ISHLT 47^th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions

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

Acknowledgement of Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the First Nations people of the land we call Australia. The First Nations people of Sydney are the Gadigal of the Eora Nation.

ISHLT2027 is supported in part by:

Open Opportunities for ISHLT2027

ISHLT2027 Call for Abstracts

The ISHLT Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions is the place to share your work internationally among the world’s most influential professionals in the field of advanced heart and lung failure, transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and pulmonary vascular disease.

The abstract submission site will remain open until Tuesday, 29 September at 11:59 p.m. ET / Wednesday, 30 September at 3:59 UTC. Don’t delay—if your science is ready to submit, act now.

Submit an Abstract

Announcements

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 ISHLT2027. The Schedule at a Glance is your overview of everything happening onsite in Sydney, 14-17 April.

Monday, 12 April

4:00 – 7:00 p.m

Registration Open

Tuesday, 13 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. – 3:00 p.m

ISHLT Pediatric Academy: Global Perspectives on Establishing a Pediatric Thoracic Transplant Program - From Vision to Sustainable Excellence

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

ISHLT Nursing & Allied Health Academy

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

ISHLT/PVRI/PHA Pulmonary Hypertension Academy

ISHLT Shock & Recovery Academy

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Early Career & Trainee Welcome Reception

Wednesday, 14 April

6:30 a.m. – 7:30 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, 15 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

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, 16 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

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Mini Oral Sessions

Reception with Exhibitors and Poster Presenters

Poster Session 03 with Presenters

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Professional Community Receptions

3:15 – 8:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Dismantle

Saturday, 17 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

Timeline and Key Dates

Abstract Submissions Open

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

Symposia Participation Notifications

16 October
Symposium Proposal Status Notifications

19 October
Symposium Faculty Invited

13 November
Symposium Faculty Finalized

Abstract Notifications

4 December
Abstract Status Notifications

18 December
Accepted Abstract Presentation Invitations

22 January
Abstract Confirmation/Withdrawal Deadline

Registration Opens

December 2026

View complete timeline for details and abstract submission options.Download the Timeline

See You in Sydney

You're Invited to ISHLT2027

The future of caring for heart and lung disease is shaped at the ISHLT Annual Meeting. Program Chair Melissa Cousino, PhD and ISHLT President Peter Hopkins, FRACP invite you to dive in, and join your colleagues in Sydney.

Plan Your Travel

Visit our ISHLT2027 Travel page for information about preparing for your trip to Australia, including details on obtaining your visa, and booking your flights and hotel.

Get Info on the Meeting

Be sure you have an active account with ISHLT to ensure you’re on the mailing list for future updates about ISHLT2027. For questions, send an email to support@ishlt.org.