The American College of Cardiology Quality Summit 2026 is scheduled for September 16-18 in Orlando, bringing together cardiovascular professionals to focus on healthcare quality, safety, and value, according to the American College of Cardiology.
AI and Innovation in Cardiovascular Care at the ACC Quality Summit
Cardiovascular medicine is shifting rapidly through the integration of artificial intelligence and new technologies, according to Ellie Huff, MSN, RN, FACC, conference chair for the ACC Quality Summit. However, conference organizers emphasize that clinical quality must remain the anchor for these advancements. “Innovation only matters if it leads to better care, improved outcomes and healthier communities,” Huff stated. To address these industry shifts, John Rumsfeld, MD, PhD, MACC, director of health technologies at Meta, will deliver the Ralph G. Brindis Keynote address titled “Is the Future Alread Here? AI in Cardiovascular Care.”
Key Sessions Shaping the Future of Cardiology
Beyond the keynote, the 2026 summit features targeted educational tracks designed to tackle systemic challenges in heart care. According to the American College of Cardiology, must-see sessions include:
- The Rural Reality: Navigating Barriers to Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes
- From Innovation to Implementation: AI’s Impact on Cardiology
- Beyond the Silos: Care Coordination as a Cardiovascular Quality Strategy
Did You Know? The ACC Quality Summit serves as a national hub for translating data, science, and digital innovation into clinical protocols that hospital care teams can implement directly upon returning to their home institutions.
Abstracts and Poster Presentations
A central component of the Orlando summit is the peer-reviewed research showcase. According to the American College of Cardiology, the top six abstracts will be selected to present their posters in-person at ACC Quality Summit 2026. All accepted posters remain embargoed until Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET.
Selected research topics span a wide spectrum of modern cardiovascular challenges, including:
- Virtual Reality: Improving Completion of Cardiac PET/CT Imaging in Claustrophobic Patients
- From Impact to Accreditation: A Scalable, Data-Driven Model for Community Cardiovascular Outreach
- Trends in Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among U.S. Adults with Disability: Analysis of NHANES 1999-2018
- Beyond Discharge: Integrating Care Transitions and Health Equity to Sustain Cardiovascular Recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the ACC Quality Summit taking place?
According to the American College of Cardiology, the 2026 Quality Summit takes place in Orlando from September 16-18, 2026.
Who is delivering the keynote address?
John Rumsfeld, MD, PhD, MACC, director of health technologies at Meta, will deliver the Ralph G. Brindis Keynote, according to conference organizers.
When are the accepted poster presentations made public?
All conference posters are officially embargoed until Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET, per American College of Cardiology guidelines.
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