Meetings & Conferences

Top experts from around the world come to discuss and debate the latest cardiovascular and clinical information
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Hypertension

Hypertension 2026 Scientific Sessions attracts health care professionals specializing in hypertension research, clinical, and population science.

Hypertension 2026 Key Dates
Date Activity
April 1, 2026 Abstract Submission Opens
June 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET Abstract Submission Closes
October 7 – 11, 2026 Hypertension 2026 Scientific Sessions in Arlington, Virginia

Hypertension Abstracts & Awards

Resuscitation Science Symposium

The Resuscitation Science Symposium (ReSS) is an international forum geared towards discussions focusing on recent advances in treating cardiopulmonary arrest, discussing bench-to-bedside and community-based research findings, emergency cardiovascular care, and CPR quality improvement.

Key Dates for #ReSS26
Date Activity
April 8, 2026 Resuscitation General Abstract and Clinical Case Report Submission Opens
June 4, 2026 Resuscitation General Abstract and Clinical Case Report Submission Closes at 6:00 p.m. CT (-5 UTC)
June 22, 2026 Late-Breaking Resuscitation Science Abstract Submission Opens
August 24, 2026 Late-Breaking Resuscitation Science Abstract Submission Closes at 6:00 p.m. CT (-5 UTC)
November 7–8, 2026 Resuscitation Science Symposium 2026 in Chicago, Illinois

ReSS Abstracts and Awards

Scientific Sessions

If you submit to only one cardiovascular meeting this year, make it the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions. Be among the first to hear exciting trial results, get hands-on learning in the Science & Technology Hall, and select from dozens of sessions tailored with you in mind.

Scientific Sessions 2026 Key Dates
Dates Activity
April 8, 2026 General Abstract and Clinical Case Submission Opens
June 4, 2026 General Abstract and Clinical Case Submission Closes at 6:00 p.m. CT (-5 UTC)
June 22, 2026 Late-Breaking Basic Science and Late-Breaking Science Submission Opens
August 24, 2026 Late-Breaking Basic Science and Late-Breaking Science Submission Closes at 6:00 p.m. CT (-5 UTC)
November 6–9, 2026 Scientific Sessions 2026 in Chicago, Illinois

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Stroke OnDemand

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Upcoming Meetings

BCVS Scientific Sessions 2026

July 13–16, 2026
Sheraton Boston
Boston, Massachusetts


Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2026

October 7–11, 2026
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Arlington, Virginia


Resuscitation Science Symposium 2026

November 7–8, 2026
McCormick Place Convention Center
Chicago, Illinois


Scientific Sessions 2026

November 6–9, 2026
McCormick Place Convention Center
Chicago, Illinois


International Stroke Conference 2027

Pre-Cons and Stroke Nursing Symposia: February 9, 2027
Sessions: February 10–12, 2027
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas


EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2027

March 1–4, 2027
Westin Boston Seaport
Boston, Massachusetts


Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine Scientific Sessions 2027

July 22–25, 2027
Westin Boston Seaport District
Boston, Massachusetts


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