The Midwest Cardiovascular Forum is a 1-day conference exploring the latest in cardiology. Sessions include topics for seasoned cardiologists, fellows-in-training, and cardiovascular team members.
The 2026 Forum will take place at the InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 14th, 2026.
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Key Dates
| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| October 22 | Hotel room block deadline |
| TBA | Poster contest submissions due |
| November 14 | Midwest Cardiovascular Forum |
InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport
5005 Glumack Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55450
Presented in collaboration with
Preliminary Agenda
View the 2026 agenda created by the Course Directors below, or in PDF format.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
TIME & LOCATION
SESSION
7:30 – 9:00 am
PASSPORT FOYER
Registration, Breakfast, & Exhibits
7:45 – 8:00 am
PASSPORT BALLROOM I-II
Welcome & Opening Remarks – Amin Rahmatullah, MD, FACC
8:00 – 8:30 am
PASSPORT BALLROOM I-II
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION | The Role of Imaging to Augment Primary Prevention – Dinesh Kalra, MD, FACC
8:30 – 8:45 am
PASSPORT FOYER
Networking Break, Exhibits
8:45 – 10:05 am
PASSPORT BALLROOM I-II
SESSION 1: CRITICAL CARE CARDIOLOGY
Moderated by: Andrea Elliott, MD
- Clinical Vignette – Clint Kolseth, MD
- Diagnosis, Staging, and Initial Management of Shock – Alex Campbell, MD
- Device Selection in Cardiogenic Shock – Mechanical Circulatory Support – Peter Eckman, MD
- Refractory Shock: The Role of ECMO – Jason Bartos, MD, PhD
10:05 –10:15 am
PASSPORT FOYER
Networking Break, Exhibits
10:15 – 11:25 am
PASSPORT BALLROOM I-II
SESSION 2: PULMONARY EMBOLISM
- PE Management in 2026: The New Lay of the Land – Stanislav Henkin, MD
- Invasive Treatments for Acute PE – Stephen Kidd, MD
- Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension – Sasha Prisco, MD, PhD
11:25 – 11:55 am
PASSPORT FOYER
Networking Break, Exhibits
12:00 – 1:30 pm
PASSPORT BALLROOM I-II
LUNCH & PLENARY TALKS
- TBA
- TBA
1:30 – 2:00 pm
PASSPORT BALLROOM I-II
TECHNOLOGY KEYNOTE | AI In Cardiology: Separating Facts From Fads and Science From Science Fiction – Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD, MSc, FACC
2:00 – 2:10 pm
PASSPORT FOYER
Networking Break, Exhibits
2:10 – 3:20 pm
PASSPORT BALLROOM I-II
SESSION 3: CKM CONNECTION
Moderated by: Amin Rahmatullah, MD, FACC
- Cardiovascular Insights for a CKM Integration: Past, Present and Future – Charles A. Herzog, MD, FACC, FAHA
- Heart-Kidney Protective Therapies in CKM Syndrome: Focus on SGLT2i and ns-MRA – Gautam R. Shroff, MBBS, FACC
- Optimizing Outcomes in Patients with Diabetes and Heart Disease: The Role of GLP-1 Therapy – Catherine (Katie) Benziger, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA
3:20 – 3:40 pm
PASSPORT FOYER
Networking Break, Exhibits
3:40 – 4:40 pm
PASSPORT BALLROOM I-II
SESSION 4: GREAT DEBATES & POTPURRI
Moderated by: Sharath Subramanian, MBBS, MD, FACC
- Low Risk Aortic Stenosis: Surgery vs TAVR – Vinayak Bapat, MBBS and Stefan Bertog, MD
- Is Coronary Calcium Score for ALL? – Jerry Ash, MD and Evan Manning, MD
- Imaging of Choice in Tako Tsubo Cardiomyopathy – DaLi Feng, MD
4:45 – 5:30 pm
PASSPORT BALLROOM III
Poster Contest Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm
PASSPORT BALLROOM I-II
FIT Jeopardy & Light Dinner – Led by Retu Saxena, MD
View or download a PDF version of the agenda.
2026 Course Directors
- Amin Rahmatullah, MD, FACC
- Michelle Carlson, MD, FACC
- Andrew M. Hughes, MD
- Sharath Subramanian, MBBS, MD, FACC
- Carrie Obry
Registration & Rates
Registration for the 2026 Midwest Cardiovascular Forum is now open!
| REGISTRATION TYPE | RATE |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Professional – Physician, Scientist, PA, NP, APRN or other | $270 |
| Allied Health Professional – Nurses, technicians, administrators, or research staff | $135 |
| Fellow in Training* – For FITs not presenting a poster | $75 |
| Trainee (Resident, Med Student, Research Intern)* – For Trainees not presenting a poster | $25 |
| Fellow or Trainee Presenting a Poster | Free |
| Retired/Emeritus Chapter Member | $75 |
| Non-Healthcare Professional | $350 |
*Fellow in Training (FIT) & Trainee Poster Presenters: Accepted poster presenters will receive a complimentary registration to attend the conference.
