Registration – Scientific Sessions

Join us for #AHA25

Be part of the innovation November 7 – 10, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana + Virtual to connect with global leaders, dive deep into cutting-edge research, and define your career!

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In-Person or Virtual?

In-Person Registration

  • All general sessions Friday through Monday
  • Select Friday symposia (some require special registration)
  • Three days of Science & Technology hall access
  • Virtual access to Resuscitation Science Symposium
  • Virtual access to all other sessions held in Center Stage, S100A, S105ABC, and Special Session rooms, with on-demand replay within 24 hours of the in-person presentation

Virtual Registration

  • Late-Breaking Science Sessions
  • Nobel Laureate Address by Joshua D. Angrist, PhD
  • Presidential and Opening Sessions
  • Guideline programming
  • ePosters
  • Resuscitation Science Symposium
  • All other sessions held in Center Stage, S100A, S105ABC, and Special Session rooms—with on-demand replay within 24 hours of the in-person presentation

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.

#AHA25 offers its global audience a wealth of new cardiovascular clinical and scientific updates through Late-Breaking Science and Featured Science sessions, debates, and hot topic discussions. Access all the education, data, and expert perspectives from the meeting whenever and wherever you choose.

Scientific Session OnDemand™ for #AHA25 is free for AHA Members who register for Scientific Sessions 2025.

NOTE: Post-event access to Scientific Sessions OnDemand™ will be available in early December 2025. 

Scientific Session OnDemand™ Pricing
Membership Level Before & During event
Jun. 17 – Nov. 10, 2025
Post-event
Starting Nov. 11, 2025
 Member  $0 - included with registration $399 
 Nonmember $499 plus registration  $599
Friday, Nov. 7
#AHA25 Ticketed Events Pricing
Event Date/Time Member Price Nonmember Price
Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR)
Career Development Luncheon
Friday, November 7, 2025
12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
$55 $80
Saturday, Nov. 8
#AHA25 Ticketed Events Pricing
Event Date/Time Member Price Nonmember Price
Council on Clinical Cardiology (CLCD)
Women in Cardiology Networking Luncheon
Saturday, November 8, 2025
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
$75 $125
Council on Lifelong Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Health in the Young (Young Hearts)
Early Career Luncheon
Saturday, November 8, 2025
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
$75 $150
Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR)
Dinner
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$150 $250
Council on Cardiovascular Surgery & Anesthesia (CVSA)
Dinner
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$150 $250
Council on Cardiopulmonary, Critical Care, Perioperative and Resuscitation (3CPR)
Reception
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$50
(members only)
N/A
Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing (CVSN)
Dinner
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$130 $260
Council on Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention (CVRI)
Reception
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$50 $100
Council on Epidemiology and Prevention (EPI) and Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health
Reception
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$65 $140
Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences (BCVS)
Dinner
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
$150 $275
Council on Clinical Cardiology (CLCD)
Dinner
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
$125 $225
Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Annual Dinner
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$125 $225
ATVB Early Career Committee Presents: The ATVB Poster Reception
Reception
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$85 $150
Council on Genomic and Precision Medicine (GPM)
Reception
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$85 $160
Council on Lifelong Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Health in the Young (Young Hearts)
Dinner
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$130 $260
Sunday, Nov. 9
#AHA25 Ticketed Events Pricing
Event Date/Time Member Price Nonmember Price
ATVB Women’s Leadership Committee Presents:
The ATVB Science Showcase
Sunday, November 9, 2025
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$35 $75
Monday, Nov. 10
#AHA25 Ticketed Events Pricing
Event Date/Time Member Price Nonmember Price
ATVB Highlights & Horizons Luncheon Monday, November 10, 2025
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
$85 $150

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.

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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Childcare

The American Heart Association is committed to supporting families in science and medicine. During Scientific Sessions 2026 and the Resuscitation Science Symposium 2026, we offer childcare in the McCormick Place Convention Center.

Please read the Infant and Children Policy for Scientific Sessions or Resuscitation Science Symposium.

Terms & Conditions

Information on refunds, deadlines, policies, badge information and more for Scientific Sessions.

During the registration process, attendees will be asked to confirm their agreement with this information.

American Heart Association Professional Members

Enjoy instant benefits!

  • Free Online Access to AHA Scientific Journals
  • Affiliate with our 16 Scientific Councils
  • Discounts on Scientific Conference Registration and Online Courses

Learn more about Professional Membership

Questions?

Registration

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Phone: 1-508-743-8517
Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

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