American College of Chest Physicians - CHEST 2026
Event Date
October 18–21, 2026
Location
Phoenix, AZ
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryCHEST 2026 is the Annual Meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), one of the leading in-person clinical chest medicine gatherings in the world. The meeting brings together experts in pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine, offering cutting-edge research, clinical guidelines, and hands-on training in the field of chest medicine. It brings together experts in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, and delivers clinical education, research updates, and hands-on training designed to improve patient care and outcomes.
The program spans a broad range of specialties. Attendees include critical care physicians, respirologists, physicians-in-training, sleep medicine physicians, cardiothoracic surgeons, heads of departments, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, physiotherapists, general medicine physicians, and nurses.
CHEST 2026 combines evidence-based education with interactive learning. Attendees gain cutting-edge insights in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine from globally recognized leaders, through interactive education, immersive simulations, and dynamic learning experiences. It is worth attending for the depth of its clinical program, procedural simulation training, and the opportunity to network with clinicians from around the world.
Show Highlights
CHEST 2026 offers a wide-ranging clinical program alongside hands-on and interactive experiences.
- 300+ educational sessions across the four-day meeting, plus optional add-on and ticketed sessions.
- Premeeting courses on Saturday, October 17, including hands-on courses such as Advanced Critical Care Echocardiography, Advanced Robotic and Navigational Bronchoscopy, and Mechanical Ventilation courses.
- Hands-on simulation and procedural workshops using the latest procedural equipment and techniques.
- Free career development courses, including Educator Development, Leadership Development, and Women's Career Development courses.
- Content spanning airways disease, cardiovascular and pulmonary vascular disease, chest infections and disaster medicine, critical care, interdisciplinary care, interstitial lung disease and transplant, lung cancer and interventional pulmonology, and sleep medicine.
- The CHEST Challenge, FCCP Convocation Ceremony, scientific abstract and case report presentations, and CHEST Networks and Interest Group gatherings. According to organizers, key topics include artificial intelligence in healthcare, new guidelines on biologics for severe asthma, therapeutics for advanced COPD, and sleep disorders in critically ill patients.
Attendance
The official CHEST website describes the meeting as hosting thousands of chest medicine professionals but does not publish a confirmed attendance figure. Organizers note that Phoenix will host thousands of professionals from various fields of chest medicine for CHEST 2026. One third-party source lists approximately 7,000 attendees, though this figure is not confirmed by CHEST.
Registration
Registration is available online through the official CHEST 2026 registration site, with a paper registration form and group registration form also offered. The meeting runs October 18–21, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, with premeeting courses on Saturday, October 17.
Registration options include:
- Full conference registration — access to 300+ sessions plus a year of access to CHEST MedCast.
- Registration and membership bundle — saves on full conference registration and starts a year-long CHEST membership.
- Single-day registration for one day of your choice.
- Premeeting courses and ticketed sessions (simulation and problem-based learning) for additional fees.
Pricing tiers (physicians and nonphysician doctoral): early bird through July 13 is $1,339 (member) / $1,729 (nonmember); advance rate July 14–October 5 is $1,439 (member) / $1,829 (nonmember); regular rate October 6 and after is $1,549 (member) / $1,939 (nonmember). Reduced rates apply for APPs, RTs, and retirees (from $599) and for fellows, interns, residents, and medical students (from $749). Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
Key deadlines: Advance pricing ends October 5. A full refund minus a $250 processing fee is issued for cancellation requests received by September 17, 2026; no refunds are given after that date.
History
CHEST 2026 is the Annual Meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST). The American College of Chest Physicians is the global leader in advancing best patient outcomes through innovative chest medicine education, clinical research, and team-based care. The organization is approaching its 100th anniversary, and its Annual Meeting rotates among major U.S. cities each year. Recent and upcoming host cities include Boston (2024), Chicago (2025), Phoenix (2026), and Vancouver, BC, Canada (2027), with future meetings already scheduled in Denver, San Diego, Boston, Orlando, New Orleans, and Chicago through 2033.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is CHEST 2026 taking place?
CHEST 2026 takes place October 18 to 21, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Premeeting courses are held on Saturday, October 17.
Who should attend CHEST 2026?
The meeting is designed for chest medicine professionals, including critical care physicians, pulmonologists and respirologists, sleep medicine specialists, cardiothoracic surgeons, physicians-in-training, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and nurses. It draws clinicians from around the world.
How do I register for CHEST 2026?
You can register online through the official CHEST 2026 registration site, or use the paper or group registration forms. Options include full conference registration, a registration and membership bundle, single-day registration, premeeting courses, and ticketed sessions.
How much does registration cost?
For physicians and nonphysician doctoral attendees, early bird registration (through July 13) starts at $1,339 for members and $1,729 for nonmembers, rising to $1,549 (member) and $1,939 (nonmember) at the regular rate from October 6. Reduced rates apply for APPs, RTs, retirees, fellows, residents, and medical students, and group discounts are available.
What makes CHEST 2026 worth attending?
Attendees gain cutting-edge insights in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine from globally recognized leaders, with more than 300 educational sessions, hands-on simulation and procedural workshops, and extensive networking opportunities. The program covers timely topics such as AI in healthcare, severe asthma biologics, advanced COPD therapeutics, and sleep disorders in critically ill patients.
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