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Assembly Events
The fourteen Assemblies are the primary groups of the American Thoracic Society. Each Assembly holds an annual Membership Meeting at the International Conference. All Assembly members and other interested individuals are invited to attend.
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Sunrise Med Ed Series
ATS APCCMPD PEPTDA Clinical Educator Forum
This event will feature discussions on best practices in teaching and strategies for improving education in various settings and the presentation of the 2025 Innovations in Fellowship Education Award.
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Networking Super Center
ATS Conference Center
Details are currently being finalized. Please check back soon for updates!
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Building Education to Advance Research
BEAR Cage
The BEAR Cage (Building Education to Advance Research) Competition is hosted annually by the Drug, Device, Discovery, and Development (DDDD) Committee. The program is open to early-stage investigators with highly innovative, translational, human-focused research proposals.
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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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Industry Programs
Learn about the latest clinical updates from our industry partners.
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International Participants Center
The International Participants Center (IPC) is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for attendees from around the world who share a passion for advancing global respiratory health. Whether you are traveling from abroad or based in the U.S., the IPC offers a dynamic space for networking, collaboration, and professional growth.
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Leadership Academy for Division Heads
The Association of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Division Directors (APCCSD) & Pediatric Pulmonology Division Directors Association (PPDDA) leadership groups invite current adult and pediatric division heads to participate in a year-round leadership course to improve skills and discuss issues facing divisions today.
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Networking Exchange for Early Career Professionals
Join us for a welcome networking event for all Early Career Professionals immediately following the Opening Ceremony. This one-hour networking event offers the opportunity to connect with peers, meet ATS leadership, and learn more about conference offerings and ways to get involved with ATS. Enjoy drinks and appetizers while mingling in a relaxed setting.
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Networking Super Center & Learning Studio
The Learning Studio in the Networking Super Center provides specialized programming where you can participate in studio talks, panel discussions and networking opportunities at the annual conference. The Networking Super Center is open to all ATS conference attendees.
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Opening Ceremony
Details for this program are currently being finalized. Please check back soon for updates!
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PEPDTA Poster Forum
The Pediatric Pulmonary Training Directors Association (PEPTDA) is delighted to once again host this poster session highlighting U.S. Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship Programs’ unique characteristics at the ATS 2026 International Conference.
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Plenary Session
Details for this program are currently being finalized. Please check back soon for updates!
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Reception for PhDs and Other Basic Science Researchers
The ATS Science and Innovation Center (SIC) working group and the PhD working group, would like to invite PhDs and other Basic Science Researchers to a special reception event. The reception will provide an intimate setting for networking while also allowing guests to mingle. Additional details coming soon!
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Research Program Benefit
Join us for the ATS Research Program Benefit—a reception bringing together leaders, innovators, and supporters advancing the future of lung health.
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Respiratory Health Awards
The Respiratory Health Awards recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in pulmonary disease, critical care and sleep health.
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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.
While the ATS International Conference does not have “social” events, it does offer a number of networking opportunities where attendees can discuss the science presented at the meeting or their own work. Many of these events require a separate ticket. Click on "Learn More" (when applicable) for each event to see more.