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Oct 16th, 2026

Experience the Main Events of #ScientificSessions26

From the opening moments of #ScientificSessions26, count on being wowed by the depth and relevance of this year's science presentations.


American Heart Association Main Event 1 conference presentation with large display screens showing the AHA logo and audience members in an auditorium setting.

Be sure to experience the cornerstones of #ScientificSessions26 by attending these Main Events. Hear from leading researchers about their groundbreaking insights and work. 

Opening Session
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 8–8:35 a.m. | Center Stage
Welcome From Manesh Patel, MD, FAHA

Chair Opening Remarks
Joanna Chikwe, MD, FRCS, FAHA  

Awards Presentation
Manesh Patel, MD, FAHA 

Distinguished Scientist Recognition
Joseph A. Vita Award
Nanette K. Wenger Award

Presidential Session and Conner Lecture
Sunday, Nov. 8 | 1:30–3 p.m. | Center Stage
Lewis A. Conner Presidential Address
Chairman’s Award
Basic Research Award
Clinical Research Award
Population Research Award
Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award
Research Achievement Award
 

Special Lectures

Paul Dudley White Lecture
Friday, Nov. 6 | 1:15 p.m. | N229

Annual Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Research Goes Red® Award for Best Scientific Article on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in Women Lecture
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 9:45 a.m. |  S100A 

Distinguished Scientist Lecture
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 1:30 p.m. | S105D

Nobel Laureate Lecture
Sunday, Nov. 8 | 9:45 a.m. | S100A

Late-Breaking Science

The Dr. Eugene Braunwald Late-Breaking Science Session: Translating Science Into Prevention: Lessons From Landmark Trials
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 8:35–9:45 a.m. | Center Stage

Treating the Clot or Controlling the Blood Pressure: Improving Outcomes After Stroke
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 1:45–2:45 p.m. | Center Stage

Late-Breaking Science: Hot Topics in CVD Prevention
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Center Stage

Innovations to Optimize Arrhythmia Care
Sunday, Nov. 8 | 3:30–4:45 p.m. | Center Stage

New Frontiers in Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction
Monday, Nov. 9 | 8–9:15 a.m. | Center Stage

Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease
Monday, Nov. 9 | 9:45–11 a.m. | Center Stage

Visit the Heart Conferences Mobile App for more details.

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