STS 2027 (The Society of Thoracic Surgeons)
63rd STS Annual Meeting 2027
January 28 – January 31, 2027 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Overview
Overview
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) is a not-for-profit professional organization representing surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals dedicated to the best possible outcomes for surgeries of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other procedures within the chest. Its flagship event, the STS Annual Meeting, is the preeminent gathering in cardiothoracic surgery, offering more translational science and hands-on activities than any other educational event in the specialty. The 63rd STS Annual Meeting runs under the theme "Excellence. Evidence. Impact." from January 28–31, 2027, at the San Diego Convention Center.
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8,000+
STS MEMBERS
6,000+
ANNUAL MEETING ATTENDEES
102
COUNTRIES
4
DAYS
130
EXHIBITORS
STS 2027 Venue
San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
San Diego Convention Center is a major waterfront convention facility in downtown San Diego. All educational programming for the 63rd STS Annual Meeting, including the main stage, Exhibit Hall, e-poster area, and spotlight theaters, will take place at this venue, connected by a new, open walkway floor plan for 2027.
How to reach?
- San Diego International Airport (SAN) is just 3 miles from the Convention Center, about 10-15 minutes by car, taxi, or rideshare (Uber/Lyft).
- MTS San Diego Trolley: the Green and Silver Lines stop directly in front of the Convention Center, at two dedicated stations — Convention Center Station (Harbor Drive/1st Avenue) and Gaslamp Quarter Station (Harbor Drive/5th Avenue).
- Amtrak: the Santa Fe Depot Amtrak station is less than one mile from the venue.
- Driving: from I-5, take the Front St. exit and continue to Harbor Drive, then turn left; from CA-94 westbound, take the 10th Ave. exit to Market St., turn right, then Front St., turn left, then Harbor Drive, turn left.
- Many downtown hotels offer their own shuttle service to and from the airport — check directly with your hotel.
FAQ's
- The 63rd STS Annual Meeting will take place January 28–31, 2027, at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA.
- No. STS 2027 will take place in person only, though the meeting will be recorded and made available for purchase afterward.
- Abstract submissions close on August 31, 2026. Submissions are managed through the STS Meetings Manager, accessible from your STS Page.
- Attire is business professional. Bring comfortable shoes and layers, as meeting room temperatures can run cold.
- Exhibit space can be secured through the official exhibitor portal linked from the STS 2027 Annual Meeting page; sponsorship opportunities are listed in the official Sponsorship Gallery.
- International travelers who require a visa can request an official invitation letter using the visa request form on the official STS Annual Meeting page.