ISHLT 46^th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions

Wednesday, 22 April – Saturday, 25 April, 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, ON Canada

Registration for ISHLT2026 and 2026 Preconference Day is now open

Register & View the ISHLT2026 Scientific Program Now

Registration for the ISHLT 46^th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions and Preconference Day activities is now open! Take advantage of early bird pricing for the best rates and join your international peers in Toronto from 22–25 April.

The preliminary scientific program and Online Program Viewer are also now available! Check out the details on 46 symposia sessions and filter the content by core therapy and practice area.

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Revisit the key topics presented at ISHLT2025, and get excited for what ISHLT2026 has in store for attendees

Schedule at a Glance

Plan your schedule now to make sure you don't miss any of the exciting science or networking opportunities available to attendees of ISHLT2026. The Schedule at a Glance is your overview of everything happening onsite in Toronto, 22-25 April.

Monday, 20 April

4:00 – 7:00 p.m

Registration Open

Tuesday, 21 April

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

Registration Open

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall / Exhibitor Set Up

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

ISHLT Advanced Cardiac Therapies in Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatrics Masters Academy

ISHLT Cardiogenic Shock Academy: Real World Applications

ISHLT Infectious Disease/Pharmacy Academy: From Pathogens to Pharmacokinetics: ID and Pharmacy Optimizing Outcomes in Thoracic Transplant

ISHLT Thoracic Recovery Course – Hands On Experience

ISHLT Trainees Workshop
Presented by the ISHLT Foundation with support from Natera

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Early Career & Trainee Welcome Reception

Wednesday, 22 April

6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Registration Open

7:00 – 7:45 a.m.

First Time Attendee Orientation Breakfast

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

General Session I

9:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open
Poster Session 01 Open

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall

10:00 – 11:15 a.m.

Symposia / Oral Sessions

11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch Break

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Industry Symposia and Special Sessions

1:15 – 2:30 p.m.

Symposia / Oral Sessions

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Symposia / Oral Sessions

4:30 – 5:45 p.m.

Symposia / Oral Sessions

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception with Exhibitors and Poster Presenters

Poster Session 01 with Presenters

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Early Career Mentor Meetup

Thursday, 23 April

7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Registration Open

8:00 – 9:15 a.m

Symposia / Oral Sessions

9:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open
Poster Session 02 Open

9:15 – 9:45 a.m.

Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall

9:45 – 11:15 a.m.

General Session II

11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch Break

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Industry Symposia and Special Sessions

1:15 – 2:30 p.m.

Symposia / Oral Sessions

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Symposia / Oral Sessions

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Mini Oral Sessions

Reception with Exhibitors and Poster Presenters

Poster Session 02 with Presenters

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Professional Community Receptions

Friday, 24 April

7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Registration Open

8:15 – 9:00 a.m.

Symposia / Oral Sessions

9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Poster Session 03 Open

9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall

10:00 – 11:15 a.m.

Symposia / Oral Sessions

11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch Break

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Industry Symposia and Special Sessions

1:15 – 2:30 p.m.

Symposia / Oral Sessions

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Symposia / Oral Sessions

3:15 – 8:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Dismantle

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Mini Oral Sessions

Poster Session 03 with Presenters

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Professional Community Receptions

Saturday, 25 April

7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Registration Open

8:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Symposia / Oral Sessions

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

General Session III

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Symposia / Oral Sessions

12:45 – 2:00 p.m.

Symposia / Oral Sessions

All times are in US Eastern Time

Announcements

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12 December 2025

ISHLT2026 Preconference Day Scientific Programs Now Available

Experience immersive learning at the ISHLT Preconference Day activities on Tuesday, 21 April in Toronto just before ISHLT2026. The scientific programs for these events are now available.

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10 December 2025

Register for ISHLT2026 + Book Your Hotel for Toronto

Registration for the ISHLT 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions and Preconference Day activities is now open! While registering for ISHLT2026, you can now also book your hotel at exclusive ISHLT room rates.

Annual Meeting Education ISHLT2026 News

1 December 2025

Explore the ISHLT2026 Preliminary Scientific Program

The preliminary scientific program for the ISHLT 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions is now available. Check out the details on more than 40 symposia sessions and filter the content by core therapy and practice area.

Annual Meeting Education ISHLT2026 News

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