Moderators must be ISHLT members. Speaker priority is given to ISHLT members and non-members who are appropriate candidates for ISHLT membership. You must provide a clear justification for each proposed speaker, explaining their expertise and relevance to the topic. Non-members can be proposed but may be replaced by the Program Committee if qualified ISHLT members are available.

Please review ISHLT’s Annual Meeting Speakers, Presenters, Chairs and Moderators Compensation Policy.

Yes! Debates inject excitement and engagement into a symposium by providing different perspectives on important topics, often uncovering new insights, challenging assumptions, and encouraging attendees to reconsider their views.

Volunteer proposal reviewers will review, score, and comment on submissions specific to their primary PC and/or IDN. The Program Committee uses these scores and comments to evaluate submissions and determine the final program content.

Most likely. The Program Committee may adjust or combine proposals to develop the strongest possible sessions. Factors considered include multidisciplinary representation, reviewer evaluations, content priority, and geographic diversity.

No, there is not a limit. Please note that submitting multiple proposals does not improve the chances of acceptance.

It may be considered for other ISHLT educational formats such as webinars or online learning.

Contact the ISHLT Education Team for assistance throughout the process. We're here to help with any questions.

Education Team

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Juliet Osazemwinde
Governance & Communities Administrator
+1 (312) 224-0012