2026 Winter Symposium
Winter Symposium
January 22-25, 2026
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
Phoenix, AZ
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 in the field.
Registration Rates
| Category | Early Bird Price (September 15-November 23) | Regular Price (November 24-January 4) | Late Price (January 5-January 22) |
| Associate/Trainee Member | $275 | $350 | $395 |
| Regular Member | $900 | $975 | $1050 |
| Transplant Affiliate Member | $700 | $775 | $875 |
| Industry Affiliate Member | $1150 | $1250 | $1350 |
| Non-Member | $1325 | $1450 | $1550 |
| Saturday Dinner - Adult | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Saturday Dinner - Child | $50 | $50 | $50 |
Registrations cancelled before January 1, 2026 will receive a full refund minus a $100 fee. Cancellation requests must be made in writing to education@asts.org. After January 1, 2026, no refunds will be allowed.
If you are interested in learning more about our membership or becoming a member, please click here.
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Program
Thursday, January 22, 2026
| 12:30 PM | Introduction & Welcome |
| 12:40 PM | Advocacy Session |
| 1:40 PM | Physical Pain and Mental Strain of the Transplant Business |
| 2:35 PM | Oral Abstract Session I |
| 3:35 PM | Najarian Lecture |
| 4:15 PM | Innovations in Transplantation |
| 5:45 PM | Poster Session A & Opening Reception |
Friday, January 23, 2026
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM | Advanced Practice Provider Session |
| 8:00 AM | Session A: Expanding Indications and Advancing Outcomes in Transplant Oncology |
| 8:00 AM | Session B: Unlocking the Pancreas: A Missed Opportunity in Every Donor? |
| 9:10 AM | Session A: Always Learning: Training the Future |
| 9:10 AM | Session B: Evolving Candidate, Recipient, and Program Considerations in Kidney Transplant |
| 10:20 AM | Surgeon Scientist Session - Basic, Translational, and Innovation |
| 11:30 AM | Exhibit Hall Opening |
| 12:30 PM | Navigating Leadership in Extraordinary Times |
| 1:35 PM | Research Grants Session |
| 2:25 PM | Award Ceremony I |
| 2:50 PM | Hume Lecture |
| 3:45 PM | Oral Abstract Session II |
| 4:30 PM | How We Train |
| 5:45 PM | Poster Session B & Trivia |
| 7:30 PM | ATP Reception |
Saturday, January 24, 2026
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM | Pushing the Boundaries of Pumping |
| 9:20 AM | Allocation Out-of-Sequence - It saves patients and leads to decrease in organ discard |
| 10:25 AM | Global Impact of Transplantation |
| 11:30 AM | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 12:35 PM | Oral Abstract Session III |
| 1:20 PM | Award Ceremony II |
| 1:45 PM | Controversies in Living Donation |
| 2:55 PM | President's Address |
| 6:00 PM | Fellows Networking Event |
| 6:00 PM | Pipeline Networking Event |
Sunday, January 25, 2026
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM | Mini Oral Abstracts |
| 8:45 AM | Cases When You Need Attendier Attending |
| 10:05 AM | Controversies in MIS Transplantation: Let's Talk it Out |
Call for Abstracts Has Closed
Submitted an abstract? You'll be notified of decisions in late October.
Book Your Room Now at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass!
Make sure to book your hotel room at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass by December 15, 2025 to take advantage of our group rate.
The Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass is a short 11 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) allowing easy access forattendees. The hotel is a luxury resort with amenities which include Aji Spa, two championship golf courses, pools, a kids club, equestrian center, tennis, fitness center and more!
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