The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is excited to reconvene for its 60th Annual Meeting January 27 - 29 in San Antonio, which brings together cardiothoracic surgeons from around the world and features late-breaking scientific research, cutting-edge technologies, innovative cardiothoracic surgery products, and meaningful networking opportunities.
This year’s meeting venue, the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, offers attendees – more than 2,000 multidisciplinary cardiothoracic professionals at all career stages – everything they’ll need for a seamless experience with 80 educational sessions throughout the three-day conference.
The morning of Saturday, January 27, kicks off with the Extraordinary Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Awards Breakfast, which recognizes women surgeons who have achieved excellence in clinical practice and demonstrate integrity, leadership, creativity, and expertise in carrying out day-to-day duties and supporting the specialty.
On Sunday evening, the President's Reception at The Witte Museum – a beautiful and immersive venue "where nature, science, and culture meet – will celebrate the term of current STS President Dr. Tom MacGillivray, as guests experience the history, culture, and natural artifacts of Texas while reuniting with – and meeting new – friends and colleagues.
The STS Annual Meeting exhibit hall will feature live product demonstrations, as well as more than 130 exhibitors showcasing the latest tools and technologies for surgical practice. Conference goers will not want to miss the CT Surgery Resident Showdown final, where the North American and European champions will face off against each other in a test of knowledge.
For the first time, the meeting will include a hub for early career surgeons. At The Hub, located next to the Exhibit Hall, you’ll find early career roundtable discussions with STS leaders, a trainee symposium, a mock oral exam course, an early career insight talk by Dr. Leah Backhus, and more. You also can join your peers in a “painting with a purpose” art installation activity for the Shriners Children's Texas in Galveston.
Attendees will also be able to engage in wellbeing activities, such as step tracking, wellness-related educational sessions, a golf simulator, and more. Industry symposia, held onsite during lunch and offsite in the mornings and evenings, offer opportunities to explore new techniques and interventions. Two exhibit hall theaters will allow attendees to experience e-posters and interactive industry presentations.
There’s still time to register, add ticketed events, and start planning your San Antonio experience at sts.org/annualmeeting.