Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Los Angeles
- 7:00 AM – 6:15 PM
- 7:00 AM – 6:15 PM
- 7:00 AM – 6:15 PM
- 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
63rd STS Annual Meeting: Cardiothoracic Surgery Research in San Diego
The 63rd STS Annual Meeting brings cardiothoracic surgery research, education and industry exhibits together in San Diego. A scheduling discrepancy around a half-day symposium could affect plans for visitors considering a single day, while the late-breaking research deadline falls Dec. 1.
A floor plan for a meeting with parallel tracks
STS plans the main stage, Exhibit Hall, e-poster area and spotlight theaters around a shared open walkway. The theaters will host parallel sessions, so the layout connects several parts of the program without removing the need to choose between concurrent talks.
The wider program combines lectures and late-breaking research with didactic and interactive education, hands-on activities and professional networking. STS sets this edition’s theme as Excellence. Evidence. Impact. For industry participants, the society says the meeting has been pre-cleared by Ethical MedTech under the MedTech Europe and EFPIA codes.
Further reading: 63rd STS Annual Meeting | STS ↗
Research submissions follow different deadlines
The standard abstract-management deadline was Aug. 31, 2026, and has passed. The separate deadline for late-breaking research is Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026. STS identifies possible subjects such as important results from prospective clinical trials; first-in-human experience with new devices or drugs; studies of surgical techniques, care approaches or quality improvement; and findings from large registries or single- and multicenter series.
Work submitted to STS 2027 and rejected for presentation cannot be submitted again as late-breaking research. Late-breaking submitters must agree to the society’s policy for educational presenters and moderators. Presenters must register and present in person; STS says it does not waive registration fees or reimburse travel or housing expenses for cardiothoracic surgeons attending or speaking at the meeting.
Further reading: 63rd STS Annual Meeting | STS ↗ · Annual Meeting FAQ | STS ↗
A daily broadcast alongside the in-person program
STS TV returns for a third year in collaboration with WebsEdge. Planned daily episodes include on-site interviews, session highlights and attendee responses, as well as films about work at hospitals, medical centers and other institutions. Visitors can watch at the conference or through STS.org, the society’s YouTube channel and its other social platforms.
Further reading: 63rd STS Annual Meeting | STS ↗
Research, education and professional exchange
STS describes a program of lectures, late-breaking research, didactic and interactive education, hands-on activities, an Exhibit Hall and networking. The spotlight theaters will run parallel sessions, making the program’s concurrent choices part of the meeting’s format.
Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 · President's Reception
- President's Reception
The details that shape a visit
Four days, with a short Sunday
The meeting runs Jan. 28–31, 2027, at the San Diego Convention Center. All times are Pacific and subject to change: Thursday, Jan. 28, 7 a.m.–6:15 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 29, 7 a.m.–6:15 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 30, 7 a.m.–6:15 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 31, 7–9:30 a.m.
The President’s Reception is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 30, from 7–10 p.m.
Confirm the APP symposium listing
The FAQ describes an included half-day symposium, Translating Evidence into Excellence for APPs in Cardiothoracic Surgery, and lists it for 1–5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31. Jan. 31, 2027, is Sunday, however, and the published Sunday meeting hours end at 9:30 a.m. The sources do not establish whether the weekday or date is wrong; confirm the symposium schedule with STS before arranging travel or choosing a one-day registration.
A paid one-day registration is available. It does not permit attendance at other Annual Meeting sessions or events.
Annual Meeting FAQ | STS ↗ · 63rd STS Annual Meeting | STS ↗
Check the current registration options
Registration is required, and STS lists early-bird rates through Nov. 2, 2026. The meeting is in person only; there is no virtual registration option.
Nine hands-on courses covering cardiothoracic surgery topics can be added for a fee. Mock Oral Exams and Mock Interviews in The Hub can also be added during registration. Daily wellness activities cost $10 each or $25 for all four.
Written requests are required
Send cancellation requests in writing to [email protected] by Jan. 12, 2027. Refunds are not honored for requests submitted after that date. The FAQ says cancellations made before Jan. 12 incur a $100 processing fee.
Getting to the convention center
Trolley, train and ferry
The destination is the San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The venue says two MTS Trolley stops are in front of the center, with service to areas including Little Italy, Old Town and Fashion Valley. Santa Fe Depot is about a mile away on foot or can be reached by trolley.
A ferry connects the convention center with Coronado; the venue lists the crossing at about 15 minutes. Use designated crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtown.
SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS 2027 ANNUAL MEETING - San Diego Convention Center ↗ · Getting Here & Around - San Diego Convention Center ↗
Airport and driving
San Diego International Airport is about three miles from the center. The venue estimates a 10–15-minute trip by car or shuttle, not a guaranteed travel time, and advises allowing extra time because of Terminal 1 construction.
A venue construction update last reviewed in August 2026 projected phase-two work at Park Boulevard and Harbor Drive beginning in 2027 and continuing into 2028. It describes single-lane closures for some curb and road work; check current notices before driving.
Getting Here & Around - San Diego Convention Center ↗ · Nearby Construction Projects - San Diego Convention Center ↗
Address and access details
The confirmed destination is San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive. The published material does not specify a meeting entrance, event parking arrangement or access facilities; confirm those details with the venue or STS if they affect your plans. The map links can calculate directions from your own starting point.
SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS 2027 ANNUAL MEETING - San Diego Convention Center ↗ · Getting Here & Around - San Diego Convention Center ↗
Before you make a plan
Is virtual registration available?
No. STS says the meeting is in person only. Recorded content will be available for purchase, and paid registration includes a 45-day STS OnDemand trial.
Can I register for only one day?
Yes, STS lists a paid one-day option, but it does not permit attendance at other Annual Meeting sessions or events. Confirm the APP symposium’s day and time before choosing it.
What is the APP symposium timing?
The FAQ lists 1–5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, but Jan. 31, 2027, is Sunday and the published Sunday meeting hours end at 9:30 a.m. Confirm the correct day and date with STS.
Annual Meeting FAQ | STS ↗ · 63rd STS Annual Meeting | STS ↗
What does the wellness activity add-on cost?
STS lists daily wellness activities at $10 each or $25 for all four.
How close is public transit to the venue?
The venue says two MTS Trolley stops are in front of the convention center. Santa Fe Depot is about a mile away or accessible by trolley.
Location & Google Maps
San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.