Chula Vista will host the annual meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) from July 9–12, drawing more than 1,100 participants and a global mix of physicians, technicians and trainees to the city adjacent to San Diego.
The conference, aimed at cardiovascular imaging professionals, features a program of 39 sessions across 15 tracks, and includes over 300 abstracts and about 200 speakers, organizers say. The agenda mixes scientific presentations, didactic sessions and hands‑on workshops intended to support both clinical practice and the business management of cardiac CT programs.
What changes for Chula Vista residents
Local businesses and services can expect increased demand during the meeting, which runs through Saturday. Hotels, restaurants and transportation services in Chula Vista and nearby San Diego are likely to see higher occupancy and traffic. The gathering also brings regional attention to cardiac imaging advances and to the medical community’s work in the field.
Conference highlights begin with a pre‑course on Thursday, July 9, featuring workshops on aortic preprocedural planning and on procedures such as tricuspid, pulmonic and left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). Forums will cover congenital heart disease and artificial intelligence (AI), and sessions will address the business aspects of running a CT program. Organizers are also hosting an evening reception focused on women in the field.
“Once a year, we all join forces and join hands together and try to give the best that we can,”
Those are the words of Ronen Rubinshtein, MD of Edith Wolfson Medical Center in Holon, Israel, the program chair for the meeting and incoming president of SCCT, who described the program as “really diverse” and likened the conference to a World Cup in its scope and energy.
- Dates: July 9–12, with a pre‑course on July 9.
- Attendance: more than 1,100 participants expected.
- Program: 39 sessions, 15 tracks, >300 abstracts, ~200 speakers.
Local context and longer-term impact
Bringing an international medical meeting to Chula Vista raises the city’s profile as a host for scientific and professional conferences. For residents, the immediate effects will be visible in increased downtown activity and hotel bookings; for local healthcare providers, the event offers opportunities to observe advances in cardiac CT, including the role of artificial intelligence and innovations in prevention and structural heart disease imaging.
Organizers say the SCCT has a history of promoting innovation in cardiac CT and this year’s program is intended to appeal broadly to clinicians at different career stages and to allied professionals. The mix of scientific sessions, practical workshops and business forums aims to help those running and developing cardiac CT programs translate research into practice.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Participants expected | 1,100+ |
| Sessions | 39 |
| Tracks | 15 |
| Abstracts | >300 |
| Speakers | ~200 |
Residents with an interest in cardiovascular health, medical education or local economic activity may notice the conference’s footprint this week. City and venue officials often coordinate with meeting organizers on logistics; attendees and local businesses are encouraged to follow any posted guidance about parking, traffic and venue access while the event is under way.
The SCCT meeting in Chula Vista continues the organization’s efforts to expand cardiac CT practice and education following its 20th anniversary celebrations last year. The event’s combination of science, education and hands‑on sessions aims to support both clinical care and program development in cardiac imaging.
