
ISHLT 47th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions
Preconference Day: 13 April, 2027
Annual Meeting: 14 – 17 April, 2027
International Convention Centre Sydney
Sydney, NSW Australia
Registration
Registration for will open in November 2027.
Join your international multidisciplinary colleagues for the 47th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the ISHLT. The ISHLT Annual Meeting is your gateway to the latest science and practice for the care team in advanced heart and lung disease.

In-Person Event: See You in Sydney!
In 2027, ISHLT will take place in person at the International Convention Centre Sydney in Sydney, NSW Australia. There will not be a virtual component to the meeting. All ISHLT speakers and moderators are expected to travel to Sydney to participate in-person. Visit the Travel & Transportation page for additional information on travel and booking your trip to Australia.
Join ISHLT and Save
Renew your ISHLT membership or join today to receive the discounted member rate for the ISHLT 2027 Annual Meeting, access to the complete list of online forums in ISHLTconnect, a subscription to The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, and many other benefits.

ANNUAL MEETING & SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS FEES | |||||||
| Register on or before 3 Feb | Register 4 Feb – 24 Mar | Register on or after 25 Mar | |||||
| MEMBERS | |||||||
| Physician (MD or equivalent) | $1,017.50 | $1,182.50 | $1,347.50 | ||||
| Physician (Developing Economy) | $814.00 | $946.00 | $1,078.00 | ||||
| Nurse / Allied Health / Non-Physician | $522.50 | $676.50 | $830.50 | ||||
| Nurse / Allied Health / Non-Physician (Developing Economy) | $453.20 | $585.20 | $717.20 | ||||
| Trainee | $346.50 | $484.00 | $630.60 | ||||
| Trainee (Developing Economy) | $343.20 | $475.20 | $607.20 | ||||
| Industry | $1,287.00 | $1,420.00 | $1,617.00 | ||||
| Exhibitor All Access | $1,160.50 | $1,309.00 | $1,457.50 | ||||
| NON-MEMBERS | |||||||
| Physician (MD or equivalent) | $1,397.00 | $1,562.00 | $1,727.00 | ||||
| Physician (Developing Economy) | $1,122.00 | $1,254.00 | $1,386.00 | ||||
| Nurse / Allied Health / Non-Physician | $797.50 | $929.50 | $1133.00 | ||||
| Nurse / Allied Health / Non-Physician (Developing Economy) | $756.80 | $888.80 | $1,020.80 | ||||
| Trainee | $506.00 | $671.00 | $852.50 | ||||
| Trainee (Developing Economy) | $492.80 | $624.80 | $756.80 | ||||
| Industry | $1,666.50 | $1,830.50 | $1,996.50 | ||||
| Exhibitor All Access | $1,501.50 | $1,650.00 | $1,798.50 | ||||
| Exhibit Booth Staff* | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 | ||||
| Patient / Family / Caregiver | $108.90 | $108.90 | $08.90 | ||||
| FRIENDS & FAMILY REGISTRATION | |||||||
| Friends & Family | $137.50 | $165.00 | $165.00 | ||||
All registration fees are in US dollars and inclusive of 10% GST.
PRECONFERENCE DAY ACTIVITY FEES
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| MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS | |||||||
| Academy: Cardiogenic Shock & Recovery (Full Day) | $330.00 | Academy: Cardiogenic Shock & Recovery (Full Day) | $539.00 | |||||
| Academy: Pulmonary Hypertension (Full Day) | $330.00 | Academy: Pulmonary Hypertension (Full Day) | $539.00 | |||||
| Academy: Nursing & Allied Health (Full Day) | $108.90 | Academy: Nursing & Allied Health (Full Day) | $220.00 | |||||
| Academy: Pediatrics (Half Day) | $220.00 | Academy: Pediatrics (Half Day) | $429.00 | |||||

