New at Scientific Sessions 2025

November 7–10, 2025
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!

A Scientific Sessions attendee takes a selfie in front of a 3D AHA sign in Chicago, Illinois.
AHA24's Distinguished Scientists pose for a photo with AHA President Keith Churchwell (center.)

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 in 2025: 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.
  • A new strategic collaboration with the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Medical Society (HCMS) enhancing the depth of cardiovascular expertise and programming.
  • 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

Friday, November 7 is now Day 1 of the conference for everyone! Attend general programming sessions or one of our focused learning sessions and symposia, including:

  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Medical Society (HCMS) – The Society is co-locating its annual meeting to be part of #AHA25 for the first time! This one-day program is the annual symposium of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Medical Society. HCMS exists to bring together an innovative and productive community of physicians, scientists and medical providers dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy through clinical excellence, research and education.
  • Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Certificate Program – This half-day program will provide foundational educational content for clinicians seeking to optimize approaches to CKM syndrome care. The format of the course will be to provide practical lectures regarding the science and clinical management of CKM syndrome, complemented by interactive, case-based practicum sessions to inform application of management principles in clinical practice.
  • 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 with a deadline following Scientific Sessions. The AHA's GWTG data includes more than 14 million patient records across 5 programs. Researchers must use the Precision Medicine Platform to access and analyze this data. This requires coding experience in R, Python, or SAS or bringing a researcher that has these skills. Each person must register separately. There will be 1-2 pre-requisite virtual meetings prior to the onsite event in New Orleans.
  • Early Career Day – Career and scientific guidance for new professionals. Meet your peers in one of our most popular programs.
  • And more! – The International Symposium focuses on global health, while the Genomic and Precision Medicine Symposium explores the genotype-specific treatment strategies for cardiovascular disease. More details are coming soon. 


Attendees learn more about datasets in the Get With The Guidelines Data Bootcamp at #AHA24.

Get With The Guidelines® Data Bootcamp

Speakers at the QCOR at Sessions meeting in Chicago at #AHA24.

Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Symposium

A speaker addresses audience members during the International Symposium at #AHA24.

International Symposium

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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