Arrhythmia Alliance (A-A) The Heart Rhythm Charity has announced the return of the Heart Rhythm Congress (HRC) for its 21st year, taking place 05 until 07 October 2025 at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham.
Since the very first HRC in 2005, attended by 850 delegates and 150 patients at The National Motorcycle Museum, the congress has become the UK’s largest and most influential event dedicated to arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorders) care. Today, HRC welcomes over 2,000 delegates annually, including healthcare professionals from across the world, and offers more than 200 hours of accredited education alongside unique patient and caregiver programmes.
HRC2025 at a glance:
- 280+ expert presenters from the UK and worldwide
- 18 CPD credits approved by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK
- 200+ hours of educational content annually
- 3,050 sqm exhibition hall showcasing the latest in arrhythmia diagnostics andtreatments
- Dedicated Patient Education Day for patients, families, and caregivers (Sunday05 October)
Highlights of HRC2025 include focused sessions to maximise educational value, a high-profile plenary session featuring leading voices in electrophysiology, and hands-on simulator and device programming training supported by industry partners, including Medtronic and Abbott. Popular ‘Meet the Expert’ sessions tailored to nurses, physiologists, and physicians return for a third year.
Dr Shouvik Haldar, HRC2025 Programme Director, said: “We are delighted to welcome delegates to HRC2025, a truly international meeting that has, for over two decades, been at the forefront of innovation in arrhythmia care. This year’s programme reflects the strength and breadth of our global community by bringing together world-leading faculty, cutting-edge science, and unique opportunities for collaboration. HRC2025 promises to be a landmark year in our mission to improve arrhythmia care worldwide.”
Trudie Lobban MBE, Founder & Trustee of Arrhythmia Alliance, added: “When I first launched Heart Rhythm Congress in 2005, my vision was to create a meeting place where patients, healthcare professionals, and innovators could come together to improve outcomes for those living with various heart rhythm conditions and save lives. Twenty years later, it is humbling to see how HRC has grown into a truly international congress, while never losing sight of its roots in patient need. Our Patient Day remains the heart of HRC - ensuring those living with arrhythmias, their families, and their caregivers are empowered with knowledge, support, and a voice alongside the medical community.
"This milestone is not just a celebration of how far we have come, but a reaffirmation of our commitment to improving the lives of all those affected by heart rhythm disorders including syncope and atrial fibrillation.”
From its inception in 2005 to becoming a global hub for arrhythmia education, HRC has continually evolved to meet the needs of the community. Expanding to the ICC Birmingham in 2012, HRC delivered a world first by moving online during 2020 and 2021, and introducing innovative formats to keep learning engaging and accessible.
As the burden of arrhythmias continues to grow globally, HRC2025 stands as both a celebration of progress and a call to action for the future of patient care.
Registration for HRC2025 is open. Full details are available at: www.heartrhythmalliance.org
