VAM | Vascular Annual Meeting 2026
Event Date
June 10–13, 2026
Location
Boston, MA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) is the flagship scientific and educational event of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). The 2026 meeting will be held in Boston, MA, on June 10-13, gathering leading physicians, researchers, and health care professionals in vascular surgery for three full days of groundbreaking educational content showcasing the latest data, research, and innovations in vascular surgery and vascular health.
VAM is the leading educational event for vascular health professionals, offering a comprehensive range of learning opportunities that span vascular surgical practice, cutting-edge research and emerging scientific advancements—tailored to support individual educational growth and lifelong learning. The meeting consists of three full days of education covering the latest updates in the vascular surgery field and two full days of a packed exhibit hall featuring some of the newest technology in the specialty.
VAM26 is worth attending for its blend of research, hands-on learning, and networking. VAM26 features three full days of leading-edge educational content in vascular surgery, including hands-on learning opportunities, simulation labs, and dynamic case demonstrations, with dedicated programming for early-career professionals, trainees, and international attendees, offering a backdrop for networking, clinical advancement, and discovery.
Show Highlights
Signature program elements at VAM include a mix of plenary sessions, named lectures, scientific competitions, and industry-facing zones:
- Plenary and named sessions — including plenary abstract presentations, the E. Stanley Crawford Forum, the Moore Lecture, the Greenberg Lecture, and the SVS Keynote Speaker Series.
- Hands-on and interactive learning — hands-on learning opportunities, simulation labs, and dynamic case demonstrations.
- Exhibit hall and industry programming — Vascular Live, industry symposia, and the exhibit hall showcasing new technology in the specialty.
- New for 2026 — the SVS Foundation announced the launch of the Enrico Ascher Vascular Innovation Institute at VAM 2026, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to advancing innovation in vascular surgery.
- Dedicated tracks — dedicated programming for early-career professionals, trainees, and international attendees.
According to Program Committee Chair Jason Lee, MD, the meeting reflects the growing impact of the vascular community, and the 2026 program expands on prior years with increased international presence, enhanced educational sessions, and broader opportunities for collaboration across the specialty.
Attendance
According to a third-party event listing, the SVS Vascular Annual Meeting is described as the premier scientific meeting for over 1,500 of the world's foremost surgeons and allied health professionals. The meeting draws leading physicians, researchers, and other health care professionals in vascular surgery, including a growing international contingent. SVS does not publish a single official attendance figure on its VAM26 pages.
Registration
Registration for VAM26 is handled through the Society for Vascular Surgery. The 2026 meeting is held in Boston, MA, June 10-13, and registration is open online via the SVS/CompuSystems registration portal.
Key points to note:
- VAM26 housing opens on March 11, in conjunction with VAM26 registration; to secure a hotel room in the VAM26 block, you must first be registered for VAM26, and hotel reservation information becomes available after completion of your registration.
- Registration fees, social event tickets and course cancellation requests should be directed to SVS by email and must be received by Monday, April 27, 2026; cancellations received by April 27 receive a full refund less a $75 administrative fee, and cancellations after April 27 are non-refundable.
- SVS members receive reduced registration rates compared with non-members, and discounted rates are available for eligible international attendees, residents, and students.
- SVS offers a discounted VAM26 registration fee for international attendees representing eligible countries, applied automatically to online registration forms.
History
The Vascular Annual Meeting is organized by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). SVS was founded on July 3, 1946, at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California, by thirty-one vascular surgeons looking to improve the field. It was decided that the First Annual Meeting of the Society for Vascular Surgery would be held in Atlantic City on June 8, 1947.
The SVS is the sponsor organization for the Journal of Vascular Surgery and for the national Vascular Annual Meeting. Over the decades the meeting has grown alongside the specialty, adding research forums, named lectureships, and hands-on education. The first-ever virtual VAM took place in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the first hybrid meeting followed in 2021 with in-person options in San Diego and online live-stream. The Society was founded in 1946 and currently has a membership of approximately 6,500.
Venue & Travel
Venue
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center is located in the heart of Boston's historic Back Bay neighborhood. It offers 176,480 square feet of adaptable exhibit space, an auditorium with seating for 4,000+, 38 meeting rooms, and a 24,544-square-foot ballroom, all with free Wi-Fi and connected to 3,100+ hotel rooms and 200 shops and restaurants. The Hynes is directly connected to more than 3,100 hotel rooms, 200 shops and restaurants, and many other nearby conveniences. The exhibit hall offers 176,480 square feet of usable space and can be divided into as many as four smaller exhibit spaces spanning two of the building's three floors.
