Date(s)
Event dates
Mar 23–24, 2026
Location
Location
Washington, DC
Audience
Be the voice of the cardiothoracic surgery specialty in Washington, DC.

Description

Note - the 2026 Advocacy Conference has new dates, due to changes in the congressional calendar. 

Your voice is more important than ever. Make plans to attend the 2026 STS Advocacy Conference. During this two-day event, held March 23-24, 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.

Attendance is available only to STS members who reside in the United States.

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Agenda

Subject to change.

Day 1 – March 23, 2026 

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

Day 2 – March 24, 2026

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

 

Housing

STS has secured a block at the Royal Sonesta Hotel (20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC). The room rate is $409 and will be available until Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis.

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