Opening Showcase (Session 101)
Saturday, March 28
8:30 a.m. CT
Main Tent, Great Hall

Join us for the Opening Showcase to kick off ACC.26 in New Orleans and get a glimpse of the exciting things to planned from ACC.26 Chair Katie Berlacher, MD, MS, FACC. Hear the Presidential Address from ACC President Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC and recognize the achievements of the Lifetime Achievement Award and Presidential Citation recipients. The first Late-Breaking Clinical Trial session will start immediately after the Opening Showcase at 9:30 a.m. CT featuring the HI-PEITHO, CHAMPION-AF and STEMI-Door to Unload Trials.

Crowd-Sourced Session: Concierge and Direct Reimbursement Medicine and Cardiology (Session 239)
Saturday, March 28 ● 3:45 p.m. CT
Town Hall, Room 344

You asked, we listened! Based on ACC member and attendee input, we've crafted a dynamic session focusing on concierge and other innovative practice designs and their intersection with health care policy in the U.S. A panel of faculty with experience in each of these practice models and health care policy will bring their expertise to the session, allowing attendees to learn about the benefits and challenges for both patients and practitioners.

Closing Ceremony & Convocation (Session 115)
Monday, March 30 ● 3:30 p.m. CT
Main Tent, Great Hall

Attend the Closing Ceremony of the ACC Annual Scientific Session to reflect on the science, insights, and shared experiences from the past three days, including a panel discussion with our Distinguished Scientist Award recipients, who will share their key scientific takeaways and highlights from the meeting.

Then take part in ACC's Annual Convocation, a time-honored tradition of transition, recognition and renewal. Join outgoing ACC President Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC, as we honor inspirational leaders in cardiology, celebrate new FACCs/AACCs and welcome ACC's new President Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC.

Plus, celebrate our incoming president, new members and award winners with a reception  and refreshments immediately following the ceremony!