ATLS Global Symposium

Global Unity, Local Impact:
Advancing ATLS & Trauma Education Everywhere

Join trauma care leaders, educators, clinicians, and innovators from around the world for the 2026 ATLS Global Symposium March 13–15, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama, as we celebrate and explore the next era of Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®).

Why Attend?

Discover practical tips and tricks for successfully implementing ATLS 11th Edition.
Engage with ATLS Friends and Family from across the globe.
Participate in interactive sessions, global case studies, and policy roundtables.
Explore first-ever Global Symposium poster session showcasing trauma education innovation.
Gain insights from tracks designed for ATLS educators, coordinators and instructors.
Connect with COT Annual Meeting participants for special programming on
Friday, March 13, 2026.

Registration

Registration for the 2026 ATLS Global Symposium is now open!

Visa Information

For international attendees, it is strongly encouraged to apply for a visa as early as possible and preferably at least 90 days before the start of the symposium due to current and longer processing times to obtain a visa for the US. You may request a letter from the College inviting you to the ATLS Global Symposium through the Invitation Letter Request Form.

Schedule