COT Annual Meeting and ATLS Global Symposium

The ACS Committee on Trauma Annual Meeting is Wednesday-Friday, March 11-13, 2026, and the ATLS Global Symposium is Friday-Sunday, March 13-15, 2026, at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama.

Friday features a series of special sessions you won’t want to miss—be sure to check them out below.

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Registration

Registration for the 2026 COT Annual Meeting and ATLS Global Symposium is now open!

Travel

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport connects travelers nonstop to 20 airport destinations across the United States. This airport is home to 5 Airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines.

The airport is located 5 miles from downtown Birmingham, AL.

Explore Birmingham

Visit the Birmingham, Alabama visitors bureau for information on things to do as well restaurant options.

Southwest Airlines Discount

Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer COT Annual Meeting attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using book via SWABIZ^®.

Discount valid for travel March 9, 2026–March 16, 2026.

Lodging

Reserve your room for the ATLS Global Symposium by visiting the hotel accommodations page.

Schedule

COT Annual Meeting: March 11-13, 2026
ATLS Global Symposium: March 13–15, 2026

View the full schedule.

2026 Committee on Trauma Annual Meeting and ATLS Global Symposium

Southwest Airlines Discount

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