CHEST 2026: See What’s on the Horizon

Gain cutting-edge insights in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine from globally recognized leaders at CHEST 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. With interactive education, immersive simulations, and dynamic learning experiences, this is where innovation meets clinical practice. Early bird prices end on July 13.

October 17 | Premeeting Courses
October 18 to 21 | CHEST Annual Meeting

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Discover what's next in chest medicine

Explore the advances transforming the field in:

Airways disease
Cardiovascular and pulmonary vascular disease
Chest infections, disaster medicine, and systemic disease
Critical care
Interdisciplinary care, practice operations, and education
Interstitial lung disease and transplant
Lung cancer, interventional pulmonology, and radiology
Sleep medicine

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Please note: This program is subject to change.

Arrive early for in-depth Saturday courses

Take advantage of hands-on courses on Saturday, October 17, that allow you to delve deeper into the clinical topics most important to your practice. We’re also offering several free career development courses.

Ticketed courses

Check out descriptions of these courses, and then register for them through the CHEST 2026 registration website.

Free courses

You can register or self-nominate for free courses directly through these links. Courses not yet linked will open for registration in the coming weeks.

Opportunities to get involved

Call for abstracts and case report moderators

Help frame the learning experience for abstract and case report presentations by volunteering to be a moderator. You’ll get a discounted registration fee, access to the VIP Lounge, and be recognized in session listings.

Deadline extended: Wednesday, June 10

APPLY TO BE A MODERATOR

Travel grants

Nominate yourself for the chance to receive complimentary registration and $1,000 to cover travel costs for CHEST 2026. You'll also be paired with an experienced clinician to serve as your mentor for the year ahead.

Application deadline: Monday, June 22, 2 pm CT

APPLY FOR A TRAVEL GRANT

Travel grant mentors

CHEST is seeking mentors for the CHEST 2026 travel grant recipients. Apply to be paired with a mentee—all members of the multiprofessional care team are welcome to apply.

Application deadline: Friday, July 31

APPLY TO BE A MENTOR

FCCP Convocation Ceremony

Take the next step in your professional career by applying to become a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP). Accepted FCCPs will receive an email inviting them to a Convocation Ceremony taking place at CHEST 2026 in Phoenix.

Application deadline: Friday, July 31

APPLY FOR FCCP

Upcoming CHEST 2026 opportunities

PCCM fellows course nominations: opens May 2026
Call for CHEST After Hours storytellers: opens June 2026
Call for late-breaking scientific abstracts: opens late July 2026, closes mid-August 2026 (no case reports)

Countdown to 100: Support the CHEST Travel Grant program

We're building on the success of our travel grant program and reaching for 100 in honor of our upcoming 100th anniversary. These grants help early career clinicians attend CHEST 2026 and access world-class education and hands-on training. Join us and invest in the next generation of leaders.

SUPPORT TRAVEL GRANTS

Book exhibit space at CHEST 2026 in Phoenix

Secure your booth space now to connect with a vast audience of medical professionals in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.

EXHIBIT AT CHEST 2026

Future CHEST Annual Meeting dates

Looking to plan your schedule for 2027 and beyond? Mark your calendars and save the dates.
2027: October 24-27 | Vancouver, BC, Canada
2028: October 8-11 | Denver, Colorado
2029: October 7-10 | San Diego, California
2030: October 20-23 | Boston, Massachusetts
2031: October 26-29 | Orlando, Florida
2032: October 10-13 | New Orleans, Louisiana
2033: October 16-19 | Chicago, Illinois

Dates and locations subject to change.