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ATS 2026: Your Access to 500+ Sessions and the Most Comprehensive Research in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep.

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ATS 2026 Orlando will offer the latest information on clinical, basic, and translational science in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Some programs and education events listed below may require additional registration or acceptance.

At a Glance

Pre-Conference May 15 - 16
Education Programs and Events

Pre-Conference May 15 - 16
Education Programs and Events

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.Full-Day and Half-Day Postgraduate Courses
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.Opening Ceremony
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Networking Exchange for Early Career Professionals
6 - 7:30 p.m.Annual ATS Research Program Benefit
All Day Educational ProgramsEarly Career Programs
Fellows Track Symposium (FTS)
New Faculty Boot Camp (NFBC)
Resident Boot Camp (RBC)
Student Scholars Program (SSP)

RIS 2026
Respiratory Innovation Summit (RIS)

International Conference May 18 - 21
Education Programs and Events

8 - 8:45 a.m.Keynote Series
9:15 - 10:45 a.m.Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Clinical Year in Review, Critical Care Track)
9:15 - 11:15 a.m.Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
RAPiD: Rapid Abstract Poster Discussion Sessions
9:15 - 4:15 p.m.Abstract Session:
Thematic Poster Sessions
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Exhibit Hall
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.Medical Education Seminar
Meet the Expert Seminar
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Adult Core Curriculum: Sleep
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.Diversity Forum
12 -1 p.m.Pediatric Core Curriculum
Mid-day Symposium
Special Topic Sessions
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time
2:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Track, Pediatric Year in Review)

Adult Clinical Core Curriculum: Critical Care

2:15 - 4:15 p.m.Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
RAPiD: Rapid Abstract Poster Discussion Sessions
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.Clinical Trials Symposium
Awards Cermony
5 - 7 p.m.Assembly Membership Meetings
All Day Early Career ProgramStudent Scholars Program

International Conference May 18 - 21
Education Programs and Events

8 - 8:45 a.m.Keynote Series
9:15 - 10:45 a.m.Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Clinical Year in Review, Critical Care Track)
9:15 - 11:15 a.m.Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
RAPiD: Rapid Abstract Poster Discussion Sessions
9:15 - 4:15 p.m.Abstract Session:
Thematic Poster Sessions
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Exhibit Hall
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.Medical Education Seminar
Meet the Expert Seminar
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Adult Core Curriculum: Sleep
AJRCCM/JAMA/NEJM Journal Session
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.Women's Forum
12 -1 p.m.Pediatric Core Curriculum
Mid-day Symposium
Special Topic Sessions
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time
2:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Track, Nursing Year in Review)

Adult Clinical Core Curriculum: Critical Care

2:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
RAPiD: Rapid Abstract Poster Discussion Sessions

JAMA/NEJM/AJRCCM Journal Session

5 - 7 p.m.Assembly Membership Meetings

International Conference May 18 - 21
Education Programs and Events

8 - 8:45 a.m. Keynote Series
9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Clinical Year in Review, Critical Care Track)
9:15 - 11:15 a.m. Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
RAPiD: Rapid Abstract Poster Discussion Sessions
9:15 - 4:15 p.m. Abstract Session:
Thematic Poster Sessions
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Medical Education Seminar
Meet the Expert Seminar
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Plenary Session
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time
2:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Adult Core Curriculum: Pulmonary

Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Track, Pediatric Year in Review)

2:15 - 4:15 p.m. Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
RAPiD: Rapid Abstract Poster Discussion Sessions

International Conference May 18 - 21
Education Programs and Events

8:15 - 9:45 a.m. Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Clinical Year in Review, Critical Care Track)
8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Pediatric Core Curriculum
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Adult Core Curriculum: Pulmonary

Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Track)

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
12 -1 p.m. Mid-day Symposium

