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.
Registration
| Category | Early Bird Price (September 15-November 23) | Regular Price (November 24-January 4) | Late Price (January 5-January 22) |
| Associate/Trainee Member | $300 | $350 | $395 |
| Regular Member | $900 | $975 | $1050 |
| Transplant Affiliate Member | $700 | $775 | $875 |
| Industry Affiliate Member | $1150 | $1200 | $1250 |
| Non-Member | $1325 | $1450 | $1550 |
| Guest Saturday Dinner - Adult | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Guest 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 membership or becoming a member, please click here.
Sponsor and Exhibit at the Winter Symposium!
Program
All times are in US Mountain Standard Time (MST). Schedule is subject to change. Download our Mobile App to have the most up-to-date schedule and have all the information in your pocket! Log in using your ASTS account email address.
Schedule-at-a-Glance
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 |
| 6:45 PM | Transplant Trivia Night |
| 7:30 PM | APP 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 |
| 1:10 PM | Award Ceremony II |
| 1:45 PM | Controversies in Living Donation |
| 2:55 PM | President's Address |
| 3:30 PM | The US Transplant System: Progress towards Modernization |
| 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 |
| 9:55 AM | Controversies in MIS Transplantation: Let's Talk it Out |
Abstracts
Accepted abstracts are now published in the January 2026 supplement of the American Journal of Transplantation!
Access the January ASTS supplement
Presenting your poster at the Winter Symposium? Click HERE for more information.
Hotel Information
ASTS group rate at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass has passed. Call Sheraton directly at +1 602-225-0100 to book a room at their regular rate.
Gila River Resorts & Casino is another nearby hotel and may have rooms available! Reserve your rooms by clicking here or by calling 1-800-946-4452.
Please contact Education@asts.org if you need assistance.
CME Information
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Transplant Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Credit hours are subject to change. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Deadline to claim CME is Monday June 22, 2026.
