ASHI | American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics 2026
Event Date
October 26–30, 2026
Location
Montréal, QC, Canada
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe ASHI 52nd Annual Meeting is the flagship scientific conference of the American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics. For 2026, ASHI is presenting the event jointly with the Canadian Society for Transplantation. As noted by partner organizations, the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics is partnering with the Canadian Society for Transplantation to host a joint scientific meeting in Montréal, presenting the ASHI/CST Joint Scientific Meeting: Advancing the Science of Transplantation, a collaborative program dedicated to sharing the latest research, innovations, and clinical advancements in the field.
The meeting brings together laboratory professionals, clinicians, and researchers focused on transplantation compatibility, immunological testing, and genetic analysis, and serves as a platform for sharing innovations that improve transplant outcomes and patient care. Typical attendees include immunologists, transplant specialists, HLA laboratory technologists, scientists, and healthcare professionals in transplant medicine.
Attendees benefit from peer-reviewed oral and poster presentations, workshops, and networking with a global community of histocompatibility and immunogenetics professionals. The joint format with the Canadian Society for Transplantation broadens the clinical and scientific scope, making it a valuable destination for anyone advancing the science of transplantation.
Show Highlights
- A joint ASHI/CST Scientific Meeting themed "Advancing the Science of Transplantation," combining histocompatibility/immunogenetics science with clinical transplantation.
- Peer-reviewed oral and poster presentations across a variety of formats designed to encourage the exchange of new scientific and clinical information in immunogenetics and transplant immunology.
- Scientific sessions, interactive workshops, and training programs.
- Networking with global experts and sister societies from around the world.
- Supported by leading industry sponsors including Diamond sponsors CareDx, Thermo Fisher and Werfen, Platinum sponsor GenDx, and Silver sponsors such as Hansa Biopharma, HistoGenetics, NMDP and STEMCELL Technologies.
Attendance
ASHI describes its Annual Meeting as its largest and most successful event of the year, drawing over 1,000 attendees from around the world who specialize in histocompatibility, immunogenetics, and transplant immunology. The audience is made up of society members and non-members, industry partners, technologists, researchers, and trainees. Specific attendance figures for the 2026 Montréal meeting had not been published at the time of writing.
Registration
Registration is handled through the official ASHI 52nd Annual Meeting website. ASHI offers discounted registration for certain groups:
- Students and fellows are welcomed at a discounted rate.
- Sister society members receive discounted registration, including members of the Brazil Association of Histocompatibility (ABH), Asia-Pacific Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Association (APHIA), Arabian Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ARSHI), British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI), European Federation for Immunogenetics (EFI), Hong Kong Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (HKSHI), and Indian Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ISHI).
Note on abstracts: the abstract submission site is now closed. There was a non-refundable abstract fee of $40.00 USD per abstract, payable by credit card at submission. The abstract fee does not register you for the meeting; all accepted abstract authors must register separately to attend. For details, contact ASHI at info@ashi-hla.org.
History
The 2026 event marks the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics, reflecting a long-running tradition of yearly scientific meetings (the 51st Annual Meeting was held in 2025). For 2026, ASHI is partnering with the Canadian Society for Transplantation to deliver a joint scientific meeting in Montréal titled "Advancing the Science of Transplantation." Future ASHI annual meetings are already scheduled for New Orleans (2027), Dallas (2028), and San Diego (2029).
Venue & Travel
Venue
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
900 René-Lévesque Blvd W.
The 2026 CST Annual Scientific Meeting is listed at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, a landmark full-service hotel and conference property in downtown Montréal. The hotel offers meeting and event space suitable for scientific sessions, workshops, exhibits, and networking functions, along with on-site guest rooms, dining, and business amenities. Specific hall names, square footage, and floor-plan details for the meeting had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There
The venue is located on René-Lévesque Boulevard West in downtown Montréal. Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the nearest major airport. Air Canada has served as the preferred airline of the CST Annual Scientific Meeting, offering discounts to delegates via a promotion code entered at booking. Downtown Montréal is well served by the STM Métro and bus network, taxis, and rideshare services; confirm the closest transit stations and any official shuttle details with the meeting organizers closer to the event.
Nearby Hotels
The Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth serves as the primary conference hotel, offering on-site guest rooms in the same building as the meeting space. It sits in the heart of downtown Montréal, within walking distance of numerous other hotels and the city's Underground City network. Specific room-block rates and booking deadlines for the 2026 meeting had not been published at the time of writing; delegates should watch the official ASHI and CST meeting pages for housing information.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the ASHI 52nd Annual Meeting taking place?
The meeting takes place October 26–30, 2026 in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. The host venue is Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth at 900 René-Lévesque Blvd W in downtown Montreal.
What makes the 2026 meeting different from previous years?
For 2026, ASHI is partnering with the Canadian Society for Transplantation to host a joint scientific meeting titled 'Advancing the Science of Transplantation.' The collaboration broadens the program to share the latest research, innovations, and clinical advancements in transplantation.
Who should attend this meeting?
The meeting is designed for immunologists, transplant specialists, HLA laboratory technologists, researchers, scientists, and healthcare professionals in transplant medicine. It brings together laboratory professionals, clinicians, and researchers focused on transplantation compatibility, immunological testing, and genetic analysis.
How do I register, and are discounts available?
Registration is completed through the official ASHI 52nd Annual Meeting website. Discounted rates are offered to students and fellows, as well as to members of ASHI's recognized sister societies. For questions, contact ASHI at info@ashi-hla.org.
How do I get to the venue from the airport?
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is about a 20-minute drive from the hotel. You can take the 747 Express Bus (running 24/7 for $11), a flat-rate taxi of roughly $49 CAD, or an Uber/Lyft; the hotel is also directly above Central Station and connected to the Bonaventure metro.
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