Your Community at ISHLT2026

Published 20 March 2026
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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.

Early Career & Trainee Welcome Reception

Tuesday, 21 April | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Attend this casual reception before the meeting begins to network with other early career professionals and trainees, and make connections to carry with you through the meeting. 


Early Career Mentor Meetup, supported by Natera

Wednesday, 22 April | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

All trainees and early career ISHLT2026 attendees are welcome to drop in on this reception to meet with multidisciplinary mentors for networking and career guidance.

ISHLT Anesthesiology & Critical Care Professional Community Receptions

Friday, 24 April | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Connect with the Anesthesiology & Critical Care community during this reception.

ISHLT Cardiology Professional Community Receptions

Thursday, 23 April | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Connect with the Cardiology community during this reception.

ISHLT Cardiothoracic Surgery Professional Community Receptions

Thursday, 23 April | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Connect with the Cardiothoracic Surgery community during this reception.

ISHLT Infectious Diseases Professional Community Receptions

Friday, 24 April | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Connect with the Infectious Diseases community during this reception.

ISHLT Nursing & Allied Health Professional Community Receptions

Thursday, 23 April | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Connect with the Nursing & Allied Health community during this reception.

ISHLT Pathology Community Receptions

Friday, 24 April | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Connect with the Pathology community during this reception.

ISHLT Pediatrics Community Receptions

Friday, 24 April | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Connect with the Pediatrics community during this reception.

ISHLT Pharmacy Community Receptions

Thursday, 23 April | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Connect with the Pharmacy community during this reception.

ISHLT Pulmonology Community Receptions

Thursday, 23 April | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Connect with the Pulmonology community during this reception.

ISHLT Research & ImmunologyCommunity Receptions

Friday, 24 April | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Connect with the Research & Immunology community during this reception.

ISHLT2026 Welcome Reception, supported by TransMedics, Inc.

Wednesday, 22 April | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Gather with fellow attendees to meet and connect over poster sessions and throughout the exhibit hall.