Sponsored Symposia

Friday, 12 June 2026

Beyond targets: The real-world impact of ASCVD in New Zealand
Time: 7:15am - 8:15am (breakfast available from 6:45am)
Speakers: Prof Ralph Stewart, Assoc Prof Adam Nelson, Prof Scott Harding
Location: Matiu Meeting Room 1A

Beyond the weight: Exploring patient-centric approaches to obesity and cardiovasular care
Synopsis: 
The session will explore:
- Why early obesity management matters for cardiovascular risk and outcomes
- Key clincial data for GLP-1RAs in the obesity and CV space, with a focus on SELECT
-The multidisciplinary management of patients receiving GLP-1RA therapy follwoing a cardiovascular event
Time: 7:15am - 8:15am (breakfast available from 6:45am)
Speakers: Dr Gerard McQuinlan, Dr Daniel Chan and Prof Jeremy Krebs (chair)
Location: Makaro Meeting Room 1C

Saturday, 13 June 2026

The Impact of viral diseases in patients with CV disease
Time: 7:30am - 8:30am (breakfast available from 7:00am)
Location: Matiu Meeting Room 1A
Speaker: Dr Alexander Hosking

Aurora EV-ICD - the real world experience
Time: 7:30am - 8:30am (breakfast available from 7:00am)
Location: Makaro Meeting Room 1C
Speaker: Prof Darren Hooks and Dr Niall Foley

Evidence and technical aspects for early DCB adopters including in-stent restenosis

Time: 7:30am - 8:30am (breakfast available from 7:00am)
Speakers: Dr Sandeep Basavarajaiah, Dr Jith Somaratne, Prof Scott Harding (chair)
Location: Rongomātāne Meeting Room C