Date(s)
Event dates
Mar 9–10, 2026
Location
Location
Washington, DC
Audience
Be the voice of the cardiothoracic surgery specialty in Washington, DC.

Details and registration coming soon!

Description

Your voice is more important than ever. Make plans to attend the 2026 STS Advocacy Conference. During this two-day event, held March 9-10, STS members will meet with members of Congress and their staff to help influence healthcare policy and champion causes important to CT surgeons and their patients. Attendees will receive training for their meetings and opportunities to engage with STS leadership.

Twenty scholarships will be available for senior cardiothoracic surgery residents and early career surgeon attendees. 

Attendance and scholarships are available only to STS members who reside in the United States.
 

Agenda

Subject to change.

Day 1 – March 9, 2026 

3 - 7:30 p.m. ET: Training & Welcome Reception  

Day 2 – March 10, 2026

8 - 9 a.m. ET:  Breakfast
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET: Legislator Meetings