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HRS2026 Day 3 Schedule at a Glance

Educational Programming


8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Multiple Locations)
Browse the Online Planner or Mobile App, sponsored by Boston Scientific, to find sessions of interest.
 

Industry-Led Education


6:30 AM – 4:15 PM (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


9:15 AM – 4:30 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


9:15 AM – 4:15 PM (Exhibit Hall Booths 142 and 2546, Hall B1, 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 Boston Scientific, GE Healthcare, Haemonetics®, Impulse Dynamics, Medtronic, and Vektor Medical
 

Session & Event Spotlights


8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Room S100AB, McCormick Place)
Late-Breaking Clinical Trials and Science: Cardiac Implanted Electronic Devices

  • A randomized comparison of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation with or without defibrillation testing: the primary results of the PRAETORIAN-DFT Trial
  • LEAP2: A First-In-Human Study of a Chronically-Implanted Novel Leadless Pacemaker for Conduction System Pacing
  • Safety and Efficacy of a Novel ICD Lead for Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing: Results from the ASCEND CSP Trial
  • Real-World Experience with the Extravascular ICD through One Year from the Enlighten Post-Approval Registry Study



8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Hyde Park, Grand Concourse, McCormick Place)
Relay of Reflection: Four Hours and Countless Lessons (non-ACE)

This session will feature 16 incredible speakers in an ongoing, 4-hour conversation where they share their lessons learned, pivotal moments, and the valuable insights they have gained through challenges or unexpected outcomes over the course of their careers. Two speakers will be 'on stage' at a time, with one speaker rotating out every 15 minutes. Don't miss your chance to hear about the field from the experts who lived it over the last few decades!


10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Booth 1035, Exhibit Hall, Hall B1, Level 3 McCormick North)
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: 


11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Room S100AB, McCormick Place)
Late-Breaking Clinical Trials: Pulsed Field Ablation (non-ACE)

  • A Prospective Randomized Multicenter Global Study Comparing Pulsed Field Ablation versus Anti-Arrhythmic Drug Therapy as a First Line Treatment for Persistent AFib (AVANT GUARD)
  • Six-Month Outcomes from the Sphere-9 Ventricular Tachycardia Early Feasibility Study: Dual-Energy Lattice-Tip Mapping and Ablation Catheter for Ventricular Tachycardia Treatment
  • Safety and Effectiveness of a Dual-Energy Focal Ablation Catheter to Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: 6-Month Results of the FlexPulse IDE Study
  • One-Year Outcomes of Nanosecond Pulse Field Ablation Using A Compliant Circular Catheter to Treat AFib: A Multicenter Experience


12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (Room S100AB, McCormick Place)
FHRS Induction and Awards Ceremony (non-ACE)

At the FHRS Induction and Awards Ceremony, HRS President Mina K. Chung, MD, FHRS, will welcome the newest Fellows of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS) and pay tribute to distinguished award recipients for their outstanding achievements. This event will also include the passing of the gavel to the incoming Society President, Sana M. Al-Khatib, MD, MHS, FHRS.


1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Room S102, McCormick Place)
AP Luncheon: Remote Monitoring: From Data to Dollars--Enhancing Efficiency, Patient Safety, and Reimbursement (non-ACE)

The AP Luncheon will be focusing on remote monitoring and the resources required to run an efficient and profitable workflow. It will also discuss CMS reimbursement needed to be commensurate with the amount of work new remote monitoring technology is generating for cardiac device remote monitoring clinics.

This is a ticketed event, and advance registration is required. To register, please sign in to your attendee record and navigate to the Donations & Add-Ons section.


2:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Room S504, McCormick Place)
HRS Research Network: Fellows & Early Career Symposium

Join us for the inaugural HRS Research Network Early Career Research Symposium — an interactive event designed to connect fellows in training and early career investigators with leading research experts in the field.

The symposium will facilitate productive mentor-mentee partnerships by matching investigators with similar interests and skill sets. During the sessions, senior researchers will share insights on key aspects of designing and conducting heart rhythm research, and junior investigators can discuss their backgrounds, interests, and projects in a collaborative and supportive environment. The session will encourage diverse perspectives and the exchange of innovative scientific ideas.


4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Hyde Park, Grand Concourse, McCormick Place)
Oral Anticoagulation Can Be Stopped After Successful AF Ablation (non-ACE)

Hyde Park sessions are held in an open space without slides or microphones. Come listen to two speakers participate in a fun and engaging debate!


Beyond the Sessions: Explore, Engage, Enjoy

Abstract Pavilion

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Exhibit Hall, Hall B1, McCormick North)
Explore the latest science in the Abstract Pavilion. Presenters will stand by their posters during each session to discuss their research and answer questions.

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Poster Session III: Provocative Cases and Teaching Case Reports, Digital Health and Innovation, Practice Improvement, CIEDs, Allied Professionals, Clinical Electrophysiology
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Poster Session IV: Ablation, Basic Translational Science, Clinical Electrophysiology
2:45 PM – 4:45 PM: Featured Poster Session II: Pediatrics, Practice Improvement, Digital Health, Clinical EP and Teaching Case Reports


Exhibit Hall

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Exhibit Hall, Hall B1, Level 3 McCormick North)

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (HRS2026 Oasis): Espresso
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Booth 1340): Career Center, in collaboration with HRS Membership
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Booth 2628): Mental Paws, brought to you by Hinsdale Humane Society; sponsored by Boston Scientific
3:00 PM - 5:00 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 - 5:30 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 - 5:30 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.


9:00 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 - 5:30 PM (Grand Concourse, North Level 3, McCormick Place)
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM: Espresso Service 
3:30 PM - 5:30 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


Location
Level 2.5, South Building, McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
 

Hours
Saturday, April 25: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday, April 26: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 

McCormick Place maps are available in the Online Planner and Mobile App (select More in the bottom right corner, then Directory & Maps).
 

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