ISHLT 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions

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

Toronto, ON Canada

Get Ready for ISHLT2026

Start planning your travel to attend ISHLT2026! Visit the Travel to Toronto page for details on Toronto hotels with ISHLT room rates, and important information on obtaining the necessary documentation for traveling to the Canada.

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

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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

Photo of people attending the ISHLT2025 Early Career Reception
31 October 2025

ISHLT2026 Registration Rates + Pricing

Registration rates and policies for ISHLT2026, ISHLT Academies, and Preconference Day events are now available. As always, rates differ depending on your membership status and country of practice. Registration will open in mid-December 2025.

Annual Meeting Education ISHLT2026 News

16 October 2025

Important Travel Information for ISHLT2026

The ISHLT’s 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions will take place in Toronto, ON Canada in April 2026. If you plan to attend ISHLT2026, please review the following important travel information and take any necessary next steps to ensure you’ll be able to join in Toronto.

Annual Meeting ISHLT2026 News

7 October 2025

LAST CALL: ISHLT2026 Abstract Submissions

The ISHLT2026 Call for Abstracts submission site closes next week. Don’t delay – submit your best science in advanced heart and lung failure and transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and pulmonary vascular disease by Tuesday, 14 October at 11:59 p.m. ET/Wednesday, 15 October at 03:59 UTC.

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