Annual Meeting registration fee includes admission to general sessions, scientific sessions, exhibit hall, poster hall, receptions, and coffee breaks.
Fees for developing economies are based on classifications by The World Bank. Discounted registration fees are available for those working or residing in countries designated as low or middle-income.
Annual Meeting Exhibit Booth Staff registration fee includes admission to the exhibit hall, poster hall, exhibit hall receptions, and coffee breaks only.
SCAM WARNING
ISHLT will never solicit you via email for payment of your meeting registration via email. All messages regarding ISHLT and the Annual Meeting come from email addresses ending with @ishlt.org.
Do not respond to or send any personal or sensitive information to any emails coming from other domains. If you have questions or concerns about an email you’ve received, contact your IT or administrative team. If you have questions regarding the meeting or wish to register, send a message to registration@ishlt.org.
Registration Rates & Instructions
- Physician Rate is available to individuals who hold an MD or equivalent and is not available to those whose primary employer is a for-profit commercial entity, excluding medical centers and healthcare providers.
- Nurse/Allied Health/Non-Physician Rate is available to individuals who do not hold an MD degree or its equivalent (e.g., nurses, pharmacy technicians, transplant coordinators, CAD coordinators, pharmacists, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers, etc.) and is not available to those whose primary employer is a for-profit commercial entity, excluding medical centers and healthcare providers.
- Trainee Rate is available only to individuals who are actively participating in a formal training program (e.g., medical, graduate and nursing students, residents, fellows, or the equivalent).
- Industry Rate is required for anyone whose primary employer is a for-profit commercial entity, excluding medical centers and healthcare providers. Individuals who register under this rate may not register under any other registration category.
- Exhibitor All Access Rate is available only to exhibitors who wish to attend plenary and scientific sessions in addition to the exhibit area.
- Exhibit Booth Staff Rate is available only to representatives of companies or organizations exhibiting at the ISHLT 2027 Annual Meeting who require additional badges for exhibit area only access.
- Patient / Family / Caregiver Rate is available to transplant recipients, transplant candidates, patients with advanced heart or lung disease, individuals receiving mechanical circulatory support, family members, unpaid caregivers, and the families of organ donors. It is intended for individuals attending in a personal, patient, family, or caregiver capacity. Healthcare professionals, researchers, paid patient advocates or consultants, employees or representatives of healthcare institutions or commercial organizations, and industry representatives are not eligible and should register under the category corresponding to their professional role. ISHLT may request information reasonably necessary to confirm eligibility.
- Friends and Family Rate is available to an attendee's guests which include spouses, significant others, friends, and family members. Healthcare professionals (physicians, surgeons, allied health professionals, student/trainees, industry professionals) may not register as guests. The Friends and Family Rate includes access to plenary sessions, the exhibit hall, and exhibit hall receptions. Guests must be accompanied by a meeting registrant.
- Preconference Day Activities (Tuesday, 13 April): Registration for the Annual Meeting is not required to register for Preconference Day activities. Seats in the courses are limited. On-site registration for Preconference Day activities will only be offered for courses that are not sold-out during pre-registration.
Registration Policies
Payment of Registration Fees
- Registration fees are determined by the date when payment in full has been received. Registration submitted without payment in full, including declined credit card transactions, are subject to the registration fee in effect at the time payment is received in full.
- Full payment in U.S. funds only must accompany your registration. Checks must be made payable to ISHLT and drawn on a U.S. bank. Bank fees incurred for processing payment will be billed to the registrant.
- Wire transfers must be received by 25 March, 2027. A $35 USD fee will be accessed for each wire transfer. These fees are the responsibility of the sender. Email registration@ishlt.org for wire transfer instructions.
Registration Substitutions
Registrant substitutions must be received in writing by 1 April, 2027. Email for registrant substitutions.
Registration Cancellation Terms
- Registration cancellations must be made in writing by submitting an email to registration@ishlt.org noting the specific reasons for the registration cancellation.
- Full refunds will be issued for cancellations received by 11:59 p.m. US ET on 3 February, 2027.
- Cancellations received between 4 February, 2027 and 11:59 p.m. US ET 24 March, 2027 will be subject to a $75 USD administrative fee.
- No refunds will be issued after 25 March, 2027.
Refunds
All refunds will be issued no later than 30 days after the conclusion of the meeting.
Invoice Request
To request an invoice email registration@ishlt.org. To qualify for the early registration discount, full payment must be received by 3 February, 2027. All other payments must be received by 24 March, 2027. ISHLT does not accept purchase orders.
Children at ISHLT2027
Children 16 and under are not permitted in sessions or the exhibit hall at any time.
Name Badge Pick Up
To maintain a secure and safe environment for meeting attendees, only the person registered for the meeting may pick up their name badge. There will be no exceptions to this policy.
Privacy Policy
Your data privacy and security are important to ISHLT. When you register for this event, ISHLT will process your data in accordance with our legitimate interests for hosting an industry event and for being a community-based organization. Please review our Privacy Policy, including how to exercise your rights under the GDPR.
Health & Safety / Liability Waiver & Be Well Agreement
As a condition of participating in this meeting, attendees consent to the Liability Waiver & Be Well Agreement.
Code of Conduct
As a condition of participating in this meeting, all attendees, guests, speakers, organizers, volunteers, partners, vendors, and staff at any ISHLT event are required to observe the Code of Conduct.
Ethics Statement
As a condition of participating in this meeting, attendees agree that all information presented or shared complies with the ISHLT Statement on Transplant Ethics and the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.
Disclaimer and Waiver
ISHLT intends to take photographs and video of this event for use in ISHLT news and promotional material, in print, electronic and other media, including the ISHLT website. By participating in this event, I grant ISHLT the right to use any image, photograph, voice, or likeness, without limitation, in its promotional materials and publicity efforts without compensation. All media become the property of ISHLT. Media may be displayed, distributed, or used by ISHLT for any purpose.
GDPR Opt-In
During the registration process, you will be given the option to opt-in to have your information shared for the following reasons:
- This meeting is taking place with the support of industry partners and exhibitors. I agree ISHLT may share my contact information with ACCME defined ineligible companies, so they may contact me following the event to promote their business and services.
- Additional ISHLT Information: ISHLT would like to send you additional information regarding membership and programs unrelated to this meeting.
Attendee Badge Scanning
I understand and agree that, if I attend a session, program or exhibit booth hosted by an exhibitor or industry supporter, providing my personal information is optional. If I present my badge for scanning or otherwise provide data, that information will go to a non-ISHLT entity, and ISHLT takes no responsibility for how that company will use my personal information. If I have concerns about how they will treat my personal information, I will request and review their privacy policies.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the program or registration, contact ISHLT Registration via email at registration@ishlt.org, or by phone at +1-312-224-1277.

