The ATS 2026 International Conference Exhibit Hall connects attendees with the latest technologies and services available in respiratory science, patient care, global public health, and more. This year’s Exhibit Hall floor will feature approximately 250 collaborators who are eager to collaborate with clinicians and researchers alike on solutions to optimize their work advancing patient care.

The Exhibit Hall will be open inside the Orange County Convention Center from 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 17, through Tuesday, May 19.

“Each year, the Exhibit Hall is a critical hub at the International Conference,” said American Thoracic Society CEO Karen J. Collishaw, MPP, CAE. “In addition to the multitude of opportunities to learn from and engage with exhibitors, it’s also a great space for conference attendees to relax and recharge throughout the week.”

ATS industry partners will utilize six Industry Theaters and two Innovation Hubs throughout the week for interactive educational sessions. Industry Theaters host 30- to 60-minute education sessions, while the Innovation Hubs feature 20-minute “TED Talk”-style presentations for smaller, targeted discussions.

This year’s Exhibit Hall will also host the new ATS AI Lab Exposition Space. Created as part of ATS’s multiyear commitment to digital transformation, the AI Lab brings together clinicians, researchers, trainees, and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. As AI accelerates scientific discovery and influences clinical practice, the AI Lab provides a centralized space where attendees can learn how these technologies work, see how they are applied in real-world settings, and consider how they may shape the future of respiratory care. ATS 2026 Orlando attendees who visit the AI Lab can experience curated sessions on foundational AI literacy and real-world applications of large language models, insights into model development and reporting standards (such as TRIPOD-AI and CONSORT-AI), hands-on learning opportunities at pop-up education stations designed to highlight practical applications, and opportunities to connect directly with AI developers, innovators, and industry leaders.

In recognition of the ATS Public Advisory Roundtable’s (PAR) 25th Anniversary, visitors are encouraged to explore the PAR Path inside the Exhibit Hall. The area offers patient interest organizations additional exposure and facilitates interactions with physicians, scientists, industry professionals, and other conference attendees. This year’s PAR Path will feature some special surprises to celebrate this year’s milestone anniversary and thank the PAR organizations for their support over the past quarter-century.

A variety of backyard games and a golf simulator located inside The Fun Zone, sponsored by Insmed Inc., offer respite from the hustle and bustle of the conference (along with the opportunity to work on that slice off the tee). 

The Bark Park, sponsored by United Therapeutics, has also quickly become a mainstay in the ATS Exhibit Hall and will be back again in Orlando. Inside the Bark Park, attendees can pet, hold, and play with local shelter puppies. In addition to being the ultimate mood enhancer, this space has also forged lifelong friendships at previous International Conferences. That’s right – these furry friends are available for adoption if saying goodbye becomes simply too difficult.

For those still using a selfie on LinkedIn (or just in need of an updated photo), the Headshot Studio, sponsored by United Therapeutics, will provide one free of charge. Portraits will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis, with no separate sign-up required.

Caffeine is critical throughout the week for many conference attendees, which is why two Coffee and Connections lounges will be in the Exhibit Hall for those seeking a morning or midday boost in the form of free coffee and healthy snacks.

Lastly, don’t forget to join the Toast to Innovation Networking Event to close out the Exhibit Hall with a celebration for all ATS 2026 Orlando attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors who continue to advance pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.

Attendees can map their path through the Exhibit Hall using the preliminary floor plan. For more information about industry opportunities at ATS 2026, visit the International Conference website. For questions about exhibiting at the International Conference, contact Steve Strom at 212-315-6442 or [email protected].

The ATS thanks Insmed Inc. for their generous support of the ATS 2026 Fun Zone. The ATS thanks United Therapeutics for their generous support of the ATS 2026 Headshot Studio and Bark Park.