CardioAdvocate Calendar
2026 Awareness Days, Weeks, Months & Major CME Conferences
Track cardiovascular and cardiometabolic awareness dates, critical observances, and premier scientific conferences throughout the year. Whether you're an advocate, clinician, or researcher, stay informed about key moments that drive clinical education and patient advocacy.
January
No major cardiometabolic awareness dates scheduled.
February
AHA awareness campaign promoting heart health and disease prevention. Learn more
February 6: National Wear Red Day (Go Red for Women)
AHA campaign to raise awareness of heart disease in women.
February 7–14: Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week
Focused education and advocacy for congenital heart disease.
February 8–14: Heart Failure Awareness Week
Heart Failure Society of America campaign.
February 22: National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
Alliance for Valve Disease awareness initiative.
March
NIDDK/NIH campaign — CKD affects 1 in 7 U.S. adults; diabetes and hypertension cause 65% of all kidney failure. Learn more
Joint initiative of OAC, TOS, OMA, ASMBS, and STOP Obesity Alliance.
Global awareness campaign — 2026 theme: "Kidney Health for All — Caring for People, Protecting the Planet."
March 17–20: AHA EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026
Boston. Premier meeting on epidemiology and lifestyle research.
Raising awareness of elevated lipoprotein(a) and cardiovascular risk.
March 28–30: ACC.26 Scientific Session
New Orleans. American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session.
April
April 10–12: Obesity Medicine 2026 (OMA)
San Diego. Obesity Medicine Association annual conference — pharmacotherapy, nutrition, and clinical practice.
April 22–24: AACE Annual Meeting 2026
Las Vegas. American Association of Clinical Endocrinology.
April 27 – May 3: European Heart Failure Awareness Days
Heart Failure Association/European Society of Cardiology initiative.
May
American Stroke Association and American Heart Association. Learn more
Focused education on hypertension prevention and management.
May 3–7: ASMBS Annual Meeting 2026
San Antonio. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
May 13–16: AHA Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions 2026
Bellevue, WA. Leading vascular biology and disease research meeting.
June
June 11–14: NLA Scientific Sessions 2026
Chicago. National Lipid Association annual conference on lipidology and cardiovascular disease.
June 5–8: ADA 86th Scientific Sessions
New Orleans. American Diabetes Association — the world's largest diabetes conference.
June 13–16: ENDO 2026 (Endocrine Society)
Chicago. Leading global meeting on endocrinology research and clinical care — 7,000+ attendees.
July
July 31 – August 2: ASPC 2026 Congress on CVD Prevention
Scottsdale, AZ. American Society for Preventive Cardiology — cutting-edge preventive cardiology CME.
August
August 28–31: ESC Congress 2026
Munich. European Society of Cardiology flagship congress.
September
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute awareness campaign.
Peripheral Arterial Disease awareness. Learn more
Atrial fibrillation awareness and education. Learn more
September 24: FH Awareness Day (#FHAwarenessDay)
Familial Hypercholesterolemia Foundation awareness campaign.
October
October 15–17: CMHC — 21st Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress
Boston. Largest U.S.-based conference dedicated to cardiorenal metabolic disease prevention.
October 21–25: ASN Kidney Week 2026
Denver. American Society of Nephrology — world's premier nephrology conference.
October 29: World Stroke Day (#WorldStrokeDay)
World Stroke Organization global stroke prevention and awareness.
November
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Learn more
November 6–9: AHA Scientific Sessions 2026
Chicago. American Heart Association's flagship scientific conference.
November 14: World Diabetes Day
International Diabetes Federation global diabetes awareness.
November 14–17: ObesityWeek 2026
Washington, D.C. The Obesity Society (TOS) — preeminent international obesity research and clinical conference.
December
Los Angeles (Hilton Universal City). World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease — up to 27 CME credits.
Partner Organizations
These leading organizations drive cardiovascular and cardiometabolic education, advocacy, and research worldwide.
American Heart Association (AHA)
Leading nonprofit in cardiovascular and stroke research funding and advocacy.
American College of Cardiology (ACC)
Premier cardiology professional organization with focus on education and clinical practice.
Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA)
Dedicated to optimizing treatment and outcomes in heart failure.
National Lipid Association (NLA)
Expert organization on lipid disorders and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Supporting awareness and care for familial hypercholesterolemia.
Family Heart Foundation — Lp(a) Awareness
Established Lp(a) Awareness Day; offers free at-home Lp(a) screening kits and advocacy resources.
European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
Europe's leading professional cardiovascular organization.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE)
Endocrinology and metabolic disease expertise and clinical education.
Stroke prevention, treatment, and survivor support resources.
Research and patient advocacy for PAD and other vascular diseases.
Global network promoting cardiovascular health and disease prevention.
Patient education and advocacy organization focused on atrial fibrillation.
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Leading nonprofit in diabetes research, education, and advocacy.
World's oldest, largest organization devoted to hormone science and endocrinology.
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
Leading organization advancing kidney health through research and patient care.
American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC)
Advancing CVD prevention through education, advocacy, and clinical practice.
Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)
Clinical leaders in evidence-based obesity treatment and prevention.
Scientific society dedicated to understanding, preventing, and treating obesity.
World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease — global CardioRenalMetabolism forum.
Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC)
Largest U.S. conference dedicated to cardiorenal metabolic disease prevention.
Patient advocacy and education for kidney disease prevention and treatment.
CardioAdvocate
Bridging the 17-year implementation gap
Last updated: February 2026
Dates and locations are subject to change. Check official organization websites for the latest information.