Paid Advertisement January 30, 2026 Program | Industry Symposia | Exhibitors | #STS2026 STS 2026: Off to an Energizing StartSTS President Joseph F. Sabik III, MD, kicked off the Annual Meeting by welcoming more than 3,000 attendees from 45 countries. Shola Richards—bestselling author and CEO of Go
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January 30, 2026

Program | Industry Symposia | Exhibitors | #STS2026

STS 2026: Off to an Energizing Start

STS President Joseph F. Sabik III, MD, kicked off the Annual Meeting by welcoming more than 3,000 attendees from 45 countries. Shola Richards—bestselling author and CEO of Go Together Global—then inspired and motivated the crowd, and set the tone for an amazing first day of STS 2026.

  • Extraordinary Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Awards Announced
  • Earl Bakken Scientific Award Presented to Dr. Michael Mack 
  • Lung Cancer Resection Longitudinal Risk Model
  • Late-Breaking Study Establishes New Risk Model for Surgery After TAVR 
  • STS-ISHLT Lung Transplantation Symposium

 

Joint Commission Announcement 


STS is proud to partner with the Joint Commission and American College of Cardiology to leverage clinical data and patient outcomes for the next-generation of certification that reduces burden on healthcare organizations.

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Today's Notable Presentations

Terry Francona

Day 2 of STS 2026 Kicks Off with Plenary Speech  

Join two-time World Series Champion Terry Francona for a compelling talk on leadership through adversity, trust-building, and staying aligned around a common goal.


8 a.m., Main Stage

Joseph F. Sabik III, MD

Teaching for Tomorrow Together 

Don’t miss STS President Joseph F. Sabik III, MD, as he reflects on the power of coming together to celebrate and shape the future of the specialty in his Presidential Address.


11:15 a.m., Main Stage

Joseph Nellis, MD

Preoperative Tracheostomy and Outcomes After Congenital Cardiac Surgery

In his talk, Dr. Nellis will discuss how study findings inform risk stratification and surgical planning for children with complex airway and cardiac disease.


1:45 p.m., Room 288-290

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Top Picks for Your Schedule

  • Early careerists who want to improve their chances of being published are invited to attend the Annals Academy session in The Hub (4 – 5 p.m.). Following the session, there will be a short meet-and-greet with Annals editor Dr. Joanna Chikwe.
  • Cheer on your favorites in the finals of the CT Surgery Resident Showdown, during the Exhibit Hall Happy Hour (5 – 6 p.m.).
  • The President’s Reception is tonight, 7 p.m., at Generations Hall. Stop by the Registration desk to purchase a ticket if you want to attend.

 

 

A Listing of Today’s Industry Symposia: 


6:30 – 7:45 a.m.

  • How J&J is Advancing the Continuum of Care in Lung Cancer: Integrating Robotics, AI, and Advanced Therapies
    Room 391-392
    Sponsored by J&J MedTech

12:25 – 1:25 p.m.

  • Unintended Consequences of Not Being in Normal Sinus Rhythm
    Room 391-392
    Sponsored by AtriCure
  • Contemporary Outcomes in Aortic Arch & Valve Management: Integrating Evidence into Practice
    Room 393-394
    Sponsored by Artivion
  • A Practice-Changing Advancement in the Treatment of Resectable Gastric and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers
    Room 395-396
    Sponsored by AstraZeneca
  • Facilitating Shared Decision-Making Regarding Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement Choices
    Room 383-385
    Sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences
  • The Future Is Now: Advancing Heart Recovery with Impella 5.5
    Room 388-390
    Sponsored by J&J MedTech Heart Recovery

 

Tune Into STS TV  

Don’t miss daily broadcasts with renowned surgeons and experts – packed with essential insights and meeting highlights. Watch onsite, on YouTube, via the mobile app, or from your hotel room: 

  • Hilton New Orleans Riverside – Channel 46 
  • New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District — Channel 51 
  • Loews New Orleans Hotel — Channel 82 

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