ISHLT 47th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions

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

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2027 Timeline and Key Dates

Volunteer Opportunities

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

Symposium Proposal Submissions Open

1-22 June, 2026
View the ISHLT2027 Call for Symposium Proposals

Abstract Submissions Open

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

Symposium Proposal Notifications

Symposium Proposal Status Notifications sent 16 October

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.

For ISHLT2027 Only—Abstract Submission Guidance

Abstract submitters for ISHLT2027 may indicate that their work should be considered for ePoster presentation only. An ePoster (electronic poster) is displayed onscreen in the Poster Hall and searchable online, with options for direct email to authors.

  • If you believe you or a member of your team may be able to travel to Sydney, submit your abstract for full consideration.
    • This option allows the submission to be evaluated for in-person oral presentations as well as in-person poster presentations.
    • If one member of your team plans to attend ISHLT2027, that individual may present multiple abstracts on behalf of the group.
  • If you know in advance that no one from your team will be able to travel to Sydney, you may select the ePoster-only option during the abstract submission.
  • ePoster opportunities are limited to submissions that select the ePoster-only option at the time of submission. If the abstract is accepted, an additional administrative fee will apply.