The ATS will unite the innovators, investors, clinicians, and advocacy groups who are leading the charge to create powerful new treatments for deadly and crippling diseases of the lungs and airways during the 2026 Respiratory Innovation Summit (RIS). The RIS historically attracts 400+ global leaders representing all facets of the respiratory industry. The pre-conference event…

The annual ATS Diversity Forum celebrates diversity in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine and offers accessible career insights and networking opportunities in a welcoming environment. This year’s featured speaker is Jennifer L. Taylor, MD, MSCS, ATSF, who will explore the theme, “Resilience in a Time of Challenge.” This year’s event is scheduled for 11:45…

The Women’s Forum at the ATS 2026 International Conference is introducing a new twist: For the first time, the Forum will feature a talk-show format with five distinguished panelists. The discussion will focus on numerous crucial topics, offering practical perspectives to spur personal and professional growth. The event will be held from 11:45 a.m. –…

For over 20 years, the ATS Research Program has supported early career investigators during their transition to independent research careers. ATS 2026 Orlando participants can help fund this critical program, meet grantees, and network by attending the ATS Research Program Benefit on Saturday, May 16, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Orlando…

The ATS International Conference offers a unique opportunity to forge and strengthen connections with colleagues from around the world. In Orlando, attendees can collaborate in multiple dedicated networking spaces, such as the ATS Networking Super Center, ATS Conference Center, and the International Participants Center.

Postgraduate Courses and Meet the Expert Seminars will offer unique educational environments at ATS 2026 Orlando, where professionals with varying specialties and experience levels can learn from leading experts in their fields.

In May, the ATS will launch its new on-demand learning platform, ATS Now. The website and mobile app will offer “bite-sized’ conference highlights and other ATS educational resources, providing convenient continuing education to learners any time, anywhere. All registrants for the ATS 2026 International Conference will receive complimentary access to ATS Now through Dec. 31.

With the unprecedented changes in process and priorities ushered in by the Trump administration, ATS work in the advocacy arena is more vital than ever – yet many ATS members remain unaware of the Society’s advocacy activities. To address the tumultuous intersection of federal policy and its implications for science, public health, and clean air…