Registration - Resuscitation Science Symposium

Meet us in Chicago for #ReSS26

The best resuscitation science will be presented this November in Chicago! Meet your colleagues here, November 7–8, 2026.
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Resuscitation Science Symposium 2026 Pricing

Important Information

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.

American Heart Association Professional Members

2026 Professional Members Pricing

#ReSS26 Member 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
Nonmembers Pricing

2026 Nonmembers Pricing

#ReSS26 Nonmember 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
Scientific Council Events

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

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International Attendees

Begin your visa application process as soon as possible. Consulates in some countries can take several months to process applications.

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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.

Scientific Session OnDemand™ Pricing
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
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Housing & Transportation

Scientific Sessions & ReSS 2026 Chicago Hotels and Shuttles
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.
  • By Train
    • Amtrak has 11 different routes to Chicago's Union Station.

Getting Around Chicago

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

Learn more about Professional Membership

Questions?

Registration

Contact: [email protected]
Phone: 1-508-743-8517
Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

General Conference Info

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Phone: 1-888-242-2453 or 214-570-5935

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