Scientific Program

From late-breaking clinical trials and guideline updates to case-based sessions and advanced procedural insights, #HRS2026 will deliver comprehensive education across the full spectrum of EP care. Whether your focus is ablation, device therapy, mapping innovation, prevention, or complex arrhythmia management, the program provides evidence you can immediately apply to patient care.

Use the Online Planner and select the Intended Audience: Physician filter to quickly identify sessions most relevant to your practice. 

Education meets connection for allied professionals (APs) in Chicago.

Join your peers for a dedicated AP networking luncheon, dive into interactive roundtables, sharpen skills during hands-on sessions, compete in the AP Heart Rhythm Bowl, and gather in the AP Lounge — all designed to foster collaboration, skill development, and meaningful peer connection. 

Use the Online Planner and select the Intended Audience: Advanced Practice Provider filter to quickly identify sessions most relevant to your practice.

Fellows and early career attendees will find dedicated opportunities at #HRS2026 to grow clinically and professionally.

Participate in mentor-led roundtables, take advantage of in-person board prep, compete in the Heart Rhythm Bowl for fellows, attend the inaugural HRS Research Network: Fellows & Early Career Symposium, and recharge in the Fellows-in-Training Lounge. 

Basic, translational, and clinical investigators are at the heart of the #HRS2026 scientific program.

With a record-breaking number of abstract submissions, the meeting will showcase cutting-edge research spanning mechanisms of arrhythmia, emerging technologies, outcomes science, and translational discovery. 

Engage with peers through abstract presentations, poster sessions, late-breaking trials, and research-focused discussions designed to advance collaboration and accelerate scientific progress. 

Use the Online Planner and select the Intended Audience: Scientist filter to quickly identify sessions most relevant to your interests. 

Friday's Opening Plenary will bring together HRS leadership to discuss the future of cardiac electrophysiology, followed by a special keynote speaker, Will Flanary, MD (Dr. Glaucomflecken), whose story connects directly to our mission.

Physician. Cancer and sudden cardiac arrest survivor. Beloved medical voice who's reached millions with humor and authenticity. Dr. Glaucomflecken will inspire and energize you for the days ahead.

Groundbreaking data will take center stage in Chicago. The always-popular late-breaking sessions will showcase newly released findings that are shaping the future of EP — from pivotal multicenter trials to practice-changing outcomes research. 

Be among the first to hear the data that will influence guidelines, inform decision-making, and advance patient care worldwide. 

Selected late-breakers for #HRS2026 will be announced in late February 2026.

Learn from world-renowned EP experts as they address the unique challenges of cardiac care in athletes — from the latest in sports EP and arrhythmia management to practical strategies for preventing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in active populations. 

This special, four-hour, international program is included with #HRS2026 meeting registration and offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of critical issues in athlete care. 

Now in its sixth year, Shark Tank: Hooking AFib heads to Chicago for an exciting live pitch competition showcasing emerging research ideas with the potential to redefine AFib prevention, detection, and treatment.

Co-hosted with the American Heart Association (AHA), three finalists will step into the spotlight to pitch their AFib research concepts to a panel of HRS and AHA “sharks,” prompting thoughtful scrutiny, spirited dialogue, and expert perspective.

Designed for fellows and early career investigators, this inaugural symposium highlights the future of EP research — from AI-driven innovation to practical mentorship models that accelerate academic success.

Delivering outstanding electrophysiology care today requires more than clinical skill — it demands strategic thinking and operational insight.

This in-demand three-session series examines the business forces shaping EP and the leadership strategies needed to thrive.