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 2027 ATLS Global Symposium March 12–14, 2027, Chicago, Illinois as we celebrate and explore the next era of Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®).

Why Attend?

Connect with the trauma education community by networking with colleagues and ATLS Friends and Family from around the world.
Explore additional ACS COT trauma education programs and opportunities to expand your educational offerings and better meet the needs of your learners and trauma system.
Discover innovations in trauma education through the Global Symposium poster session and presentations from poster competition winners.
Attend the Awards Ceremony celebrating recipients of the Styner Award, International Meritorious Award, and Educator and Coordinator of the Year.
Participate in tailored sessions for ATLS Educators and Coordinators featuring best practices, program updates, and opportunities to collaborate with peers.
Expand your experience by participating in special programming offered in conjunction with the COT Annual Meeting.

Session Highlights

Opening Session: Inspiring keynote speaker and poster winner presentations
ACS Stop the Bleed Global Dissemination: Expanding the reach of lifesaving hemorrhage control education worldwide
Trauma Case Video Review: Learn what it is and how to implement it at your institution
Human Factors: What trauma teams can learn from aviation's safety culture

Travel & Lodging

Airport Information

Chicago O'Hare International Airport - 18 miles from hotel

Chicago Midway International Airport - 11 miles from hotel

Lodging

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

Schedule

ATLS Global Symposium March 12–14, 2027
- More information coming soon

Call for Posters

Join colleagues from across the ATLS and trauma community to share research that advances trauma education and showcase innovative and meaningful work from ATLS and trauma education programs. We invite ATLS coordinators, educators, clinicians, and other members of the trauma education community to submit posters for the 2027 Global Symposium Poster Session through one of two tracks: Best Practices or Scientific Research.

Poster submissions will be accepted through December 1, 2026. Review the Call for Posters for additional instructions and requirements.

Submit your poster now through the Global Symposium Poster Submission Form

Registration

Registration for the 2027 ATLS Global Symposium will open in early December 2026.

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 longer processing times to obtain a visa for the U.S. You may request a letter from the College inviting you to the ATLS Global Symposium through the Invitation Letter Request Form.