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2026 Annual Meeting - Agenda

KYACC 2026 Annual Conference

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The KY-ACC annual conference is the premier educational and networking opportunity for cardiologists and cardiovascular team members in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It draws approximately 300 attendees each year including cardiologists, fellows-in-training, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, technicians, and cardiology practice managers.

The KY-ACC Annual Scientific Meeting, one of the largest state chapter meetings in the nation, will feature leading national and local experts who will present sessions on clinical and professional issues and innovations in cardiology. The day will conclude with FIT Jeopardy—don’t miss this exciting event as the best and brightest fellowsin- training from around Kentucky face off to test their knowledge in a winner-take-all match.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026

07:00 AM

Registration Opens

07:30 AM - 08:15 AM

Exhibitors and Breakfast

07:30 AM - 08:20 AM

Women in Cardiology - Sign-up here!

Moderator: Michele Friday, MD

08:20 AM - 08:35 AM

Governor’s Address

Speaker: Dinesh Kalra, MD, MBA, FACC, FAHA, FNLA, FSCCT, FSCMR, FASPC

08:35 AM - 09:05 AM

Honorable Maestro Award

Speaker: Dr. Mark Slaughter

Moderator: Dinesh Kalra, MD, MBA, FACC, FAHA, FNLA, FSCCT, FSCMR, FASPC

09:05 AM - 09:20 AM

Sponsor Symposia

09:25 AM - 09:40 AM

Sponsor Symposia

09:40 AM - 10:30 AM

ACC Speaker

Speaker: Akshay K Khandelwal, MD

Moderator: Dinesh Kalra, MD, MBA, FACC, FAHA, FNLA, FSCCT, FSCMR, FASPC

10:30 AM - 10:55 AM

Break with Exhibitors, Demos, and Poster Viewing/Judging - 1

10:55 AM - 11:55 AM

Track 1A: Prevention Cardiology and Dyslipidemia

Session Chairs: Dinesh Kalra and Craig Beavers


Track 1B: Structural Heart

Session Chair: Christopher Semder

11:55 AM - 12:00 PM

Break

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Speed Mentoring and Networking Lunch

Sign up to mentor! Speed Networking Sign-up!

12:45 PM - 01:15 PM

Break with Exhibitors, Demos, and Poster Viewing/Judging - 2

Submit a your poster abstract! Deadline: August 10, 2026

01:20 PM - 01:35 PM

Sponsor Symposia

01:40 PM - 01:55 PM

Sponsor Symposia

01:55 PM - 02:40 PM

Keynote Presentation

Speaker: Laxmi Mehta, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA

Moderator: Dinesh Kalra, MD, MBA, FACC, FAHA, FNLA, FSCCT, FSCMR, FASPC

02:40 PM - 02:45 PM

Break

02:45 PM - 03:45 PM

Track 2A: EP and PE

Session Chair: Ganesh Keshav Thirunavukkarasu


Track 2B: Nuclear Medicine/Sonography

Session Chairs: Rachel Walker and Talal Alnabelsi

03:45 PM - 03:50 PM

Break

03:50 PM - 04:35 PM

Oral Abstract Presentations and Awards

Speaker: Dinesh Kalra, MD, MBA, FACC, FAHA, FNLA, FSCCT, FSCMR, FASPC

04:35 PM - 05:30 PM

FIT Jeopardy / ”Stump the Attending” Happy Hour

Moderator: Steve Leung, MD