Table of Contents

• Today's Highlights
• Badge Pick Up & Registration
• Get the ISHLT2026 Mobile App
• WiFi Information
• Networking Opportunities
• Connect with Industry
• Today's Industry Symposia
• Affiliate Events
• Join the Conversation with #ISHLT2026

Badge Pick Up & Registration

DO YOU HAVE YOUR BADGE YET?

When you get on site, your first order of business should be to pick up your badge. You’ll need this to access educational sessions, the exhibit hall, and any ISHLT2026 event.

You'll need a badge to access educational sessions, the exhibit hall, and any ISHLT2026 events. Enter the Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building and follow the signs to proceed to the Registration Desk located on the 600 Level.

On 19 April, you should have received an email from ISHLT Annual Meeting <ishlt@mcievents.com> with the subject line “ISHLT2026 Badge QR Code and Receipt” regarding your unique badge QR code. To get your badge, scan the QR code below at any kiosk in the registration area.

If you did not receive this email, check your spam/junk folder, or search your name at the registration kiosks to print your badge.

GET AROUND THE CONVENTION CENTRE

ISHLT2026 will primarily take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building located at 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 2T6, Canada.

ISHLT2026 events will take place on Levels 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 of the convention centre. Get your bearings for the space by reviewing the Maps and Floor Plans at the link below or through the ISHLT2026 Mobile App.

Mobile App Information

THE MEETING IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS

Have the meeting in the palm of your hand by downloading the mobile app for ISHLT2026.

At the links below, you can explore the mobile app to view the full schedule of sessions and events in Toronto and update your profile.

Downloading the App and Logging in for the First Time:

• Click the relevant link below or access your device's app store and search for "Floq by Conference Compass"
• When installing, the app may ask if you want to allow notifications. We recommend keeping this on so you can get reminders about sessions you’ve saved.
• Open the app. The ISHLT2026 logo should appear at the top of the homepage screen. Tap the ISHLT2026 logo artwork to proceed.
• Tap the “Install” button to download app content.
• The app will prompt you to enter a password. Enter “abbott” (Note: this is case sensitive) and tap OK.
• The app will prompt you to sign in. Tap “Sign in with email” and you can create a Floq account by inputting a few details about yourself.
• You will receive an email from noreply@email.floq.live with instructions to verify your email address. Follow these steps to verify your email address. Remember to check your spam folder in case the email lands there.
• After you return to the app, you can confirm your information. You’ll also be asked a few questions about your privacy and visibility in the app.

The app includes educational and networking events. Log in now to start building your schedule. You can create your own appointments in the app by tapping “My Schedule” and then tapping the blue calendar icon to enter the appointment details.

The ISHLT2026 Mobile App is supported by Abbott.

SYMPOSIA SESSION TRANSLATION

Symposia session summaries and translations into 10 languages will be available on the mobile app. The symposia sessions will be recorded in real time and the app captures high level themes and summaries of each session, then translates them into multiple languages.

You can find it in the mobile app by tapping “Symposia Takeaways & Translation” on the app dashboard.

Languages available:

Your Schedule, Your Way

You can also view the full scientific content schedule through the Online Program Viewer or the ISHLT2026 Final Program Schedule At-A-Glance PDF.

WiFi Information

STAY CONNECTED ON SITE

Free WiFi access is available on site at ISHLT2026, supported by TransMedics, Inc.

SSID: ISHLT2026
Password: transmedics
(this password is case sensitive)

WIFI Supported by TransMedics, Inc.

Networking Opportunities

REFRESHMENT BREAKS

9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Exhibit Hall | Hall E

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall | Hall E
 

EVENING RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS AND POSTER PRESENTERS

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall and Poster Hall | Level 800

Gather with fellow attendees to connect with exhibitors and see the latest science.

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY RECEPTIONS

Back by popular demand! Connect with your specialty at these receptions.

The other five Professional Communities will meet tomorrow evening.

Today's Highlights

GENERAL SESSION II
9:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Hall F+G, Level 800

General Session II will feature a keynote address from Wayne Hawthorne, FABMS, PhD, MDSc, of the University of Sydney discussing lessons from xenotransplantation research and clinical practice. Rebecca Cogswell, MD, Chair of the ISHLT Thoracic Organ Transplant (TTX) Registry will provide an update and share new data. Joseph Rogers, MD, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation Editor-in-Chief will provide an update, followed by a tribute to pioneering surgeon, Sir Terence English.

2026 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD LECTURE
Part of General Session II

ISHLT will award the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award to John Dark, MB, FRCS during General Session II. A longtime leader within ISHLT, Professor Dark has served the society in many roles, including as the Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions Program Chair and as its 26th President, and has been a prominent advocate for ISHLT’s international mission and global scientific collaboration.

The ISHLT Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Society on individuals who have made a significant contribution toward improving the care of patients with advanced heart or lung disease or engaged in pioneering work that improved the care of patients with advanced heart or lung disease.

