Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Annual - SCA 2027
Event Date
April 8–11, 2027
Location
Las Vegas, NV
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe SCA Annual Meeting & Workshops is the flagship educational event of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA). The 2027 edition marks the society's 49th Annual Meeting and takes place April 8–11, 2027, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. The program blends didactic sessions, hands-on workshops, problem-based learning discussions (PBLDs), and multidisciplinary panels covering the latest research, clinical practice, and controversies in cardiovascular anesthesiology and perioperative care.
The meeting draws cardiothoracic anesthesiologists along with experts from cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, perfusion, critical care medicine, and regional anesthesiology. It also features dedicated programming for trainees—medical students, residents, and fellows—with mentorship and professional-development sessions.
Attendees come for high-yield CME, including echocardiography-focused content, plus the chance to network with roughly 1,200 professionals, connect with exhibiting companies, and see emerging technologies. With its interactive workshops, research sessions, and reception-style networking, the SCA Annual Meeting is a central gathering point for the cardiovascular anesthesiology community each year.
Show Highlights
Expected program features for 2027 include:
- Small-group sessions and hands-on workshops teaching cutting-edge technology in interactive settings
- Problem-based learning discussions (PBLDs) working through clinically challenging cases with expert faculty
- Multidisciplinary panels bringing together cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, perfusion, critical care, and regional anesthesiology perspectives
- Research and scholarship: abstract presentations, "Best of Meeting" sessions, and a Late-Breaking Research session
- A Live-Case session offering real-time discussion and expert commentary
- Echocardiography CME throughout the meeting, including the popular Super Echo session
- Trainee-focused programming for medical students, residents, and fellows
- The SCA Networking Event, a reception after the first full meeting day to connect with SCA groups, vendors, and colleagues
The 2027 Scientific Program Committee is chaired by Stephanie Ibekwe, MD, MBA, MPH, MS, with Tara R. Brakke, MD, FASE, as Vice-Chair.
Attendance
SCA promotes the opportunity to network with approximately 1,200 professionals in anesthesiology as well as thoracic surgeons. The audience is composed primarily of cardiothoracic anesthesiologists, along with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, perfusionists, critical care and regional anesthesiology specialists, and trainees including fellows, residents, and medical students.
Registration
Registration and housing for the 2027 Annual Meeting open Friday, December 4, 2026, with online registration through the SCA meeting portal.
Based on the prior (2026) meeting, pass options typically include:
- Full Annual Meeting passes for members and non-members, with discounted rates for fellows, residents, and medical students
- A combined Annual Meeting + Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium (TAS) registration
- A single-day pass
- On-Demand access for those who cannot attend in person
For reference, 2026 member-physician rates were about $825 early-bird / $1,035 regular, and non-member physician rates about $1,310 early-bird / $1,520 regular, with a day pass around $425. SCA also offers geographical (World Bank–based) pricing for eligible countries. Official 2027 rates and deadlines are published on the SCA website when registration opens; confirm current pricing there before registering.
History
The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists was founded in 1978, incorporated in New Orleans, Louisiana, by founders Robert Marino, George Burgess, and Martin Peuler, with Robert Marino serving as the first president. The society was established to enhance the education of practitioners in the evolving subspecialty of cardiac anesthesiology and to promote research.
Over the following decades, SCA grew into an international organization renowned for education in cardiovascular and thoracic anesthesiology and perioperative care, leading efforts in transesophageal echocardiography accreditation and fellowship training. Its Annual Meeting has become the specialty's premier gathering; the 2027 meeting in Las Vegas is the 49th Annual Meeting and Workshops.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 SCA Annual Meeting & Workshops?
The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists' 49th Annual Meeting and Workshops takes place April 8–11, 2027, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada (3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109).
Who should attend the SCA Annual Meeting?
The meeting is designed for cardiothoracic anesthesiologists and related professionals, including cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, perfusionists, and critical care and regional anesthesiology specialists, as well as trainees such as fellows, residents, and medical students.
How do I register, and when does registration open?
Registration and housing for the 2027 meeting open Friday, December 4, 2026, through the SCA meeting website. Pass options typically include full-meeting registration, a single-day pass, on-demand access, and discounted rates for members and trainees.
What can I expect from the program?
Attendees can expect small-group sessions, hands-on workshops, problem-based learning discussions, multidisciplinary panels, and research sessions such as Best of Meeting and Late-Breaking Research. Echocardiography-focused CME and a networking reception are also featured.
How do I get to the Bellagio and where should I stay?
The Bellagio is on the Las Vegas Strip, about 3 miles (roughly 10 minutes) from Harry Reid International Airport, and is reachable by rideshare, the 24-hour DEUCE bus, shuttles, and car rental. The Bellagio serves as the host hotel, with the SCA room block opening December 4, 2026, and many additional Strip hotels are within a short walk or ride.
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