Chicago, IL • March 28–30, 2026

ACC 2026 Parties, Receptions & After-Hours Events

Your complete guide to every unofficial ACC 2026 party, cardiovascular device reception, pharma dinner, and networking event in Chicago. We track every event at the ACC Scientific Session so cardiologists and cardiovascular professionals don't miss a thing.

7+ events listed — updated as announcements come in

About ACC Scientific Session 2026

The ACC Scientific Session 2026 takes place at McCormick Place in Chicago, March 28–30. ACC is the premier cardiology conference in the United States, drawing over 17,000 cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons, and cardiovascular industry professionals annually.

Device companies like Medtronic, Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Edwards Lifesciences invest heavily in KOL events at ACC. From structural heart dinners on Chicago's Magnificent Mile to EP happy hours overlooking Lake Michigan, the social calendar rivals the scientific program. MedConParties tracks every one.

Types of ACC 2026 Events

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Cardiovascular Device Receptions

Medtech companies host receptions to introduce new structural heart, EP, and heart failure technologies to cardiologists.

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KOL & Investigator Dinners

Exclusive dinners for key opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and device advisory board members.

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Industry Networking Events

Happy hours and cocktail receptions for the broader cardiovascular industry community in Chicago.

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Society & Alumni Events

Cardiology society receptions, fellowship alumni gatherings, and subspecialty networking evenings.

Know About an Event We're Missing?

ACC events are often communicated through device reps or fellowship networks. If you know of an event we haven't listed, submit it — free listings help the whole cardiology community.