Winter Symposium
Winter Symposium
January 28-31, 2027
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
Orlando, FL
The Winter Symposium is our premier event dedicated to transplant surgery. You'll hear from top experts in the field at the forefront of innovation, explore the latest research, and stay up to date on important developments.
Registration
Secure your place early to benefit from discounted rates. Registration fees include Saturday night dinner. Registration periods are as follows:
- Early Rate: September 7 – November 30, 2026
- Regular Rate: December 1 – January 18, 2027
- Late Rate: January 19 - January 28, 2027
| Registration Type | Early Rate | Regular Rate | Late Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate/Trainee Member | $325 | $375 | $395 |
| Regular Member | $945 | $1025 | $1095 |
| Transplant Affiliate Member | $695 | $775 | $850 |
| Industry Affiliate Member | $945 | $1025 | $1095 |
| Non-Member | $1395 | $1495 | $1595 |
| Saturday Dinner: Adult (Guest Only) | $175 | $175 | $175 |
| Saturday Dinner: Child (Guest Only) | $50 | $50 | $50 |
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a qualified substitute. Please note that any bank fees incurred during the transfer process will be the responsibility of the registrant initiating the change. Requests for substitution or cancellation must be submitted in writing.
For cancellations received on or before January 4, 2027, a refund will be issued minus a non-refundable deposit of $100. No refunds will be provided for cancellations received after this date.
Schedule at a Glance
All times listed below are US Eastern Time. A more detailed program will be posted later, so please check back here for updates.
Thursday, January 28, 2027
| Start time | End Time | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Sponsored Symposia |
| 12:40 PM | 1:30 PM | Getting Down to the Technical - Challenging Cases |
| 1:35 PM | 2:30 PM | Advocacy & Talking About Transplant in Today's Environment |
| 2:35 PM | 3:15 PM | Oral Abstract Session I |
| 3:15 PM | 3:35 PM | Break |
| 3:35 PM | 4:05 PM | Najarian Lecture |
| 4:10 PM | 4:50 PM | Updates on Xenotransplantation |
| 4:55 PM | 5:45 PM | Innovations in Transplantation |
| 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM | Poster Session A & Opening Reception |
Friday, January 29, 2027
| Start time | End Time | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM | 11:10 AM | Advanced Practice Provider Session |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Session A: Considerations in Simultaneous Heart-Liver Transplant |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Session B: Updates in Pancreas and Islet Transplant |
| 9:10 AM | 10:10 AM | Session A: Insights for a Fulfilling Life and Career |
| 9:10 AM | 10:10 AM | Session B: Show Me the Money |
| 10:20 AM | 11:20 AM | ABS, TAC & Training Updates |
| 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Sponsored Symposia |
| 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Maximizing Utilization in the Current Allocation Environment |
| 1:35 PM | 2:15 PM | Oral Abstract Session II |
| 2:20 PM | 3:20 PM | Cancer Management in Abdominal Transplantation |
| 3:40 PM | 4:10 PM | Hume Lecture |
| 4:15 PM | 5:30 PM | The International Perspective on Organ Utilization Optimization |
| 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM | Poster Session B |
Saturday, January 30, 2027
| Start time | End Time | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Effectively and Ethically Using AI |
| 9:05 AM | 9:45 AM | Oral Abstract Session III |
| 9:45 AM | 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:00 AM | 10:20 AM | Award Ceremony |
| 10:25 AM | 11:25 AM | Body Management Innovations (BMI) |
| 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Sponsored Symposia |
| 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 12:30 PM | 1:05 PM | Grants Session |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | President's Address |
| 2:30 PM | 7:00 PM | Afternoon Break |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Saturday Night Dinner |
Sunday, January 31, 2027
| Start time | End Time | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM | 8:40 AM | Mini Oral Abstracts |
| 8:45 AM | 10:00 AM | Transplant Robotic Surgery |
| 10:05 AM | 10:45 AM | Prioritize This! A Three-Way Debate |
| 10:50 AM | 11:30 AM | Perfusion Debate: NRP Is Preferred Over NMP |
Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities
ASTS invites its corporate partners and companies in the transplant space to join us at the Winter Symposium, where leading experts, innovators, and decision-makers from across the field of transplantation will meet to explore the latest advancements, share groundbreaking research, and discuss critical challenges shaping the future of transplantation.
Hotel
Make sure to book your hotel room at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes by December 30, 2026, to take advantage of our group rate. Use the link below or call 1-800-433-5402 to reserve your room.
Abstracts
Call for abstracts is now closed. Authors who submitted abstracts will be notified in October 20 with final decisions. For more information, please explore our abstract page to learn more.
