ISHLT 46^th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions

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

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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. – 6:00 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

10 April 2026

Featured ISHLT2026 Sessions in Your Practice Area

Explore the science coming to Toronto in your specialty and ISHLT Professional Community. These highlight sheets provide a glimpse into the ISHLT2026 symposia, oral, and mini oral sessions that may fit your interests.

Anesthesiology & Critical Care Annual Meeting Cardiology Cardiothoracic Surgery Education Infectious Diseases ISHLT2026 News Nursing & Allied Health Pathology Pediatrics Pharmacy Professional Communities Pulmonology Research & Immunology

2 April 2026

Meet the ISHLT2026 Roving Reporters

Meet the ISHLT2026 Roving Reporters. These eleven ISHLT members will be posting summaries and insights through ISHLT2026. Connect with them on social media to follow along!

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplantation Advanced Lung Failure & Transplantation Annual Meeting Early Career Education ISHLT2026 Mechanical Circulatory Support News Pulmonary Vascular Disease (PAH & CTEPH)

20 March 2026

Your Community at ISHLT2026

The ISHLT 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in Toronto is the place to reconnect with your peers, meet colleagues, and dig deeper into the science of heart and lung disease and transplantation. Check out these events.

Annual Meeting Collaborative Early Career ISHLT2026 News Professional Communities