FAQs

Whether you're joining us in Boston or virtually, below is information to help you prepare for the HCM9 experience.

I Haven’t Registered Yet

For the first time in Summit history, in-person tickets are SOLD OUT.

Join us virtually instead! It's in no way a consolation prize. Our virtual platform was a hit in 2024, and we're bringing back an even stronger experience for 2026 — full live access to the core program plus six months of enduring content and more.

  • YES! Now through October 22, you can register at any time. Get your virtual ticket HERE.

    *Please be sure to fill in the field for “CC email address” with a secondary email to ensure you receive our communications.

  • NO... unfortunately, we are at fire code capacity. There is also no waitlist. This being our ninth Summit, we know first-hand cancellations after 5 weeks out are extremely rare.

    There is also absolutely no on-site registration. (We do not even bring the equipment to the hotel to accommodate such requests.)

I’m Already Registered


Both in-person and virtual attendees will benefit from reading through this section in its entirety.

  • CLICK HERE and follow the confirmation prompts

  • Adding a personal "CC" email to your registration is highly recommended based on institutional firewalls blocking event emails. It’s the simplest and best way to ensure all our communications and your day-of log-in credentials reach you in a timely fashion.

  • We start emailing registrants on September 22 with both on-site and/or virtual details. Please be sure to add info@hcmsummit.org to your safe senders list now to ensure delivery.

  • The Summit proudly uses the FREE Cvent Events app. Please CLICK HERE for Apple Store & Google Play links and instructions to download it now. (Both virtual AND in-person attendees benefit from app features — like submitting questions to speakers.)

  • The virtual platform officially opens by October 1. Use the links/codes from our emails to log in early and get comfortable. Use the link in #4 to download the FREE event app now to get prepared.

  • Yes. Please CLICK HERE for the current event agenda. (This is always the most up-to-date version.)

  • The live Summit (Oct 22-25) runs on Eastern Time (ET) from Boston, MA, USA.

  • For details on the CME provided at HCM9, please CLICK HERE. All attendees will receive a link to claim certificates several ways during the live event (QR code, on-site screens, e-blasts).

I’m Attending In Boston

  • YES! Your in-person registration includes full virtual platform access, both live during the event and for six months after, through April 25, 2027.

    Please scroll up to download the Cvent Events app as it’s a very helpful on-site attendee tool.

  • Optional programming that complements the core educational agenda:

    • Care Team Forum — RSVP if you haven't. (Everyone who has RSVPd will get session details starting early October.) HCM9 attendees only, in-person only, care team members only (NPs, PAs, RNs, etc.).

    • Product Theaters — No RSVP needed. Ten industry-hosted 60-minute sessions across the weekend; food provided at most.

    • Friday Night: All-Attendee Reception — No RSVP needed. On-site, 6:30–8:30 PM. Cocktails and light dinner with Boston Harbor views.

    • Saturday Night: An Evening with the HCMA — Pre-RSVP required. Hosted by Lisa Salberg, 7:00–9:00 PM, on-site.

  • The answers to all of your on-site logistical questions will be answered in full in our pre-event emails that will commence Sep 22 (one month out). Please watch your inbox. If you don’t receive the Sep 22 email, please Modify Your Registration to include a secondary “CC” email address.

  • Venue: Boston Seaport Hotel

I’m Attending Virtually

  • You get full live access to the core scientific program as it happens, streamed through the platform (either on your web browser or the app) — plus six months of enduring/on-demand access after the event, through April 25, 2027.

    All attendees - even in Boston - have to submit questions to speakers virtually, so you get equal footing in terms of Drs. Maron and Ommen considering your question submission for the Live Q&As ad Discussion Panels.

  • The platform opens by October 1 so you can log in early and get familiar with the layout and offerings well before the event starts.

  • The Care Team Forum (Thu night), the All-Attendee Reception (Fri night), and the Evening with the HCMA (Sat night) are in-person only and not part of the virtual experience.

    The industry product theaters are mostly live-streamed, but there are a few exceptions. Please peruse the main Product Theaters page for more details on virtual access to each.

  • Full details on how to set yourself up for the ideal live-stream experience will come in our pre-event emails starting Sep 22. But, suffice it to say, you can stream the Summit from any device from anywhere in the world.