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EACTS/STS/CSIA Cardio-Thoracic Conference

The Inaugural Cardio-Thoracic Conference "In Africa for Africa"
Sep 4–6, 2026
Cape Town, South Africa
Heart Valve Disease Forum 2026

Heart Valve Disease Forum 2026

Restoring Harmony in Aortic Valve & Root Surgery
Sep 10–11, 2026
Seoul, South Korea
Industry Spotlight Webinar

Industry Spotlight Webinar: Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Can No Longer Be Ignored: Shifting from Treatment to Prevention


This webinar is specifically designed for healthcare providers who care for patients with atrial fibrillation. The session will focus on the progression of Afib from paroxysmal to long-standing persistent and the impact it has on longevity, mortality, and heart failure implications. The faculty will cover various topics to include identification of Afib, treatment options, preventive measures, and new clinical trials. Attendees will also participate in discussions through the chat feature.

Topics include:  

7 p.m. ET
CABG ACADEMY

2026 STS CABG Academy

Skills development and collaborative learning for cardiothoracic surgeons and their team members who perform coronary surgery.
Sep 17–19, 2026
Chicago, IL
STS Webinar Series

STS Webinar Series: Shaping the Future of Aortic Regurgitation: A Surgical Perspective

Join leading experts for an in-depth discussion on the evolving management of aortic regurgitation, with a focus on contemporary surgical and transcatheter treatment strategies. This webinar will explore the latest advances in aortic valve repair, valve-sparing root replacement, and transcatheter therapies, highlighting patient selection, technical considerations, and emerging evidence. Gain practical insights into current challenges and future directions shaping the care of patients with aortic regurgitation.

Supported by JenaValve

 

7 p.m. ET
AQO 2026

2026 Advances in Quality & Outcomes: A Data Managers Meeting

Discussions on valuable research and important clinical findings with the goal of improving data collection and patient outcomes.
Sep 30 – Oct 2, 2026
New Orleans, LA
2026

2026 STS Perioperative & Critical Care Conference

The latest techniques and management strategies in cardiovascular and thoracic critical care and enhanced recovery after surgery for the entire care team.
Oct 9–10, 2026
Baltimore, MD
STS Leadership Institute banner

2026-27 STS Leadership Institute

An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Oct 22, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027
Virtual, Chicago, and San Diego
Aortic Summit 2026

2026 STS-ASCVTS Aortic Summit

An STS collaboration with the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
Nov 13–14, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
LatAm 2026

2026 EACTS/STS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference

A world-class, international event that will explore the latest developments and best practices in coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, thoracic aortic disease, atrial fibrillation, and the surgical management of heart failure
Dec 3–5, 2026
Santiago, Chile
STS 2027

63rd STS Annual Meeting

The premier annual event in cardiothoracic surgery, unveiling never-before-seen science, techniques, and technology, and creating a forum to build lasting connections with colleagues.
Jan 28–31, 2027
San Diego, California

Past Events and Webinars

Webinar Series

Latin Heart Rounds: Rounds on a Patient with Prosthetic Aortic Endocarditis

A Spanish-language webinar on current guidelines, indications, and preoperative imaging studies on patients with prosthetic aortic endocarditis
1 hr. 31 min.
2024 STS Workshop on Robotic Cardiac Surgery

2024 STS Workshop on Robotic Cardiac Surgery

Hands-on team training in robotic mitral valve repair, coronary bypass, and more.
May 9–10, 2024
Peachtree Corners, GA
Webinar Series

Robotic Bronchoscopy: Managing Sub-Centimeter Lung Cancer Tumors Together

In part two of the Robotic Thoracic Surgery webinar series, experts will discuss how a collaborative thoracic and pulmonary robotic approach is expanding thoracic oncology. Through increased lung cancer screening and incidental pulmonary nodule programs, the management of 8-10 mm pulmonary nodules in high-risk patients has come to the forefront, especially with the growing adoption of robotic navigational bronchoscopy and its associated greater precision. This webinar will explore best practices and current technology in the pulmonary and thoracic fields, as well as emerging therapies.

1 hr. 10 min.
STS Mock Oral Exam Course (seated panel of judges in lab coats)

2024 STS Mock Oral Exam Course

Demystify the Oral Board Exam with STS Prep
Apr 16 – May 7, 2024
Virtual
Webinar Series

Robotic Thoracic Surgery: How to Manage Emergencies and Difficult Cases

During this STS webinar, the first of two exploring robotic thoracic surgery, attendees will learn how to manage an airway injury and other challenging cases, when to control robotically versus conversion, and when to open before an emergency. The expert faculty will also discuss how to establish a simulation program at your institution.

Moderators

Jason M. Long, MD, MPH
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC

Lana Y. Schumacher, MD
Tufts University
Boston, MA

1 hr. 1 min.
STS-PAC Speaker Series

STS-PAC Webinar with U.S. Representative Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC)

A virtual conversation with U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy, MD.