The 26th Annual National Sarasota Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention will take place February 6–7, 2026, at The Westin Sarasota in Sarasota, Florida. Organized by the International Society for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and the Cardiovascular Center of Sarasota, this leading conference will convene top experts, clinicians, and innovators to discuss the latest advancements in cardiovascular care and prevention.

This year’s program will feature presentations by renowned professors and thought leaders on a range of key topics, including:

• Novel approaches to cardiovascular disease prevention
• New management strategies for diabetes and obesity
• Updates on hypertension and dyslipidemia
• Women’s heart disease
• Current management of heart failure

As the Cardiovascular Center of Sarasota marks its 50th anniversary, the event also celebrates Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the City of Sarasota. In recognition of these milestones, the M. El Shahawy Family Foundation invites healthcare professionals, researchers, and community members to join this special “26/26/26 Cardiovascular Congress”—a weekend dedicated to education, collaboration, and innovation in cardiovascular health.