Thank you to all the leaders, volunteers, attendees, exhibitors, speakers, and industry partners who contributed to the great success of STS 2026.
The STS Annual Meeting is the preeminent event in cardiothoracic surgery, offering more translational science and hands-on activities than any other educational event of its kind. The meeting features thought-provoking lectures, late-breaking research, and outstanding didactic and interactive educational programs, an expansive Exhibit Hall, and unique networking opportunities for every member of the cardiothoracic surgery team.
Teaching for Tomorrow Together
The theme of STS 2026, Teaching for Tomorrow Together, celebrates STS’s dedication to innovation, training the next generation, and moving the specialty forward through collaboration and community. Learn more.
Meeting Details
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Daily Bulletins
Review daily highlights and meeting news from bulletins delivered to attendees each day:
STS TV
STS TV broadcast daily episodes throughout the conference featuring:
- On-site interviews, session highlights, and attendee reactions from around the meeting.
- In-depth films from hospitals, medical centers, and other institutions highlighting innovations, proven best practices, and other initiatives making a difference.
Volunteer Leadership
Thank you to the entire Workforce on Annual Meeting, who work tirelessly throughout the year to put together a rich and robust STS Annual Meeting for all attendees.
Accreditation
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants (PAs) may claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for completing any of these activities. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Ethical MedTech
This meeting has been assessed as COMPLIANT with MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and EFPIA Code of Practice.