37th Annual Conference of the Saudi Heart Association (SHA 2026)
25 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 · Crowne Plaza RDC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · In-Person
Postponed: the Saudi Heart Association has moved SHA37 from 15–17 October 2026 to 25–27 March 2027, at the same venue. The official notice confirms 24 SCFHS-accredited CME hours.
The 37th Annual Conference of the Saudi Heart Association (SHA37) takes place 25–27 March 2027 at the Crowne Plaza RDC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the theme "Global Heart — From Riyadh to the World." It is the largest cardiac meeting in the Middle East, bringing together cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, imagers, cardiac nurses, perfusionists, pharmacists, technologists, and researchers from the Gulf region and around the world.
Chaired by Prof. Waleed AlHabeeb, President of the Saudi Heart Association, SHA37 offers three days of keynote lectures, scientific symposia, hands-on workshops, satellite sessions, an active exhibition floor, and dedicated tracks across every major cardiovascular sub-specialty:
- Interventional Cardiology · Cardiac Surgery · Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Heart Failure · Electrophysiology · Cardiac Imaging & Echocardiography
- Preventive and Rehabilitation Cardiology · Pediatric Cardiology
- Cardiac Anesthesia & Critical Care · Cardiac Clinical Pharmacy
- Cardiac Nursing · Perfusion · Cardiovascular Technology
- Saudi Atherosclerosis · Saudi Women Heart Group · CPR
The Scientific Committee is led by Dr. Ismail Raslan (Chairman) and Dr. Khaled Tuwairqi (Co-Chairman), with dedicated sub-specialty leads including Waleed Alhumaid, Raed Alali, Rashed Alfaqih, Elham Fallatah, Salwa Alsuhaibani, Mohammed Alreshidan, Faisal Al-Swaidan, Talal Alzahrani, Mossab Aljuaid, Malek Merdad, Mohammed Alkasab, Hussain Moafa, Ghadah Aldhaba'an, Aseel Alsaidan, Ali Altebainawi, Huda Alkhaleel, Prof. Mohammed Alaklabi (International Collaboration), Prof. Fahad Alsohime (CPR Chairman) and Dr. Azzam Alqashami (Workshops).
Registration fees (SAR):
| Tier | Physicians | Nurses & Technicians | Students |
|---|
| Early Bird | 500 | 200 | 100 |
| Late | 750 | 300 | 200 |
| On-Site | 1,000 | 500 | 300 |
The organiser has not yet published revised tier deadlines for the new dates.
Call for Abstracts — the original submission round has closed; check the official website for any reopening for the new dates. Abstracts in English, max 300 words (Introduction, Methodology, Results, Conclusion), title ≤ 40 words. Case reports accepted as Moderated Posters only. Grants and a Call for Workshops are also open — see the official website for deadlines.
Venue: Crowne Plaza RDC, Imam Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz Road, Riyadh 12382.
Official website: https://conference.saudi-heart.com
With 97+ speakers, 1,000+ expected participants, 19+ sessions, and a growing sponsor roster, SHA37 is the definitive annual gathering for cardiovascular medicine in Saudi Arabia and a strategic platform aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
