HRS2026 Day 4 Schedule at a Glance

Educational Programming

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Multiple Locations)
Browse the Online Planner or Mobile App, sponsored by Boston Scientific, to find sessions of interest.

Industry-Led Education

8:45 AM - 10:45 AM (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

Session & Event Spotlights

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM (EPicenter - Grand Concourse, McCormick Place)
President’s Sunrise Social
Start the day by joining your colleagues at the President's Sunrise Social to hear from Mina K. Chung, MD, FHRS & Sana M. Al-Khatib, MD, MHS, FHRS. They will discuss activities from the past year and answer your questions about HRS leadership. A light breakfast will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Room 1AB, SDCC)
HRS Board Review Course
A must for physicians and fellows preparing for certification or recertification, the HRS Board Review Course session offers a unique chance to engage in personalized discussions, ask questions, and gain insights from expert faculty and recent examinees. Featuring three in-depth didactic and case-based presentations and direct in-person access to the experts, this session can serve as an invaluable part of your exam prep.

8:00 AM - 9:40 AM: Part I (Supraventricular Tachycardias)
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM: Part II (Ventricular Arrhythmias)
12:20 PM - 2:00 PM: Part III (Pharmacology)

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (Room S100C, McCormick Place)
Late-Breaking Clinical Trials: Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation

Effectiveness and Safety of Ultra-low Temperature Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia in Patients with Structural Heart Disease: Outcomes of the Pivotal FULCRUM-VT Trial
Catheter Ablation versus Anti-arrhythmic Drugs for Ventricular Tachycardia in Ischaemic and Non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy: results from the CAAD-VT Multi-Centre Randomized Controlled Trial
Early U.S. Experience with Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias with a Dual-Energy Lattice-Tip Catheter
Proton beam cardiac radioablation for refractory ventricular tachycardia: results from a first-in-human, prospective, non-randomized trial

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Room S404, McCormick Place)
Business of EP Series
Thriving in today’s healthcare environment requires EP leaders to balance clinical excellence with smart strategy and operational strength. Back by popular demand, the Business of EP series will offer practical insights, peer-to-peer learning, and actionable strategies to strengthen your business acumen and support long-term practice success.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Part I - To ASC or Not to ASC: The Great Debate in the Business of Electrophysiology
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Part II - Sink or Swim Together vs. Survival of the Fittest
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Part III - If We Build It, Will They Come? Profit vs. Chapter 11 in the Evolving Healthcare Universe

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Room S100C, McCormick Place)
Late-Breaking Clinical Trials: Procedural Clinical Electrophysiology

Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Closure vs Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Prior Ablation: A Sub-analysis of the CHAMPION-AF Clinical Trial
Long-term outcomes after left atrial appendage closure in anticoagulation-ineligible atrial fibrillation Patients: The Randomized ASAP-TOO Clinical Trial
Re-defining a Cornerstone Strategy for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Three-Year Outcomes from a Multicenter Randomized Control Study, The EXT Study
A Randomized Controlled Study of Ablation Pursuing AFib Termination as a Procedural Endpoint versus Prespecified Ablation Strategy Followed by Cardioversion in Patients with Persistent AFib, CAPT- AF Trial

Beyond the Sessions: Explore, Engage, Enjoy

Abstract Pavilion

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Exhibit Hall, Hall B1, Level 3 McCormick North)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Poster Session V: Provocative Cases and Teaching Case Reports, Ablation, Practice Improvement

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

Exhibit Hall

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Exhibit Hall, Hall B1, Level 3 McCormick North)
10:00 AM: Brunch
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (HRS2026 Oasis): Espresso
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Booth 1340): Career Center, in collaboration with HRS Membership
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Booth 2628): Mental Paws, brought to you by Hinsdale Humane Society; sponsored by Boston Scientific

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 - 2:30 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 - 2:30 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.

Speaker Resource Center/FHRS Lounge

7:00 AM - 12:00 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 - 2:30 PM (Grand Concourse, North Level 3, McCormick Place)
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM: Espresso Service

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.

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