Parking
Parking in Back Bay is limited, so plan ahead. Within a three-block walk of the Hynes Convention Center are numerous parking garages totaling over 4,400 spaces. There is limited meter parking available around the Hynes and adjacent streets.
Nearby garages include:
- The Hynes Auditorium Garage at 50 Dalton Street, operated by Pilgrim Parking, is the closest option and about a 3-minute walk from the Hynes entrance; reach Pilgrim Parking at (617) 247-8006.
- Other nearby garages include the Back Bay Hilton Hotel Garage (40 Dalton Street), Boston Marriott Copley Place (100 Huntington Avenue), Colonnade Hotel Garage (120 Huntington Avenue), Copley Place Garage (100 Huntington Avenue), Prudential Center Garage (800 Boylston Street), and Sheraton Boston Hotel Garage (39 Dalton Street).
- Parking apps such as ParkBoston, ParkWise, SPOT Parking, Veer, and SpotHero let you pay from your phone, find open spaces, and reserve a spot where available.
Getting There
Getting to the Hynes is easy by air and public transit:
- By air: The Hynes Convention Center is located just 4.6 miles from Logan International Airport, with shuttle access via the Back Bay Logan Express shuttle. Shuttle service is free from Logan Airport to Back Bay, and $3 for service from Back Bay to Logan.
- By public transit (MBTA): The Hynes is close to four MBTA stops — the Hynes Convention Center, Prudential Center, and Copley Square stops on the Green Line, and the Back Bay stop on the Orange Line. The Back Bay station also serves the Orange Line, Commuter Rail, and Amtrak, and is reachable via indoor passageways.
- By rail: Amtrak service in Boston is at Back Bay Station, right down the street from the Hynes.
- Rideshare/taxi & driving: Parking is very limited in this area of Boston, and the Hynes is a 10-15 minute taxi ride from Logan Airport. The convention center authority encourages attendees and exhibitors to take public transportation to the Hynes.
Nearby Hotels
The Hynes is directly connected to several major hotels via indoor passageways in the Back Bay, plus many more within walking distance:
- The Sheraton Boston Hotel is the Headquarters hotel for VAM26, connected via the Prudential Center to the Hynes Convention Center.
- The Sheraton Boston is directly connected to the convention center, the Marriott Copley Place is connected via the Copley Place Mall, and the Westin Copley Place is also connected via the Copley Place Mall.
- The Colonnade Hotel Boston is connected underground via the Prudential Center T stop and Prudential Mall.
- Additional hotels within a three-to-four block radius include the Mandarin Oriental, Back Bay Hilton, Copley Square Hotel, Marriott Courtyard, Lenox Hotel, and Fairmont Copley Plaza.
All hotels in the official VAM26 room block are walkable to the convention center. Boston hotels are expected to sell out during VAM week due to multiple events across the city, so reserving early through the VAM hotel block is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM26)?
VAM26 takes place June 10-13, 2026, at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, in Boston, Massachusetts. It includes three full days of education plus two days of exhibits.
Who should attend VAM26?
VAM is the leading educational event for vascular health professionals, including vascular surgeons, physicians, researchers, trainees, residents, medical students, and allied health professionals. It also features dedicated programming for early-career professionals and international attendees.
How do I register for VAM26?
Registration is open online through the Society for Vascular Surgery's registration portal. SVS members receive reduced rates, and discounted registration is available for eligible international attendees; cancellation requests must be received by April 27, 2026, for a refund less a $75 administrative fee.
How do I book a hotel and where should I stay?
VAM26 housing opened on March 11 in conjunction with registration, and you must be registered for VAM26 before you can reserve a room in the official block. The Sheraton Boston Hotel is the headquarters hotel, connected to the Hynes via the Prudential Center, and all block hotels are walkable to the venue. Book early, as Boston hotels are expected to sell out during VAM week.
What makes VAM26 worth attending?
VAM26 offers three full days of leading-edge educational content, including hands-on learning, simulation labs, and dynamic case demonstrations, alongside an exhibit hall showcasing the newest technology in the specialty. The 2026 program also debuts the Enrico Ascher Vascular Innovation Institute and expands international and collaborative programming.
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