
ISHLT 47th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions
Preconference Day: 13 April, 2027
Annual Meeting: 14 – 17 April, 2027
International Convention Centre Sydney
Sydney, NSW Australia
Annual Meeting News
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Your Community at ISHLT202620 March 2026The ISHLT 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in Toronto is the place to reconnect with your peers, meet colleagues, and dig deeper into the science of heart and lung disease and transplantation. Check out these events.
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Meet the Mentors of ISHLT20265 March 2026Trainee and early career attendees of ISHLT2026 are invited to attend the Early Career Mentor Meetup reception, supported by Natera, on Wednesday, 22 April. Learn more about the invited mentors who will be at the reception.
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ISHLT2026 Abstracts Now Available6 March 2026Abstracts for the ISHLT 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions are now available to view online, alongside details of the invited lecture symposia that make up the full scientific program for ISHLT2026.
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Make ISHLT2026 Make a Difference: Pack a Purpose3 March 2026As part of ISHLT’s social responsibility initiatives, the Society is hosting a donation drive at ISHLT2026 to support Not Just Tourists and its commitment to ending the waste of usable medical supplies by getting them to those in most need. Plan to bring wound care items to Toronto.
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ISHLT2026 Sessions That Fit Your Interests13 February 2026Find scientific content being presented at ISHLT2026 that aligns with your interests and scope by exploring the Online Program Viewer. The dynamic Online Program Viewer allows you to view the lineup of sessions, invited lectures, abstracts, and speakers, and makes it easy to filter by specific topics.
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ISHLT Honors Robert L. Kormos, MD, FRCS(C), FACS with Amanda W. Rowe Distinguished Service Award12 February 2026The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) has named Robert L. Kormos, MD, FRCS(C), FACS as the recipient of its 2026 Amanda W. Rowe Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes sustained and outstanding contributions to the Society.
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Networking and Collaboration at ISHLT20266 February 2026The ISHLT 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in Toronto is the place to connect and collaborate with colleagues you already know and peers you haven’t met yet.
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ISHLT2026 Preconference Day: Workshops For Trainees3 February 2026Trainees can experience immersive learning at one of the ISHLT workshops taking place on Tuesday, 21 April in Toronto just before the 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions.
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ISHLT Honors Professor John Dark, MB, FRCS with Lifetime Achievement Award30 January 2026The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) has named John Dark, MB, FRCS as the recipient of its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, the Society’s highest honor.
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ISHLT2026 Preconference Day: Immersive Learning with Academies19 January 2026Experience immersive learning by registering for one of the ISHLT Academies taking place on Tuesday, 21 April in Toronto, just before ISHLT2026.
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Early Career Professionals Needed as Roving Reporters at ISHLT202626 December 2025Apply to be an ISHLT2026 Roving Reporter and share your perspective with thousands of attendees while expanding your professional reach. Apply by Friday, 16 January
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Browse the Final Program for ISHLT202615 January 2026The final scientific program for ISHLT2026 is now available. Explore abstract sessions (Oral, Mini Oral, and Posters) and abstract titles. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Toronto.
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Travel Support for ISHLT2026 Attendees19 December 2025Two different scholarships are being offered to 2026 ISHLT Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions attendees and abstract presenters to support travel to Toronto.
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APPLY NOW: ISHLT2026 Trainee Scholarships from WiTMCS18 December 2025Women in Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support (WiTMCS) is offering three (3) scholarship awards to trainees who would like to attend ISHLT2026 in Toronto next April. Apply to join your global colleagues for the meeting of the year.
ISHLT2026 Roving Reporters
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