Hypertension Scientific Sessions - American Heart Association 2026
Event Date
October 7–11, 2026
Location
Arlington, VA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryHypertension Scientific Sessions is the American Heart Association's premier annual scientific meeting dedicated to high blood pressure and its relationship to cardiovascular and kidney health. Hypertension 2026 Scientific Sessions is considered the premier scientific meeting on the subject in the world. The meeting is a collaborative effort between the AHA's Council on Hypertension and Council on the Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease.
The program brings together cross-disciplinary researchers, clinicians, clinician-scientists, and primary care physicians from around the world. The meeting focuses on recent advances in hypertension research and fosters connections among experts in hypertension and its relationship to cardiac and kidney disease, stroke, obesity and genetics. New for 2026 is a single integrated clinical track designed for clinicians, clinician scientists, and primary care physicians.
Attendees benefit from plenary and recent-advances sessions, oral abstract presentations anchored by invited lectures, poster sessions, award lectures, and networking opportunities tailored to every career stage. The meeting lets attendees connect with cross-disciplinary researchers from around the world and engage with experts at the leading global medical meeting on hypertension.
Show Highlights
Key features of Hypertension 2026 include:
- One integrated clinical track – New for 2026, designed for clinicians, clinician scientists, and primary care physicians
- Plenary/Recent Advances sessions – Five sessions explored across the conference
- Oral abstract sessions – Anchored by invited lectures
- Career-stage programming – New Mid-Career Mentorship networking roundtables and Early Career programming
- Council Awards & Award Lectures – Recognizing excellence at every career stage
Signature sessions and events include the Welcome Exchange: Innovations in Hypertension Care, a pre-conference reception on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a quota of 200, designed to spark ideas, foster meaningful connections, and showcase innovation focused on hypertension management. A new important session covers the 2026 AHA/ACC Clinical Practice Guideline on Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome and its implications for clinical practice, held Saturday, October 10 from 7:30 a.m.
The 2026 Programming Committee is chaired by Steven D. Crowley, MD (Duke University), with Uta Erdbrügger, MD (University of Virginia) serving as Vice-Chair.
Registration
Registration is handled through the American Heart Association's Professional Heart Daily portal. Key steps and deadlines:
- Register early for the best rates – Discounted rates are available for those who sign up by July 13, 2026. Registration opened May 20, 2026.
- Become a member to save – A registrant must be an active member of the American Heart Association at registration and their membership must be paid through the time of the meeting to qualify for the discounted member registration rates. The AHA will not reimburse the difference between member and non-member rates for attendees who register before becoming a member or whose membership expires before or at the time of the meeting.
- Submit abstracts – Abstract submission opened April 1, 2026 and closed June 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
A Daycare Stipend is also available: qualified registered individuals can apply to defray at-home caregiving costs while attending, receiving a stipend of $200, distributed first-come, first-served, with a deadline to apply of Wednesday, September 23, 2026, or until funds are expended.
For registration questions, contact the AHA registration line at 1-508-743-8517, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm ET.
History
Hypertension Scientific Sessions is the American Heart Association's long-running annual meeting on high blood pressure. It is a collaborative effort between the Heart Association's Council on Hypertension and Council on the Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease. Hypertension Scientific Sessions is considered the premier scientific meeting on the subject in the world. For 2026, the meeting introduces a new single integrated clinical track for clinicians, clinician scientists, and primary care physicians, along with new Mid-Career Mentorship networking roundtables.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2026 held?
The meeting takes place October 7-11, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, located at 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, Virginia.
Who should attend Hypertension Scientific Sessions?
The meeting is designed for cross-disciplinary researchers, clinicians, clinician-scientists, and primary care physicians focused on hypertension and related cardiovascular and kidney conditions. New for 2026 is a single integrated clinical track serving clinicians, clinician scientists, and primary care physicians.
How do I register, and when are the best rates available?
Registration is available through the American Heart Association's Professional Heart Daily portal, and it opened May 20, 2026. The best rates are available for those who sign up by July 13, 2026, and registrants must be active, paid AHA members to qualify for discounted member rates.
What makes Hypertension Scientific Sessions worth attending?
It is considered the premier scientific meeting on hypertension in the world, focusing on recent advances in hypertension research and its relationship to cardiac and kidney disease, stroke, obesity, and genetics. Attendees can access plenary sessions, oral abstract presentations, award lectures, and career-stage networking, including new mid-career mentorship roundtables.
How do I get to the venue from the airport?
The Hyatt Regency Crystal City is about one mile from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and offers a complimentary airport shuttle running roughly every 20 minutes. The Crystal City Metro Station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel, and a Virginia Railway Express station is about a five-minute walk away.
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