Registration - Resuscitation Science Symposium
November 7–8, 2026
McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois
Meet us in Chicago for #ReSS26
Resuscitation Science Symposium 2026 Pricing
Important:
A registrant must be an active member of American Heart Association at registration and their membership must be paid through the time of the meeting to qualify for the discounted member registration rates.
American Heart Association will not reimburse the difference between the member and non-member registration rates to any attendee who registers before becoming a member or whose membership expires before or at the time of the meeting.
2026 Professional Members Pricing
| Membership Level | Early Bird June 17 - Aug. 10 |
Advanced Aug. 11 - Sept. 21 |
Standard Sept. 22 - Nov. 9 |
Virtual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Professional Member | $1049 | $1,199 | $1,349 | $599 |
| Early Career Member | $379 | $429 | $479 | $299 |
| Student/Trainee Member | $379 | $429 | $479 | $299 |
| Premium Emeritus Member | $99 | $149 | $199 | $99 |
| Premium Professional Member | $899 | $1,049 | $1,199 | $499 |
| Premium Professional Plus Member | $899 | $1,049 | $1,199 | $499 |
| Nurse/Allied Health/Other General Professional Member | $479 | $529 | $579 | $299 |
| Nurse/Allied Health/Other Premium Professional Member | $329 | $379 | $429 | $299 |
| Nurse/Allied Health/Other Premium Professional Plus Member | $329 | $379 | $429 | $299 |
2026 Nonmembers Pricing
| Membership Level | Early Bird June 17 - Aug. 10 |
Advanced Aug. 11 - Sept. 21 |
Standard Sept. 22 - Nov. 9 |
Virtual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Nonmember | $1,199 | $1,349 | $1,499 | $699 |
| Early Career Nonmember | $529 | $579 | $629 | $449 |
| Student/Trainee Nonmember | $499 | $549 | $599 | $449 |
| Nurse/Allied Health/Other Nonmember | $629 | $679 | $729 | $499 |
Add these optional events to your registration
#ReSS26 Welcome Reception
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: River Roast (315 LaSalle St.)
Ticket Prices:
- AHA Professional Members: TBD
- Nonmembers: TBD
3CPR Reception
Council on Cardiopulmonary, Critical Care, Perioperative and Resuscitation (3CPR) Reception
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Location: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $50
For AHA Professional Members only
International Attendees
Begin your visa application process as soon as possible. Consulates in some countries can take several months to process applications.
US visa information from State.gov | Find an embassy/consulate in your country
Invitation letters will be available only AFTER your registration has been confirmed. You can submit this letter with your visa application to verify names, dates, location, and purpose of the event. The following documents will be generated through the registration process and be available in the Registration Resource Center:
- Official Letter of Invitation for Meeting Attendees - This letter will be generated only after your registration has been confirmed. You can submit this letter with your visa application to verify the name, dates, location, and purpose of the event.
- Registration Confirmation - Once you have registered for the meeting, you will receive an e-mail confirmation that you can refer to during your visa interview.
Scientific Sessions OnDemand™
Access the latest cardiovascular and brain health science anytime, anywhere, and earn CE! Stay current digitally with educational content to match your interests. Learn whenever, wherever, virtually.
#ReSS26 offers its global audience a wealth of new cardiopulmonary and resuscitation science presentations and hot topic discussions. Access selected education, data, and expert perspectives from the meeting whenever and wherever you choose.
Professional members who register #ReSS26 or #ScientificSessions26 will receive Scientific Session OnDemand™ for free.
NOTE: Post-event access to Scientific Sessions OnDemand™ will be available in early December 2026.
| Membership Level | Before & During event June 17 – Nov. 9, 2026 |
Post-event Starting Nov. 10, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $0 - included with registration | $399 |
| Nonmember | $499 plus registration | $599 |
Terms and Conditions
Information on refunds, deadlines, policies, badge information and more for Resuscitation Science Symposium.
During the registration process, attendees will be asked to confirm their agreement with this information.
