ISHLT 47th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions

Preconference Day: 13 April, 2027
Annual Meeting: 14 – 17 April, 2027
International Convention Centre Sydney
Sydney, NSW Australia

Acknowledgement of Country

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the First Nations people of the land we call Australia. The First Nations people of Sydney are the Gadigal of the Eora Nation.

See You in Sydney for ISHLT2027

You’re invited to the ISHLT 47th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions (ISHLT2027), which will take place at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia on 14-17 April, 2027, with preconference activities on 13 April. It’s a good time to start planning to submit your science for the meeting. Learn more about the timeline for symposia and abstract submissions, including some changes to allow speakers more time to plan to attend the meeting.

The ISHLT Annual Meeting is the premier global event for the treatment of advanced heart and lung failure and pulmonary vascular diseases, including cardiothoracic transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and innovative therapies. ISHLT2027 is hosted by The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), a global organization with more than 4,000 members in 55 countries.

In this four-day conference, you’ll share in the latest science and meet with clinicians and researchers from around the world. The meeting is also a jumping off point for ISHLT’s year-round activities, such as practice guideline development, future research and symposia topics, and inter-institutional collaboration. Repeat attendees at ISHLT’s meetings create and deepen relationships with lifelong colleagues and friends.

The future of caring for heart and lung disease is shaped at the ISHLT Annual Meeting. We look forward to seeing you in Sydney for ISHLT2027.

Headshot of Melissa CousinoMelissa Cousino, PhD
ISHLT2027 Scientific Program Chair
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI USA

Headshot of Peter HopkinsPeter Hopkins, FRACP
ISHLT President, 2026-2027
The Prince Charles Hospital
Brisbane, QLD Australia


See what's in store for you in Sydney on our ISHLT2027 Travel page. Additional information about preparing for your trip to Australia will be added as soon as they become available.

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Timeline and Key Dates

Volunteer Opportunities

Call for Symposia Proposal Reviewers, May 2026
Call for Abstract Reviewers, July 2026

Symposia Submissions Open

1-22 June, 2026

Abstract Submissions Open

3 August – 29 September, 2026
NOTE: Submissions close slightly earlier this year.

Symposia Participation Notifications

Symposium Proposal Status Notifications sent 16 October

Symposium Faculty Invited by 19 October

Symposium Faculty Finalized by 13 November

Registration Opens

December 2026

Updated for ISHLT2027:

Abstract Status Notifications sent 4 December

Accepted Abstract Presentation Invitations sent 18 December
You will be notified several weeks earlier this year to give your team ample time for travel planning.

Abstract Confirmation/Withdrawal Deadline is 22 January
The deadline is slightly earlier this year to allow presenters to finalize travel plans.

View complete timeline for full information on abstract submissions and poster-only options for Sydney.Download the Timeline
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