Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions Scientific Sessions 2026

SCAI Scientific Sessions 2026 is a leading interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine conference featuring advances in coronary interventions, structural heart disease, congenital heart disease, peripheral vascular interventions, cardiovascular research, and catheterization laboratory practice.

Course Overview

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions Scientific Sessions 2026, held jointly with the Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology (CAIC-ACCI) Summit, brings together cardiovascular specialists, researchers, and healthcare professionals to explore new clinical evidence, innovative interventional techniques, and practical strategies for improving cardiovascular patient outcomes.

Held April 23–25, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Canada, this three-day scientific meeting offers a multidisciplinary educational experience combining expert lectures, live procedural cases, clinical research presentations, case-based discussions, hands-on learning labs, and endovascular practicums.

The program features over 80 scientific sessions across major cardiovascular disciplines, with a conference program highlighting more than 1,900 attendees, 500 faculty members, and 810 scientific abstracts.

Educational content spans complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), transcatheter structural heart interventions, congenital cardiac catheterization, peripheral arterial disease, interventional imaging, and emerging cardiovascular technologies.

Course Details

• Course Title: Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions Scientific Sessions 2026
• Official Meeting: SCAI 2026 Scientific Sessions & CAIC-ACCI Summit
• Organizers: Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) and Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology (CAIC-ACCI)
• Conference Dates: April 23–25, 2026
• Location: Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
• Primary Specialty: Interventional Cardiology
• Related Specialties: Cardiovascular Medicine, Structural Heart Disease, Pediatric Cardiology, Congenital Heart Disease, Vascular Medicine, Endovascular Interventions
• Educational Format: Scientific Conference, Expert Presentations, Live Cases, Clinical Research, and Practical Workshops
• Language: English
• Original Live Conference CME: Up to 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for the Interventional Cardiology Program, or up to 18.5 for the Congenital Heart Disease Program, subject to eligibility and participation.

CME credits associated with the original conference are not automatically awarded through separately purchased educational materials.

Target Audience

The SCAI Scientific Sessions 2026 program is designed for cardiovascular healthcare professionals, including:

• Interventional Cardiologists
• Invasive and General Cardiologists
• Pediatric Cardiologists
• Structural Heart Disease Specialists
• Vascular Surgeons
• Endovascular Intervention Specialists
• Congenital Heart Disease Specialists
• Interventional Cardiology Fellows-in-Training
• Cardiovascular Researchers
• Cath Lab Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Cardiovascular Nurses
• Radiologic Technologists
• Cath Lab Technicians and Technologists

Program Overview

SCAI 2026 provides an integrated educational program organized around five principal clinical and professional tracks.

Coronary Interventions

Focused on contemporary coronary revascularization, advanced PCI, coronary imaging, coronary physiology, complex coronary anatomy, and innovations in coronary device technology.

Structural Heart Interventions

Dedicated to advances in transcatheter structural heart procedures, valvular heart disease, device development, and clinical evidence supporting minimally invasive cardiovascular interventions.

Peripheral and Endovascular Interventions

Addresses peripheral arterial disease, advanced endovascular techniques, vascular intervention strategies, and management of complex peripheral vascular conditions.

Congenital Heart Disease

Explores pediatric and adult congenital heart disease interventions, catheter-based therapies, complex anatomy, and procedural decision-making.

Interventional Leadership

Examines professional development, cardiovascular practice management, reimbursement, contracts, healthcare leadership, career transitions, and physician well-being.

Learning Objectives

The core educational goals of the program are designed to help attendees:

1. Share and evaluate the latest clinical data, procedural guidance, and advanced expertise in interventional cardiology.
2. Apply cutting-edge science, innovations, and case-based tips and tricks to standard clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
3. Develop practical skills through hands-on workshops, learning labs, and live case observations.
4. Navigate interventional leadership and practice management, including career transitions, reimbursement, and contracts.
5. Implement strategies for personal and professional well-being, focusing on physical wellness, and mental and emotional wellbeing.