Registration Resource Center
After registering for the conference, you can:
- Review your registration
- Print a receipt
- Resend your confirmation email
- Print Visa Letter
- Add additional items to your registration
- Book Housing
For three months post-conference you can:
- Print a receipt
- Resend your Confirmation email
- Print a Certificate of Attendance
Housing & Transportation
| Hotel | Address | Distance to Convention Center |
Shuttle Bus Route | Shuttle Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place | 123 E Cermak Rd. | 0.5 mile | (Walkable) | N/A |
| Hyatt Regency McCormick Place** | 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr. | Connected | (Walkable) | N/A |
| Marriott Marquis Chicago* | 2121 S Prairie Ave. | Connected | (Walkable) | N/A |
| Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place | 123 E Cermak Rd. | 0.5 mile | (Walkable) | N/A |
| Home2Suites McCormick Place | 123 E Cermak Rd. | 0.5 mile | (Walkable) | N/A |
| Hilton Chicago | 720 S Michigan Ave. | 2 miles | Route #1 | Curbside on E 8th St. |
| The Blackstone Autograph Collection | 636 S Michigan Ave. | 2 miles | Route #1 | At the Hilton Chicago |
| Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel | 17 E Monroe St. | 2.3 miles | Route #1 | Curbside on S Wabash Ave. |
| JW Marriott Chicago | 151 W Adams St. | 2.5 miles | Route #1 | Curbside on N LaSalle St. |
| Pendry Chicago | 230 N Michigan Ave. | 2.9 miles | Route #2 | Curbside on W Wacker Dr. |
| LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton | 85 E Wacker Dr. | 3 miles | Route #2 | At Pendry Chicago |
| Renaissance Chicago Downtown | 1 W Wacker Dr. | 3.1 miles | Route #2 | Curbside on W Wacker Dr. |
| Aloft Chicago Downtown River North | 515 N Clark St. | 3.4 miles | Route #2 | SW corner on Clark St at Grand Ave. |
| Westin Chicago River North | 320 N Dearborn St. | 3.4 miles | Route #2 | On Clark St across street at CTA bus stop |
| Radisson Blu Aqua | 221 N Columbus Dr. | 2.9 miles | Route #3 | At Hyatt Regency Chicago |
| Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park | 200 N Columbus Dr. | 3.2 miles | Route #3 | At Hyatt Regency Chicago |
| Hyatt Regency Chicago | 151 E Wacker Dr. | 3.3 miles | Route #3 | Curbside on E Wacker Dr. |
| Swissotel Chicago | 323 E Wacker Dr. | 3.6 miles | Route #3 | At Hyatt Regency Chicago |
| Intercontinental Chicago Mag Mile | 505 N Michigan Ave. | 3 miles | Route #4 | Curbside on Upper Illinois St. |
| Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North | 30 E Hubbard St. | 3.2 miles | Route #4 | SW corner of Ohio St & Rush St. |
| The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel | 521 N Rush St | 3.2 miles | Route #4 | SW corner of Ohio St & Rush St. |
| Chicago Marriott Downtown Mag Mile | 540 N Michigan Ave. | 3.3 miles | Route #4 | SW corner of Ohio St & Rush St. |
| Embassy Suites Chicago Mag Mile | 511 N Columbus Dr. | 3 miles | Route #5 | At Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk |
| Hyatt Centric Mag Mile | 633 N Saint Clair St. | 3.3 miles | Route #5 | NE corner of Ontario St at Saint Clair St. |
| Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk | 301 E North Water St. | 3.4 miles | Route #5 | Curbside on N Columbus Dr. |
| Omni Chicago Hotel | 676 N Michigan Ave. | 3.4 miles | Route #5 | On Rush St at Huron St. |
| Hilton Suites Chicago Mag Mile | 198 E Delaware Pl. | 4.1 miles | Route #6 | Across the street from hotel front entrance |
| Four Seasons Hotel Chicago | 120 E Delaware Pl. | 4.2 miles | Route #6 | On Delaware Pl. across the Street |
* *Scientific Sessions and ReSS Headquarters hotel
* Headquarters hotel
Chicago Transportation
Getting to Chicago
- By Air
- O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - Domestic and international flights. 20 miles to McCormick Place.
- Rideshare Pickup at OHare Airport: Terminal 2, Departures Level (Upper Level). For Uber Black/SUV, use the Arrivals level (Lower Level).
- Midway Airport (MDW) - Nonstop service from several US cities. 9 miles from McCormick Place.
- Rideshare Pickup at Midway Airport: Lower Level Outside of Baggage Claim, Door 2-4.
- O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - Domestic and international flights. 20 miles to McCormick Place.
- By Train
- Amtrak has 11 different routes to Chicago's Union Station.
Getting Around Chicago
- Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) - 'L' trains and buses.
- Metra Rail - Amtrak and regional rail.
- Taxis - Hail a ride anywhere, or e-hail and e-pay through Arro or Curb app.
- Uber or Lyft - Ride sharing services.
Shuttle Buses – from Hotels to Convention Center
- Shuttle buses are available from selected hotels to the McCormick Place Convention Center. Check the table above to see if your hotel has shuttle service to the convention center.
- Shuttles depart approximately every 20 minutes.
American Heart Association Professional Members
Enjoy instant benefits!
- Free online access to American Heart Association scientific journals
- Affiliate with our 16 Scientific Councils
- Discounts on scientific conference registration and online courses
Questions?
Registration
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: 1-508-743-8517
Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
General Conference Info
General Conference Contact: [email protected]
Phone: 1-888-242-2453 or 214-570-5935
Exhibits
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Media Inquiries
American Heart Newsroom
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Phone: 214-706-1173
Membership
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: 1-888-242-2453 or 972-349-5803