63rd Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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.

The guiding theme of the 63rd Annual Meeting is Excellence. Evidence. Impact. 

• Excellence: Elevating technical mastery in the operating room and consistent delivery of high-quality surgical care
• Evidence: Strengthening the role of rigorous data, scientific inquiry, and innovation to guide clinical decision-making and accelerate scientific discovery.
• Impact: Improving outcomes for patients, families, the healthcare system, and the specialty as a whole.

Abstracts will open in June 2026 and be accepted through Aug. 31, 2026.

Registration will open in mid-September.