American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - AAAAI 2027
Event Date
February 19–22, 2027
Location
New Orleans, LA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe <strong>AAAAI Annual Meeting</strong> is the premier educational event in the field of allergy, asthma and immunology. The 2027 meeting takes place in New Orleans, LA, from February 19-22, under the theme "Igniting Transformation Through Research, Technology and Advocacy," offering transformative education, cutting-edge research and the opportunity to connect with allergy / immunology experts from across the world.
Attendees include thousands of allergist/immunologists, allied health and related healthcare professionals gathering for four full days with hundreds of educational offerings on a variety of topics including allergic disease, asthma, immunotherapy, food allergy and GI disease, skin disease, PIDD, practice management, new technologies and healthcare reform. This meeting is the premier educational event for allergist/immunologists around the world, drawing thousands of delegates each year.
Attendees can earn CME/CE credits, preview groundbreaking science and network with peers. The convention center is centrally located, meaning when sessions wrap up for the day attendees can take the opportunity to explore the vibrant, culture-rich city of New Orleans.
Show Highlights
The 2027 program features daily plenary sessions, keynotes, interactive workshops and poster sessions. Preview of the plenaries:
- <strong>Friday, February 19:</strong> Presidential Plenary: Beyond the Shell: Unraveling the Molecular and Clinical Complexities of Seafood Allergy
- <strong>Saturday, February 20:</strong> Toward Patient-Centered Food Allergy Care: Biomarkers, Phenotypes, and Shared Decision-Making
- <strong>Sunday, February 21:</strong> Cracking the Code of Non-Response: Predicting and Managing Biologic Failure Across Allergic Diseases
- <strong>Monday, February 22:</strong> Harnessing Cutting-Edge Molecular Biology and Machine Learning for Allergic and Immunologic Disease Diagnostics
The 2027 keynote address features three renowned experts — Hugh A. Sampson, MD; Andrea Pappalardo, MD; and Tonya Winders, MBA — who will teach attendees how to bring about change in their institution, city, region or nation. Attendees can also get hands-on education by attending one of the many workshop sessions or stopping by the Drop-in Demonstration Stations.
<strong>Discovery 2027:</strong> Discovery 2027: Mechanisms of Type 2 Immunity is the fourth annual three-day conference that specifically features cutting-edge basic science research, running alongside the Annual Meeting in New Orleans from February 18-20.
<strong>AAAAI Foundation events:</strong> The Annual Benefit is scheduled for Saturday, February 20 and the 15th Annual Run/Walk is on Sunday, February 21.
Attendance
The AAAAI Annual Meeting regularly draws around 5,000 or more professional attendees. Recent professional attendance totals (in-person plus virtual): 2026 Philadelphia 5,199 (4,998 in-person, 201 virtual); 2025 San Diego 5,379; 2024 Washington, DC 5,373; and 2023 San Antonio 4,168 — all metrics from the 2026 AAAAI Annual Meeting through March 2, 2026.
Audience demographics from the 2026 meeting:
- <strong>Domestic vs. international:</strong> 83% domestic, 17% international
- <strong>By employment:</strong> Clinician 41%, Other 28%, Academician 17%, Basic Scientist 7%, Allied Health 7%
- <strong>By specialty:</strong> Allergy/Immunology 73%, Other 20%, Pulmonology 3%, Dermatology 2%, Primary Care 2%
- <strong>Clinician primary patient type:</strong> Both equally 44%, Pediatric 28%, Adult 28%
- <strong>Primary areas of interest:</strong> Food Allergy 24%, Asthma Diagnosis and Treatment 16%, Basic and Clinical Immunology 14%, Dermatology and Drug Allergy 10%, Immunotherapy 8%, Mechanisms of Asthma and Allergic Inflammation 8%
Registration
Registration for the 2027 AAAAI Annual Meeting opens in a phased schedule. Access to online registration is given to AAAAI Fellows on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to all Members on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 and all delegates on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, while exhibitor registration opens on November 11, 2026.
The deadline for early registration pricing is Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
The registration desk is located in the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, First Floor, Lobby A; attendees should allow adequate time to collect their badge in case of lines, especially on Friday morning, and onsite registration is also available. Admission to educational sessions is reserved for meeting registrants and registered members of the press only; guests and exhibitors will not be admitted to educational sessions.
History
The AAAAI Annual Meeting is the long-running flagship gathering of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Recent host cities illustrate its national rotation: 2017 Atlanta, 2018 Orlando, 2019 San Francisco, 2021 Virtual, 2022 Phoenix, 2023 San Antonio, 2024 Washington, DC, 2025 San Diego and 2026 Philadelphia. The 2027 edition in New Orleans is followed by scheduled future meetings: 2028: March 3-6 in Denver, CO.
Each meeting takes a great deal of time and hard work from members, the leadership team and the Annual Meeting Programming Committee, with planning starting in December of the year before, making the whole planning process over a year long.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 AAAAI Annual Meeting?
The 2027 AAAAI Annual Meeting takes place February 19-22, 2027, in New Orleans, LA, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Boulevard. The theme is "Igniting Transformation Through Research, Technology and Advocacy."
Who should attend the AAAAI Annual Meeting?
The meeting is designed for allergist/immunologists, allied health professionals and related healthcare professionals. It offers hundreds of educational sessions on allergic disease, asthma, immunotherapy, food allergy, skin disease, PIDD, practice management, new technologies and healthcare reform.
How do I register and when does registration open?
Online registration opens in phases: AAAAI Fellows on October 7, 2026, Members on October 21, 2026, and all delegates on November 4, 2026. The deadline for early (discounted) registration pricing is January 6, 2027, and onsite registration is also available at the convention center.
How large is the AAAAI Annual Meeting?
The meeting typically draws around 5,000 or more professional attendees each year. The 2026 Philadelphia meeting recorded 5,199 total attendees, with 83% domestic and 17% international.
What is the nearest airport and how do I get to the venue?
Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) is about 15.3 miles or 25 minutes from the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The venue is centrally located in the Warehouse District along the Mississippi River, within walking distance of many hotels and reachable by taxi or rideshare.
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