Clinical Congress 2026 Begins This Weekend in Washington, DC

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to join surgeons from across The House of Surgery® at Clinical Congress 2026, September 26–29, in Washington, DC, for 4 days of education, innovation, and connection.

With more than 300 educational sessions, 500 faculty and speakers, 15 Surgical Skills and Didactic Courses, and opportunities to earn up to 185 CME credits, Clinical Congress offers something for surgeons across specialties, practice settings, and career stages.

This year’s reimagined program pairs the practical clinical education surgeons expect from Clinical Congress with an expanded look at the forces transforming surgical practice. Dedicated Clinical Informatics and AI Sessions will explore artificial intelligence and emerging technology, while the new Best of Grand Rounds Series will examine surgical leadership, resilience, social innovation, and even the future of surgery in space.

Attendees also can explore more than 40 multidisciplinary sessions, learn about the latest research and surgical techniques through the Scientific Forum and Video-Based Education, and hear from internationally recognized speakers during Named Lectures and special presentations. Topics across the program span clinical decision-making, telesurgery, workforce challenges, advocacy, sustainability, professional autonomy, and much more.

Just as important are the connections that happen beyond the lecture hall. Clinical Congress brings together thousands of surgeons and surgical professionals, creating opportunities to reconnect with colleagues, meet mentors and collaborators, and engage with the broader surgical community.

There are only a few days left. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience the premier surgical education event of the year.

Download the Clinical Congress App

Once you’ve registered, make sure to download the Clinical Congress mobile app. Build and access your personalized schedule, navigate the convention center with interactive maps, explore exhibitors, connect with other attendees, check shuttle routes and schedules, and keep up with meeting news and announcements—all in one place. Your saved schedule also syncs with the Clinical Congress Meeting Platform.