Official Program Tracks and Featured Scientific Topics

1. Coronary Track

• Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
• Coronary Revascularization Strategies
• Acute Coronary Syndrome
• ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
• Coronary Imaging and Physiology
• Coronary Artery Calcification
• Advanced Coronary Stent Technologies
• Drug-Eluting and Sirolimus-Eluting Balloon Technologies
• Coronary Bifurcation Interventions
• Cardiogenic Shock and Mechanical Circulatory Support
• Emerging Evidence in Coronary Intervention

Featured Research Presentations

• Sirolimus Eluting Balloons for Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome – Evidence from the SELUTION DeNovo Trial
• Can Escalation Reduce Acute Myocardial Infarction Mortality in Cardiogenic Shock (CERAMICS)
• Trial Update: Clinically Important Subgroups from STEMI D2U

2. Structural Heart Track

• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Transcatheter Mitral Valve Interventions
• Structural Heart Disease Assessment
• Advanced Structural Heart Imaging
• Percutaneous Valve Repair and Replacement
• Device Selection and Procedural Planning
• Clinical Outcomes and Long-Term Valve Performance
• Emerging Structural Heart Technologies

Featured Research Presentation

• AltaValve Early Feasibility Study: One-Year Outcomes with Atrial Fixation Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement

3. Peripheral Track

• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
• Endovascular Revascularization
• Complex Peripheral Vascular Interventions
• Vascular Imaging and Procedural Planning
• Advanced Endovascular Technologies
• Contemporary PAD Treatment Strategies
• Multidisciplinary Vascular Care

4. Congenital Heart Disease Track

• Pediatric Interventional Cardiology
• Congenital Cardiac Catheterization
• Transcatheter Congenital Heart Interventions
• Complex Congenital Heart Anatomy
• Interventional Management of Congenital Lesions
• Procedural Challenges and Case-Based Discussions
• Congenital Heart Disease Team Collaboration

5. Interventional Leadership Track

• Career Development in Interventional Cardiology
• Physician Leadership and Practice Management
• Private Equity in Interventional Cardiology
• Reimbursement and Contract Negotiation
• Career Transitions Beyond the Cath Lab
• Professional and Personal Well-Being
• Physician Burnout and Emotional Wellness

Featured Leadership Sessions

• Stents and Stocks: Private Equity’s Involvement in Interventional Cardiology
• Life After the Cath Lab: Does it Exist?

6. Fellows Summit for Complex Cases

A specialized learning experience designed for interventional cardiology fellows-in-training, including:

• Calcium Management for Complex Cases
• Fellows’ Clinical Case Presentations
• Expert Panel Discussions
• Hands-On Endovascular Practicums
• Transition-to-Practice Presentations
• Faculty Networking and Career Development

7. Case Exchange and International Collaboration

• International Case Exchange
• Complex Interventional Case Discussions
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Procedural Challenges and Complications
• Case-Based Learning with International Experts
• Collaborative Problem-Solving

8. SCAI Science and Practice

• Late-Breaking Clinical Trials
• Emerging Cardiovascular Research
• Scientific and Clinical Research Abstracts
• Oral and Poster Presentations
• New SCAI Clinical Documents
• Translating Research into Clinical Practice
• Evidence-Based Interventional Cardiology

9. Women in Innovations

• Innovation in Interventional Cardiology
• Professional Collaboration
• Clinical Research and Device Development
• Leadership and Career Advancement
• Knowledge Sharing Across Cardiovascular Disciplines

Featured Keynote Speakers and Lectures

Martin B. Leon, MD

Keynote Lecture: Medical Device Development: A Journey to Transform Patient’s Lives

Renu Virmani, MD

Founders Lecture: What I Have Learned from Examination of Cases of Sudden Coronary Death

Elazer R. Edelman, MD, PhD

Hildner Lecture: How Vascular Biology and Quantum Dynamics Drove A Revolution in Cardiovascular Sciences & Intervention

Mullins Lecture

Getting the Gang Back Together

Moderator: Thomas J. Forbes, MD

Panelists:

• Zahid C. Amin, MD, MSCAI
• Lee N. Benson, MD, MSCAI
• Thomas E. Fagan, MD, MSCAI
• Frank F. Ing, MD, MSCAI
• Larry A. Latson, MD, MSCAI
• Phillip Moore, MD
• Julie A. Vincent, MD, FSCAI

Featured Round Table

Molecular Engineering to Bedside Innovation

Moderator: Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI

Panelists:

• Elazer R. Edelman, MD, PhD
• Martin B. Leon, MD
• Renu Virmani, MD

Scientific Program Leadership

Interventional Cardiology Program

• Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI — Program Chair
• Andrew J. Klein, MD, FSCAI — Associate Program Chair
• Frederick G. P. Welt, MD, MSc, FSCAI — Assistant Program Chair

Congenital Heart Disease Program

• Howaida El-Said, MD, PhD, FSCAI — Program Chair
• Athar M. Qureshi, MD, FSCAI — Associate Program Chair
• Holly Bauser-Heaton, MD, PhD, FSCAI — Assistant Program Chair

Program Track Directors

• Coronary: Rajan A. G. Patel, MD, FSCAI
• Structural: Molly Szerlip, MD, FSCAI
• Peripheral: Jun Li, MD, FSCAI
• Interventional Leadership: Pinak B. Shah, MD, FSCAI
• Case Exchange: Mirvat Alasnag, MD, FSCAI, and Chowdhury H. Ahsan, MRCP, MD, PhD, FSCAI

Major Topics Covered

• Interventional Cardiology 2026
• Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
• Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Cardiogenic Shock and Mechanical Circulatory Support
• Advanced Coronary Imaging and Physiology
• Structural Heart Disease Interventions
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
• Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement
• Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Endovascular Revascularization
• Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology
• Advanced Catheter-Based Interventions
• Medical Device Innovation
• Late-Breaking Cardiovascular Clinical Trials
• Interventional Cardiology Guidelines and Evidence
• Cardiovascular Practice Management
• Fellows Training and Complex Clinical Cases

Why This Course Is Relevant

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions Scientific Sessions 2026 provides an educational overview of the latest developments across invasive and interventional cardiovascular medicine.

With dedicated scientific tracks in coronary, structural, peripheral, and congenital heart interventions, the conference highlights important evidence and procedural advances across multiple subspecialties.

Key educational benefits include:

• Reviewing new clinical trials and research findings.
• Understanding advances in coronary and structural heart interventions.
• Exploring innovative cardiovascular devices and technologies.
• Strengthening procedural knowledge through expert case discussions.
• Examining complex clinical decision-making in interventional cardiology.
• Learning about international cardiovascular research and clinical collaboration.
• Understanding professional leadership and practice management challenges.

This program is especially relevant for interventional cardiologists, cardiovascular specialists, and multidisciplinary cath lab professionals seeking advanced educational updates in modern cardiovascular care.

Short Description

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions Scientific Sessions 2026 (SCAI 2026) features advanced education in interventional cardiology, coronary interventions, structural heart disease, peripheral vascular medicine, and congenital heart interventions.

Based on the April 23–25, 2026 SCAI Scientific Sessions & CAIC-ACCI Summit in Montréal, Canada.

Key Topics:

• Complex PCI, Coronary Imaging and Cardiogenic Shock
• TAVR, Structural Heart Interventions and Valve Technologies
• Peripheral Arterial Disease and Endovascular Procedures
• Congenital and Pediatric Interventional Cardiology
• Late-Breaking Clinical Trials and Cardiovascular Innovation
• Advanced Procedural Techniques and Case Discussions

Ideal for: Interventional Cardiologists, Pediatric Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Structural Heart Specialists, Cardiovascular Fellows, and Cath Lab Professionals.

 

Topics

The 2026 program features a wide variety of dedicated clinical tracks, leadership sessions, and specialized topic areas, including:

• Clinical Interest Tracks:

  • Congenital

  • Coronary

  • Peripheral

  • Structural

  • Interventional Leadership (covering career transitions, reimbursement, contracts, physical wellness, and mental and emotional wellbeing)

• Special Interest Topics & Specialized Summits:

  • Fellows Summit for Complex Cases

  • Case Exchange (including international case exchange)

  • SCAI Women in Innovations

  • SCAI Science and Practice

  • Networking Events

• Core Program Formats & Elements:

  • Live cases

  • Hands-on workshops, learning labs, and endovascular practicums

  • Scientific and clinical research abstracts

  • Oral and poster abstracts and cases

  • New SCAI clinical documents

  • MSCAI and FSCAI induction ceremonies