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Spring ACC Events: Learn, Connect & Advocate
Spring 2026 offers multiple opportunities for ACC members to grow professionally, expand networks, and have your voice heard in the broader cardiovascular community. From local development to national science and state advocacy, here’s what you should know and plan for.
MO ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Event — St. Louis | February 2026
Kick off the season with a Women in Cardiology (WIC) event in St. Louis focused on non clinical competencies. The event will also provide meaningful time for networking with peers across specialties and career stages.
Stay tuned for specific date, location, and registration details.
Physician Advocacy Day — Jefferson City | March 3, 2026
Step into the legislative process at Physician Advocacy Day, hosted collaboratively by the Missouri State Medical Association (MSMA) and the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS). This event brings physicians, residents, fellows, medical students, and Alliance members together in Jefferson City to meet with state legislators, discuss key health policy issues, and advocate for the future of patient care in Missouri.
Details:
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Location: Millbottom Event Center, 400 W. Main St., Jefferson City, MO 65101
Attendees will receive briefing materials, talking points, House and Senate directories, and Capitol maps. The day includes a light breakfast, legislative appointments, an introduction in the Missouri House of Representatives, and lunch. Participants are encouraged to bring business cards to leave with legislators and staff.
Whether you are seasoned in advocacy or new to engaging with lawmakers, this event offers practical firsthand experience in shaping policy that affects patient care and professional practice.
ACC.26 — Annual Scientific Session & Expo | New Orleans | March 28–30, 2026
Mark your calendar for ACC.26, the 75th Annual Scientific Session & Expo, taking place March 28–30, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This premier national meeting brings cardiovascular professionals together from around the world to explore cutting edge science, practice changing research, and innovative clinical approaches.
Highlights include:
- Pre conference sessions on March 27, offering deep dives into specialized topics.
- Hundreds of educational sessions covering prevention, intervention, imaging, heart failure, structural disease, and more.
- Opportunities to engage with late breaking clinical trials and expert panels shaping the future of cardiovascular care.
- ACC.26@Home virtual access for members unable to attend in person.
Registration: Advance pricing with savings is available through February 11, 2026, and pre conference sessions begin the day before the official start.
ACC.26 remains an essential venue for learning, networking, and advancing your practice.
