ISHLT 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions
Wednesday, 22 April – Saturday, 25 April, 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, ON Canada
Preconference Workshops
Tuesday, 21 April, 2026
ISHLT will be presenting Preconference Academies and Workshops on Tuesday, 21 April, 2026. Plan to get to Toronto early to attend these special sessions and advance your understanding of topics in advanced heart and lung failure and transplantation with the world’s leading experts.
Events
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2026 ISHLT/ACTION/PHTS Advanced Cardiac Therapies in Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatrics Master Academy
21 April, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDTAn immersive one-day workshop on lifelong management of patients with congenital heart disease that is for any member of the patient care team. The session will explore evidence-informed strategies, MSC modalities, best practices for evaluation and long term management, and discussions on equitable, patient-centered care.
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2026 ISHLT Thoracic Recovery Course - Hands-On Experience
21 April, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDTSupported by TransMedics
This comprehensive, hands-on training course is designed for cardiothoracic surgery trainees interested in a unique experience. Combining expert-led lectures and hands-on practical training performing thoracic organ retrieval from both DBD and DCD models, the program will enhance participants’ proficiency in donor organ recovery, ex-situ preservation, and transplantation decision-making.University of Health Network (UHN): Temetry Advanced Surgical & Simulation Centre and UHN ARC, Toronto, ON Canada -
2026 ISHLT Cardiogenic Shock Academy: Real World Applications
21 April, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDTThis NEW highly interactive course will explore the real world applications and management of cardiogenic shock including interactive discussions and simulations that inspire practical takeaways.
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2026 ISHLT Trainee Workshop
21 April, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDTPresented by the ISHLT Foundation with support from Natera
At this interactive event, those wrapping up their training in advanced heart and lung failure will learn skills for getting started with a job in transplant or research, with global perspectives from those at different phases of their career.Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON Canada -
2026 ISHLT Infectious Disease/Pharmacy Academy: From Pathogens to Pharmacokinetics - Optimizing Outcomes in Thoracic Transplant
21 April, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDTThis comprehensive course is for transplant clinicians, pharmacists, and specialists on care teams treating infectious diseases in heart and lung transplant patients. The session will feature discussions on immunologic complications in transplant, optimizing therapies, evaluating infectious risk, vaccines, peri-transplant prophylaxis, and molecular diagnostics.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON Canada
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Details on the accreditation and CME credit information for each of the Academies and Workshops being held during 2026 Preconference Day on Tuesday, 21 April.
