ISHLT 46^th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions

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

View the 2026 Preliminary Scientific Program

The preliminary scientific program and Online Program Viewer are also now available! Check out the details on 46 symposia sessions and filter the content by core therapy and practice area.

The Preliminary Program includes session descriptions, talk titles, and faculty for General and Symposia Sessions at ISHLT2026. Abstract sessions will be available to browse in January, with abstracts embargoed until 1 March.

View the Program

Online booking access for hotels in Toronto and ISHLT2026 Registration will open in December 2025.

What Was Hot at ISHLT2025

Revisit the key topics presented at ISHLT2025, and get excited for what ISHLT2026 has in store for attendees

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. – 5:00 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

1 December 2025

Explore the ISHLT2026 Preliminary Scientific Program

The preliminary scientific program for the ISHLT 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions is now available. Check out the details on more than 40 symposia sessions and filter the content by core therapy and practice area.

Annual Meeting Education ISHLT2026 News

ISHLT2026 | Toronto, ON Canada | 22-25 April, 2026

20 November 2025

See You In Toronto: Plan Ahead for ISHLT2026

Join your global multidisciplinary colleagues for ISHLT2026 in Toronto. Find helpful information regarding registration, travel, and Preconference Day at ishlt.org/ishlt2026.

Annual Meeting Education Interdisciplinary Networks ISHLT2026 News Professional Communities

19 November 2025

Attend ISHLT2026 Preconference Day Activities

The ISHLT Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions Preconference Day activities continue to expand. Check out the calendar of Academies and Workshops that are taking place in Toronto on Tuesday, 21 April. Registration for these events will open in mid-December.

Academy Advanced Heart Failure & Transplantation Annual Meeting Cardiogenic Shock Early Career Education Infectious Diseases ISHLT2026 News Pediatrics Pharmacy

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