Looking for the right AFib conference to advance your practice? The Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (Western AFib) offers a unique blend of practical, case-based learning, world-class faculty, and a collaborative community focused on improving outcomes in atrial fibrillation care. Explore the comparison below to see how Western AFib stands apart — and why it’s recognized as one of the most practical and comprehensive AFib education meetings in the world.
Western AFib is supported by world-renowned faculty and is recognized as the official meeting of EP Lab Digest, a respected electrophysiology publication. Faculty members include experts at the forefront of AFib research and treatment, delivering evidence-based insights and real-world practical learning throughout the symposium.
Western AFib features more than 80 globally recognized experts, including electrophysiologists, cardiologists, allied health professionals, and key opinion leaders who drive advances in AFib diagnosis, management, and treatment. Attendees benefit from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences that span cutting-edge clinical research and practical care strategies
Unlike many events that rely heavily on traditional lecture formats, Western AFib emphasizes interactive learning through case-based discussions, live case presentations, roundtables, lightning sessions, and audience-driven Q&A segments. Its agenda covers AFib “A to Z,” encompassing stroke risk, imaging, ablation, digital health, and more across multidisciplinary topics.
Western AFib attracts electrophysiologists, cardiologists, primary care clinicians, EP lab allied professionals, fellows, students, and industry partners who are committed to improving AFib care. Attendees gain actionable clinical insights, exposure to emerging strategies and tools, networking opportunities, and practical approaches they can implement in their practices to enhance patient outcomes.
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Compared to Other AFib Meetings |
| Scope of Curriculum | AFib A to Z — everything a clinician treating AFib needs to know: stroke risk, carotid disease, imaging, ablation, and digital health, curated across disciplines. | Narrower topic focus; often confined to one discipline or procedural technique. |
| Learning Format | Designed for discussion, debate, and interaction — case-based panels, roundtables, lightning sessions, and audience-driven Q&A. | Primarily lecture-based with limited opportunity for peer exchange. |
| Faculty Depth and Engagement | Features ~90 globally recognized experts — including leaders shaping the latest trials and technologies. Faculty are accessible, active, and engaged throughout the meeting and year-round via EP Lab Digest and digital channels. | Often smaller faculty groups; less opportunity for direct interaction or ongoing engagement outside the event. |
| Official Media Partner | Official meeting of EP Lab Digest, providing year-round coverage, interviews, and educational extensions that keep conversations going long after the meeting ends. | Typically no formal media alignment or continuous exposure. |
| Community & Continuity | Now in its 19th year, Western AFib is a tight-knit, inclusive community that continues learning together across platforms and throughout the year. | Variable continuity; most events are standalone experiences. |