ISHLT 46^th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions

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

Abstract Submissions Open Now

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, 14 October at 11:59 p.m. ET / Wednesday, 15 October at 3:59 UTC. Don’t delay—if your science is ready to submit, act now.

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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

Tuesday, 21 April

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

All times are in US Eastern Time

Announcements

1 August 2025

NOW OPEN: ISHLT2026 Call for Abstracts

ISHLT is now accepting abstract submissions for its 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in Toronto, ON Canada on 22-25 April, 2026. Don’t delay—if your science is ready to submit, act now.

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7 July 2025

ISHLT2026 Call for Abstract Reviewers

As ISHLT prepares for another exciting year of innovative research, interested members are invited to apply to serve as Abstract Reviewers for ISHLT2026. Complete the online application by Thursday, 31 July at 11:59 p.m. ET / Friday, 1 August at 3:59 UTC.

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2 June 2025

ISHLT2026 Symposium Proposal Submission Site Now Open

Submissions are now being accepted for ISHLT2026 Symposia Proposals! ISHLT members are welcome to submit 75-minute symposia proposals to the ISHLT 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, to be held 22-25 April, 2026 in Toronto, ON Canada.

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