This annual continuing medical education conference focuses on the science, techniques, and technologies of cardiopulmonary bypass and extracorporeal perfusion. Among 2017 perfusion conferences, CREF offers a scientific agenda you simply won’t find anywhere else: in-depth presentations by leading experts in the field, hands-on training workshops, open “fireside” discussions with faculty moderators, panel and case discussions, and industry-sponsored Product Theaters on topics related to cardiovascular surgery and extra-corporeal perfusion. CREF offers an impressive exhibit show that features the newest, hottest equipment and technology available on the market today.