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106th Annual Meeting
May 2-5 2026; McCormick Place Lakeside Center | Chicago, IL, USA
The world's most prestigious cardiothoracic surgery event. Grow your expertise, network with leading experts, and help build the future of cardiothoracic surgery.
Join Us in Chicago
Join Us in Chicago
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of my esteemed Program Committee, it is my pleasure to invite you to join us for the AATS 106th Annual Meeting, May 2–5 in Chicago. I am delighted to share that the scientific program is now available and registration is officially open. The AATS Annual Meeting remains one of the defining hallmarks of our Association, and interest continues to grow year after year. This year, we received a record-setting number of abstract and case video submissions, more than 2,200 in total, with significant increases across all tracks. The Program Committee has worked tirelessly over recent months, building on the strong foundation of prior meetings, to design a scientific program that reflects the extraordinary depth, breadth, and innovation of contemporary cardiothoracic surgery. Read More
Basic Science Lecture
Plenary Session | Saturday, May 2 | 9:40AM
Azra Raza, Columbia University
David J. Sugarbaker Memorial Lectureship
Plenary Session | Saturday, May 2 | 11:30AM
Mohanbir Sawhney, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management
Congenital Legends Luncheon
Sunday, May 3 | 12:15PM–1:15PM
Richard A. Jonas, The George Washington University
Pre-registration required.
Thoracic Legends Luncheon
Sunday, May 3 | 12:15PM–1:15PM
Douglas Mathisen, Massachusetts General Hospital
Pre-registration required.
Cardiac Legends Luncheon
Monday, May 4 | 12:15PM–1:15PM
Craig R. Smith, Columbia University Irving Medical Center of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Pre-registration required.
Congenital Valve Symposium
Friday, May 1, 2026
Chicago
1:00PM - 5:00PM
$200
The Congenital Valve Symposium is a half-day event in conjunction with the AATS 106th Annual Meeting and is the only Symposium in the world focused on congenital heart valve surgery. Join leading adult cardiac surgeons and congenital surgeons on the presentation and the intensive discussion of individual cases with a significant emphasis on video cases and techniques. The most frequently performed valve procedure in the pediatric population is a valve replacement, and the number of Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) patients is increasing year over year – often leading to valve procedures. This is an opportunity for adult cardiac surgeons and congenital surgeons to share tips and tricks and ultimately learn from one another.
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