HRS2026 Day 2 Schedule at a Glance

Educational Programming

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Multiple Locations)
Browse the Online Planner or Mobile App, sponsored by Boston Scientific, to find sessions of interest.

Industry-Led Education

12:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Multiple Locations: McCormick Place & Local Venues)
Satellite Symposia, Events & Receptions
Explore the dynamic range of industry-led education, where innovation meets application. Multiple sessions available throughout the day.

Brought to you by Abbott, AcademicCME, Adagio Medical, BD, BIOTRONIK, Boston Scientific, Cleveland Clinic, EBR Systems Inc, Geisinger Health System, Global Indian Electrophysiology Forum, Impulse Dynamics, Johnson and Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology, Mediasphere Medical, LLC, Medtronic, Medtronic (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd., Pfizer, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, VCU Health

9:45 AM - 4:45 PM (Rooms N226–N231, McCormick Place)
Skills Training (Hands-On) Sessions
Master new techniques, build confidence, and take your skills to a new level with these interactive workshops. Multiple sessions available throughout the day.

Brought to you by Abbott, Cordis, Haemonetics^®, Johnson & Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology, and Medtronic

10:30 AM - 5:15 PM (Booths 142 and 2546, Exhibit Hall, Hall B1, Level 3 McCormick North)
Rhythm Theaters
Gain insights from leading EP experts as they present the latest technologies and therapies shaped by cutting-edge clinical findings and innovations. Multiple sessions available throughout the day.

Brought to you by Abbott, Baxter, EnChannel Medical, Johnson & Johnson Medtech Electrophysiology, Medtronic, Philips, Siemens Healthineers, and Volta Med

Session & Event Spotlights

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM (Room S100AB, McCormick Place)
Opening Plenary
Hear from keynote speaker Will Flanary, MD — aka Dr. Glaucomflecken, along with remarks from HRS leadership and special local guests. Also available via livestream.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Room S100AB, McCormick Place)
Late-Breaking Clinical Trials: Clinical Electrophysiology

Centers of Excellence Optimal Management Pathways for AFib Specialty Services Early Rhythm Control Treatment Care Pathway: Primary Results of the HRS COMPASS QI Initiative
Variable Loop Circular Catheter Pulsed Field Ablation in Real-World Practice: Low Complication Rates Across Patient and Procedural Characteristics
Cognitive Function and Anticoagulation Discontinuation in Patients Without Long-Term Recurrence After Catheter Ablation for AFib: A Substudy of the ALONE-AF
Distribution of atrial fibrillation burden, relation to outcomes, and effectiveness and safety of anticoagulation based on device reports: The NOAH-AFNET 6 Trial

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Room S501, McCormick Place)
Shark Tank
Come see our top 3 submitters present to a panel of AHA/HRS 'sharks' during a competition of research ideas related to the extensive GWTG-AFib registry! See if their ideas will make the sharks want 'more skin in the game' or say 'for that reason, I'm out!' The winner of the competition will receive the AHA/HRS Bill Lewis Investigatory Award plaque. Additionally, mentorship will be provided to the winner to assist with project completion.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Booth 1034, Exhibit Hall, Hall B1, McCormick Place)
Roundtable Sessions
Dive into focused, small-group discussions with today’s EP leaders, covering a wide range of timely and relevant topics. Multiple sessions available throughout the day: EGMs, Speed Mentoring, and an Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) about the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM (Hyde Park, Sails Pavilion‚ Upper Level, SDCC)
AF and VT Ablations Should NOT Be Done in the ASCs (non-ACE)
Hyde Park debate sessions deliver lively, unscripted exchanges as two thought leaders go head-to-head on a hot topic in EP — no slides, no scripts, just bold perspectives and expert insights in an open, informal format.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Room S102, McCormick Place)
Women in EP Luncheon - Lessons Along the Journey: Reflections from Early, Mid, and Late Career Women in EP (non-ACE)
The annual women in EP Luncheon provides a valuable space for connection, reflection, and inspiration. This year's session features insights from women at different stages of their professional paths, from the first few years in practice to in or beyond the 20th year in their profession. Together, we'll explore the evolving challenges and opportunities that accompany each phase of a career in EP and discuss practical strategies to foster a culture where women can thrive and lead at every stage of their journey.