Note: Full payment must be received to reserve your place at the event.
Photo/Audio/Video Release
Registration for or attendance at this event acknowledges consent to be recorded or photographed. We reserve the right to use any photograph/video taken at our events, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. We may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject.
Attendee Cancellation
To receive a registration refund, less a $25 processing fee, all cancellation requests must be received via email to info@accmn.org by October 14, 2026 11:59 p.m. U.S. Central Time. No refunds will be granted thereafter. No-shows will not be refunded. Registrations can be transferred to another person within your organization within the same registration category by contacting info@accmn.org.
PCI Compliance
Please do not email forms with credit card information. To protect your data and to comply with PCI standards, the ACC-MN office will not accept emailed credit card information.
Continuing Education
More information coming soon.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
The Midwest Cardiovascular Conference brings together leading cardiovascular professionals for an in-depth examination of current advances, challenges, and opportunities in cardiovascular care. Our goal is to help clinicians deliver the highest quality patient care, improve population health outcomes, and effectively manage healthcare costs.
Through engaging case-based presentations, expert case reviews, debates, and interactive discussions, attendees will gain practical knowledge and insights that can be immediately applied in clinical practice.
We invite your organization to participate as a sponsor or exhibitor and support this premier educational event. Your partnership provides a valuable opportunity to connect directly with cardiovascular healthcare professionals, showcase innovative products and services, and demonstrate your commitment to advancing cardiovascular care statewide.
Expected Attendance
We anticipate approximately 220 attendees, including:
- Cardiologists
- Cardiovascular surgeons
- Primary care physicians
- Cardiovascular medical, interventional, and surgical trainees
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
- Pharmacists
- Cardiac care associates
- Hospital and clinical nurses
Why Sponsor or Exhibit?
As a sponsor or exhibitor, your organization will have the opportunity to:
- Engage with key decision-makers and influencers in cardiovascular care
- Increase brand visibility among a targeted healthcare audience
- Showcase products, services, technologies, and educational resources
- Strengthen relationships with existing customers and prospective clients
- Demonstrate support for professional education and improved patient outcomes
Exhibit & Sponsor Prospectus
Hotel & Travel
InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport
5005 Glumack Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55450 USA
PRICING
- $172 + tax
RESERVATIONS
- Reserve your room using the online reservation link.
- Reservations can also be made by calling 1-877-424-2449 and referencing the Midwest Cardiovascular Forum group rate.
- The discounted room rate is available until October 22, 2026. After this date, the group room rate will increase based on availability.
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
- Check-in: 3:00 pm
- Check-out: 12:00 pm
HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY
- Individual meeting attendees have up to forty-eight (48) hours prior to their scheduled arrival date to cancel their guest room reservation. Cancellation or changes of individual guest room reservations within forty-eight (48) hours prior to scheduled arrival date will result in a one night’s room and tax cancellation fee.
Travel Details
PARKING
- On-Site Hotel Parking:
- Self-Park Daily: $34.00
- Valet: Daily: $57.00
- See website for hourly rates
FLYING
- The InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport is minutes away from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Read more.
SHUTTLE
- The InterContinental offers 24-hour shuttle service to and from MSP Terminals 1 & 2. Read more.
Poster Contest
Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students are encouraged to submit a poster abstract for the Midwest CV Forum Poster Contest. Trainees can win prizes and share their work with regional cardiology leaders on-site at the CV Forum!
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Timeline
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Eligibility
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Submission
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Judging & Prizes
September 25: Submissions Due
October 14: Abstract Acceptance Notification
November 14: 2026 Midwest Cardiovascular Forum
- The winners of the poster competition will be announced.
- If your poster was accepted, you can hang your poster on-site before 4 pm.
- During the reception from 4:45 – 5:30 pm, accepted poster presenters will have a chance to mingle with regional cardiology leaders and share their work.
Note that submissions will be judged in advance. There will be no judged in-person presentations on-site at the Forum.
- There are CV Team, Fellow, Resident, and Medical Student categories in this contest.
- There are two types of entries: Case Studies and Research.
- The research or work submitted must be recent. June 2024-October 2026 is the timeframe for consideration of poster work.
- There is a maximum of 3 submissions per presenter for this event.
- Conference registration is free to those who have a poster accepted in the competition.
Participants are asked to submit the following for each submission:
- Poster type
- Title
- Author(s)
- Abstract (500 words maximum)
- For a research-focused abstract, please include the following headings: Background, Objective, Methods, Results and Conclusion.
- For a case submission, please include a short description of the clinical case that is clear, educational, practical and real with the following headings: Background, Case summary, Discussion.
- A PDF file of the poster
The deadline to submit your poster information is 11:59 pm CT on September 25th, 2026.
- Regional representatives of the American College of Cardiology will judge all entries prior to the start of the CV Forum.
- Presenters will be judged on the following criteria: originality, scientific content, poster and answer to questions raised by the case.
- There will be an award for first, second, and third place in each category. Categories are subject to change based on the number of submissions in each.
- Winners will be announced on-site at the 2026 Midwest Cardiovascular Forum.