SYMPOSIUM 21: ISHLT-CSWG Joint Symposium: The Real World of Cardiogenic Shock
1:15 – 2:30 p.m. | Room 701 A&B

This session, presented by the Cardiogenic Shock Working Group (CSWG) and ISHLT, will highlight the real world of cardiogenic shock: unmet needs, recent advances, and future perspectives in the field.

SPECIAL SESSION 01 (Non-CME) ISHLT ECP Immunomodulation in Thoracic Transplantation Challenge Grant Selection Session
11:45 – 12:45 p.m. | Hall F+G

This session will showcase the five finalists for the ISHLT Extracorporeal Photopheresis Immunomodulation in Thoracic Transplantation Challenge Grant, supported by Therakos LLC. Each proposal will be scored by a panel of judges, and the winner will be announced during the Awards Presentations in the General Session on Saturday, 25 April.

ORAL SESSION 18: Philp K. Caves Award Candidates Session
3:00 – 4:15 p.m. | Room 714-716

Established in 1982, the Philip K. Caves Award encourages and rewards original high-quality research performed by residents, fellows, trainees, and graduate students. Six finalists have been selected to present their high-scoring research in this session. At the conclusion of the session, the best research presentation will be selected by a panel of judges, and the winner will be announced during the Awards Presentations in the General Session on Saturday, 25 April.

VISIT THE POSTER HALL
Poster Hall Open | 9:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Poster Session 1 Presenters | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Featured Poster Session 2 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Hall D, Level 800

Visit the Poster Hall on 800 Level of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to browse posters in Poster Session 2. Poster presenters will be there to discuss their posters beginning at 6:00 p.m. Featured Poster Sessions 2 will also begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Poster Hall Theaters located within the Poster Hall. These rapid-fire presentations give presenters the unique opportunity to deliver a brief oral presentation of their abstract, rather than a traditional poster format.

View the poster hall times and topics throughout the week in the mobile app by tapping “Poster Hall” on the app dashboard. Tap into a topic and then select “Presentations” to see a detailed list of every presenter and poster in that category. Tap on the poster title to read the description and to save the poster to your schedule.

Connect with Industry

VISIT THE EXHIBIT HALL
9:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Hall E, Level 800

Industry partners can’t wait to welcome you back to the ISHLT Annual Meeting’s sold-out Exhibit Hall! Reconnect with over 70 exhibitors and see their newest products and innovations.

For a full list of Exhibitors on the mobile app and their booth numbers, tap “Exhibit Hall” on the app dashboard. Tap into each exhibitor to see more information. On this page, tap the booth number to see the floor plan. Find the full exhibit hall layout by tapping “Maps and Floor Plans” on the app dashboard.

EXPLORE NON-CME INDUSTRY SYMPOSIA
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Abbott | Room 714-716
Measuring What Matters: Use of dd-cfDNA to Move Past Biopsy in Heart Transplant Care

CareDx | 718 A
Evolving Technologies for Early CLAD Diagnosis

CVRx | Room 801 A&B
MMDx™ Heart & Lung: Real-World Insights from Molecular Assessment in Transplantation

Lung Bioengineering | Room 718 B
A Higher Standard: Modern Innovations Elevating Lung Preservation

Paragonix Technologies | Room 701 A&B
A Higher Standard: Modern Innovations Elevating Lung Preservation

TransMedics, Inc. | Room 808
From NRP to EVLP - Multimodal Strategies to Expand Lung Utilization and Improve Outcomes

Visit the ISHLT2026 website for the full list of Industry Symposia this week, or view them in the mobile app by tapping “Non-CME Industry Symposia” on the app dashboard.

Explore Toronto

Learn more about how to get around Toronto, where to eat, what to see, and local events while you’re in town and not attending ISHLT2026 sessions or events. Visit the Destination Toronto website or their information desk which is located across from the Registration Desk on the 600 Level.

INFORMATION DESK HOURS: Thursday, 23 April | 9:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Explore Toronto

ISHLT2026 WOUND CARE DRIVE

Donate band-aids, ace bandages, sterile gauze, or kling rolls to the ISHLT2026 Wound Care Drive to support Not Just Tourists. Donations will be accepted by the Registration Desk on the 600 Level.

Learn More

Are you following along on social media? There’s a great conversation going. Visit the #ISHLT2026 hashtag to tap into the discussion and be sure to use the hashtag when you post anywhere about the ISHLT Annual Meeting.

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Stay Alert: Protect Yourself from Scams

Fraudulent emails and websites targeting meeting attendees are on the rise. Avoid providing personal information or clicking on suspicious links. The ISHLT website, ishlt.org/ishlt2026, is the only place you should trust meeting information. No one will email you to ask for payment or hotel information. Check that all emails you receive are coming from an @ishlt.org email address, and do not respond to any suspicious senders.

Contact us at information@ishlt.org or call 1-312-224-1277 if you have any questions or doubts.

 

Industry support from the following companies is separate from the CME activity. All decisions regarding content for the ISHLT 2026 Annual Meeting are made independently by the ISHLT Program Committee and not influenced by any ACCME defined ineligible company.

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