Pre-Conference May 15 - 16
Education Programs and Events

Pre-Conference May 15 - 16
Education Programs and Events

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.Full-Day and Half-Day Postgraduate Courses
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.Opening Ceremony
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Networking Exchange for Early Career Professionals
6 - 7:30 p.m.Annual ATS Research Program Benefit
All Day Educational ProgramsEarly Career Programs
Fellows Track Symposium (FTS)
New Faculty Boot Camp (NFBC)
Resident Boot Camp (RBC)
Student Scholars Program (SSP)

RIS 2026
Respiratory Innovation Summit (RIS)

International Conference May 18 - 21
Education Programs and Events

8 - 8:45 a.m.Keynote Series
9:15 - 10:45 a.m.Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Clinical Year in Review, Critical Care Track)
9:15 - 11:15 a.m.Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
RAPiD: Rapid Abstract Poster Discussion Sessions
9:15 - 4:15 p.m.Abstract Session:
Thematic Poster Sessions
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Exhibit Hall
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.Medical Education Seminar
Meet the Expert Seminar
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Adult Core Curriculum: Sleep
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.Diversity Forum
12 -1 p.m.Pediatric Core Curriculum
Mid-day Symposium
Special Topic Sessions
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time
2:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Track, Pediatric Year in Review)

Adult Clinical Core Curriculum: Critical Care

2:15 - 4:15 p.m.Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
RAPiD: Rapid Abstract Poster Discussion Sessions
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.Clinical Trials Symposium
Awards Cermony
5 - 7 p.m.Assembly Membership Meetings
All Day Early Career ProgramStudent Scholars Program

International Conference May 18 - 21
Education Programs and Events

8 - 8:45 a.m.Keynote Series
9:15 - 10:45 a.m.Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Clinical Year in Review, Critical Care Track)
9:15 - 11:15 a.m.Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
RAPiD: Rapid Abstract Poster Discussion Sessions
9:15 - 4:15 p.m.Abstract Session:
Thematic Poster Sessions
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Exhibit Hall
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.Medical Education Seminar
Meet the Expert Seminar
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Adult Core Curriculum: Sleep
AJRCCM/JAMA/NEJM Journal Session
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.Women's Forum
12 -1 p.m.Pediatric Core Curriculum
Mid-day Symposium
Special Topic Sessions
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time
2:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Track, Nursing Year in Review)

Adult Clinical Core Curriculum: Critical Care

2:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
RAPiD: Rapid Abstract Poster Discussion Sessions

JAMA/NEJM/AJRCCM Journal Session

5 - 7 p.m.Assembly Membership Meetings

International Conference May 18 - 21
Education Programs and Events

8 - 8:45 a.m. Keynote Series
9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Clinical Year in Review, Critical Care Track)
9:15 - 11:15 a.m. Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
RAPiD: Rapid Abstract Poster Discussion Sessions
9:15 - 4:15 p.m. Abstract Session:
Thematic Poster Sessions
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Medical Education Seminar
Meet the Expert Seminar
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Plenary Session
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time
2:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Adult Core Curriculum: Pulmonary

Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Track, Pediatric Year in Review)

2:15 - 4:15 p.m. Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
RAPiD: Rapid Abstract Poster Discussion Sessions

International Conference May 18 - 21
Education Programs and Events

8:15 - 9:45 a.m. Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Clinical Year in Review, Critical Care Track)
8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Pediatric Core Curriculum
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Adult Core Curriculum: Pulmonary

Scientific Symposia
(including: Basic Science Core, Clinical Topics in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Track)

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Abstract Sessions:
Mini Symposia
Poster Discussion Sessions
12 -1 p.m. Mid-day Symposium
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Your ATS 2026 registration automatically includes complimentary access to ATS Now, our new on-demand learning platform that brings International Conference highlights and ATS educational resources to you anytime, anywhere. As part of this launch-year benefit, you will receive access to an AI-curated recommendations of recorded ATS 2025 sessions, key presentations from the 2026 meeting, and additional ATS learning content at no added cost through Dec. 31, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact membership@thoracic.org

"ATS Now is like Netflix for Pulmonologists." 
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