In addition, this session will feature the top scoring abstracts by a female author.

Supported by: Kestra Medical Technologies

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Multiple Locations, McCormick Place)
Heart Rhythm Bowl 2026
The Heart Rhythm Bowl is a fast‑paced, high‑energy competition that puts your EP knowledge to the test. Challenge yourself, and see how well you stack up on your favorite electrophysiology topics as you compete for the win. Join the Allied Professional Bowl or the Fellows-in-Training Bowl for a chance to win the Heart Rhythm Bowl Trophy, a traveling trophy engraved with the champion's team name, Champion Jackets and major bragging rights.

Beyond the Sessions: Explore, Engage, Enjoy

Abstract Pavilion

9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Exhibit Hall, Hall B1, Level 3 McCormick South)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Poster Session I: Late-Breaking Clinical Trials, Ablation, Pediatrics and Adult Congenital Heart Disease, and CIEDs
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Poster Session II: Provocative Cases and Teaching Case Reports, Basic Translational Science, Clinical Electrophysiology
3:15 PM - 5:15 PM: Featured Poster Session I: Clinical EP, Allied Professional, Ablation

Explore the latest science in the Abstract Pavilion. Presenters will stand by their posters during each session to discuss their research and answer questions.

Exhibit Hall

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Exhibit Hall, Hall B1, Level 3 McCormick North)
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (HRS2026 Oasis): Espresso, Sponsored by Atraverse
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Booth 1340): Career Center, in collaboration with HRS Membership
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM & 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Booth 2628): Mental Paws, brought to you by Hinsdale Humane Society; sponsored by Boston Scientific
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Abstract Pavilion): Happy Hour

Get up close and personal with the latest products, technologies, and therapies emerging from the arrhythmia patient care space in the HRS2026 Exhibit Hall. With 150+ exhibiting companies, you can easily supplement your onsite education with one-on-one discussions with product experts, thought-leadership presentations, and much more.

Networking Lounges

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Hall B1, Grand Concourse Lobby, McCormick Place)
Allied Professionals Lounge
This dedicated space for allied professionals is the perfect spot to recharge, connect with peers, and enjoy daily presentations and events hosted by HRS and lounge sponsor Zio by iRhythm.

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Hall B1, Grand Concourse Lobby, McCormick Place)
Fellows-in-Training Lounge
Sponsored by Zio by iRhythm
This exclusive space provides fellows with invaluable opportunities to network with mentors, connect with peers, and access career-building resources.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Room S104A, Level 1, McCormick Place)
IBHRE Lounge
The IBHRE Lounge is open to all IBHRE-certified attendees and those interested in certification. Stop by to meet IBHRE leaders and staff, explore volunteer and scholarship opportunities, join roundtable discussions, and pick up your certification lapel pin.

Speaker Resource Center/FHRS Lounge

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (N426AB, North Level 4, McCormick Place)
Presenting in Chicago? Visit the Speaker Resource Center to upload presentations, get assistance with in-room technology and audience response tools, take a professional headshot, and rehearse ahead of your session.

Plus, the space serves as a dedicated area for Fellows of the Heart Rhythm Society, for informal networking, catching up on work, or simply taking a break between sessions.

EPicenter

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Grand Concourse, North Level 3, McCormick Place)
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Espresso Service
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Happy Hour

Stop by the EPicenter, your go-to hub for all things HRS2026 and HRS. Get help navigating the meeting, connect with colleagues during scheduled Meet-Ups, ask questions about HRS programs, browse exclusive items at the HRShop, and recharge with morning coffee, afternoon beer, and a few fun games between sessions.

Registration & Check-In

Venue: McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

Registration Location: Level 2.5 McCormick South
Convention center maps are available in the Online Planner and Mobile App (select More in the bottom right corner, then Directory & Maps.

Registration Hours
Friday, April 24: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, April 26: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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