SAWC Fall - Symposium on Advanced Wound Care 2026
Event Date
October 15–18, 2026
Location
Las Vegas, NV
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Fall is a four-day, multidisciplinary medical conference where the full wound care team gathers to advance healing, strengthen collaboration, and elevate patient care. Held October 15–18, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV, the meeting is the official conference of the peer-reviewed journal Wounds and offers continuing education (CE/CME) credits, hands-on education, and practical, real-world learning across every care setting.
SAWC Fall is designed for the entire interdisciplinary wound care team, including physicians, nursing professionals, podiatrists, physician assistants, physical therapists, researchers, scientists, dietitians, and healthcare sales and marketing professionals. The 2026 program spans chronic wounds, limb salvage, pressure injury prevention, AI integration, and regulatory and reimbursement change.
Attendees can earn 23+ credits across 50+ high-impact sessions led by 55+ world-renowned faculty, choosing from panels, rapid-fire talks, and accredited hands-on workshops. The 2026 edition is co-located with the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Fall Conference and features a new Mobile Wound Management track, making it one of the largest and most trusted wound care forums in North America.
Show Highlights
Key features of SAWC Fall 2026 include:
- Co-located with NPIAP — a dedicated two-day National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel track covering pressure injury staging, support surfaces, legal risk, and evidence-based prevention.
- New Mobile Wound Management track — strategies for delivering advanced wound care in home and community settings, including building programs and navigating reimbursement and compliance.
- Wound Care Business Navigator Series — sessions on documentation, audits, billing codes, policy updates, and reimbursement strategies.
- PAWSIC Forums — practical insights advancing innovation in post-acute care and value-based models.
- Diverse learning formats — expert panel discussions, high-yield Rapid Fire talks, accredited hands-on workshops, Innovation Theaters with live product demonstrations, and accredited industry-supported symposia.
The 2026 meeting is chaired by co-chairs Robert S. Kirsner, MD, PhD, FAAD and Dot M. Weir, RN, CWON, CWS.
Registration
Registration is available online through the official SAWC Fall registration portal. In-person pass options include:
- Core Pass — $599: Access to all general sessions, surgical and multidisciplinary panels, networking events, and the industry exhibit hall.
- Clinical Pro Package — $899: Everything in the Core Pass plus six months of on-demand access to session recordings (recordings are not accredited).
Rates are tiered by registrant type (MD/DO/DPM; APPs, Nurses & Researchers/PhD; Emerging Clinicians – Students/Residents/Fellows; and Nonsponsoring Industry) and by registration deadline: Early Bird ends 7/24, Advance ends 9/25, and Standard ends 10/18. Emerging Clinicians must upload a letter on institutional letterhead confirming their student/resident/fellow status. Groups of three or more from the same organization receive a $50-per-person discount (not applicable to Student/Resident/Fellow or Industry registrations). Optional add-ons include the Exam-Ready Certification Bundle ($1,299), SAWC Pharmacology in Wound Care ($499), and the Wound Care Business Navigator Course Pack ($39). All registrations must be paid in full by credit or debit card. Cancellations must be received in writing by August 16, 2026, and are subject to a $150 cancellation fee.
History
SAWC Fall is produced by HMP Global and serves as the official meeting of the journal Wounds, which is indexed in MEDLINE/PubMED and is the exclusive publisher of new research from SAWC abstracts. The event runs twice yearly (a Spring and a Fall edition) and is recognized as one of the largest wound care forums in North America. The 2026 Fall edition is co-located with the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Fall Conference and introduces a new Mobile Wound Management track.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is SAWC Fall 2026 taking place?
SAWC Fall 2026 takes place October 15–18, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is held at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip.
Who should attend SAWC Fall?
SAWC Fall is designed for the entire interdisciplinary wound care team, including physicians, nursing professionals, podiatrists, physician assistants, physical therapists, researchers, scientists, dietitians, and healthcare sales and marketing professionals.
How much does registration cost and how do I register?
Registration is completed online. In-person options include the Core Pass at $599, which covers all general sessions, panels, networking events, and the exhibit hall, and the Clinical Pro Package at $899, which adds six months of on-demand session recordings. Tiered pricing applies by registrant type and deadline, with Early Bird ending 7/24, Advance ending 9/25, and Standard ending 10/18.
How many CE credits and sessions does SAWC Fall offer?
The four-day program offers 23+ continuing education credits across 50+ high-impact sessions led by 55+ world-renowned faculty. Formats include panel discussions, Rapid Fire talks, accredited hands-on workshops, Innovation Theaters, and industry-supported symposia.
What makes the 2026 edition of SAWC Fall unique?
The 2026 meeting is co-located with the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Fall Conference, featuring a dedicated pressure injury education track, and introduces a new Mobile Wound Management track for care beyond traditional settings. The program also covers chronic wounds, limb salvage, prevention, AI integration, and reimbursement and compliance strategies.
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