunities to meet leaders in the cardiovascular realm.
- Exciting new space – Expect new Learning Theaters with comfortable, contemporary surroundings.
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