ISHLT 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions
Wednesday, 22 April – Saturday, 25 April, 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, ON Canada
Scientific Program
ISHLT2026 Preliminary Program Now Available!
The preliminary scientific program for the ISHLT 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions is now available! Visit the Online Program Viewer to find details including session descriptions, talk titles, and faculty for the three general sessions and more than 46 symposia sessions happening in Toronto.
This year’s symposia sessions highlight the interdisciplinary nature of ISHLT while encouraging cross-collaboration among its Professional Communities.
ISHLT2026 Online Program ViewerAbstract sessions will be available to browse in January, with abstracts embargoed until 1 March.
Online Program Viewer
Search for sessions, speakers, or topics, making it easier than ever to view scientific content relevant to your interests.
Scientific Schedule at a Glance
A PDF overview of the scientific sessions available each day.
Program Planning Committee
Meet the group responsible for the selection of all of the Annual Meeting's scientific content.
Abstract Sessions
The ISHLT2025 abstract submission deadline has passed and the submission site is now closed.
- Submitted abstracts undergo thorough peer review from late October to early November.
- In November and December, our Program Planning Committee reconvenes to evaluate and select the best abstracts for presentation in oral, mini oral, and poster sessions.
- Log into the ISHLT2026 Abstract Submission Site to view your submitted abstracts
Key Dates | |
| 19 December | Abstract Submitters Notified |
| 5 January | Abstract Presentation Invitations Sent |
| 15 January | Final Scientific Program Released Online (abstracts embargoed) |
| 30 January | Abstract Confirmation/Withdrawal Deadline |
| 1 March | Abstract Embargo Lifted |
Symposia Sessions
- Submitted by ISHLT members in June, these sessions undergo a rigorous peer review process in July, conducted by volunteers from our ten Professional Communities.
- Throughout August and September, our dedicated Program Planning Committee carefully evaluates, selects, and refines the most compelling symposia sessions for inclusion.
- In early December the Preliminary Program, featuring detailed information on symposia and general sessions, goes live online.
Key Dates | |
| 2 – 23 June | Symposium Proposal Submission |
| 7 – 21 July | Symposium Proposal Review and Scoring |
| 11 August – 10 October | Symposium Selection and Finalization |
| Symposium Proposal Submitters Notified | |
| 20 October – 14 November | Symposia Faculty Invited |
| 1 December | Preliminary Scientific Program Released Online |