ATS 2026 Kickoff
Opening Ceremony
A nationally recognized leader in hospital medicine and health system innovation, Robert M. Wachter, MD, launches the ATS 2026 International Conference with a can’t-miss talk titled “How AI is Transforming Health Care” at the Opening Ceremony, from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 16.
Plenary Session
Attendees at this year’s Plenary Session will hear from keynote speaker Rana Awdish, MD, author of the bestselling medical memoir In Shock: My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope.
Interactive Program
Explore ATSConference365
Dive into the Interactive Program (ATSConference365) to discover everything happening at ATS 2026. This is your central hub to find all conference programs, browse abstract sessions, and begin building your agenda once registered. You can also access the directory of exhibitors and join livestreamed sessions directly through the platform to stay connected with the latest innovations.
Happening at ATS 2026
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Postgraduate Courses
Postgraduate courses are a great way for audiences from a variety of backgrounds to get an in-depth overview of the latest guidelines and clinical practices. Join us during ATS 2026, for both hands-on, skills-based courses as well as didactic lecture based courses.
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Meet the Expert Seminars
Meet the Expert Seminars are informal one-hour morning seminars that offer a platform for direct interaction with recognized leaders in specific fields. Join expert researchers, clinicians, technology or procedural expert speakers, and emerging independent academics covering various topics.
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Diversity Forum
This year’s theme is “Resilience in a Time of Challenge.” We are thrilled to welcome our featured speaker, Jennifer L. Taylor, MD, MSCS, ATSF, who will bring this theme to life in a truly impactful way.
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Women's Forum
The ATS Women’s Forum is a highlight of the ATS International Conference, celebrating and supporting the advancement of women in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. For the first time in 2026, the Forum will feature a talk-show format, creating an engaging and conversational space where…
Mary B. Rice, MD, MPH
Kathleen Oare Lindell, PhD, RN, ATSF
Annie Pardo, PhD
Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH
Alexandra Noël, PhD, MSc, Bsc
Jennifer L. Taylor, MD, MSCS, ATSF
M. Patricia Rivera, MD, ATSF
Laurah Turner, PhD
Stephen Vladeck, JD
Attend ATS 2026
Orange County Convention Center
Pre-Conference May 15 & 16
International Conference May 17-20
Orlando, FL