Agenda at a Glance

Full detailed agenda coming soon!

Monday, May 4, 2026

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Committee Meetings
Mandatory for Committee Chairs and Volunteers
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM SIS Council + Committee Meeting
Mandatory for Council Members and Committee Chairs
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM Committee Meetings
Mandatory for Committee Chairs and Volunteers
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM President’s Fundraiser to Benefit the Society: Celebrating Scientific Excellence
(additional ticket required)
Location: Peohe’s Restaurant

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast & Networking
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM President’s Welcome
Marc Jeschke, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCSC, FSIS
8:15 AM – 10:30 AM Panel Discussion
Highlighting Scientific Excellence within the SIS Community
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Networking & Refreshment Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Scientific Session I
Top 10 (1-5)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Luncheon & Networking
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Scientific Session II
Top 10 (6-10)
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM Therapeutics and Guidelines
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM Networking & Refreshment Break
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Mini Orals I, II, III
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM Presidential Address: What Does Your Culture Show?
5:15 PM – 6:30 PM Networking Reception
Evening Dinner on your own

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast & Networking
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Annual Business Meeting
Members Only
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Scientific Session III
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Fellowship Update
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Networking & Refreshment Break
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Scientific Session IV
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Luncheon & Networking
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM Altemeier Lecture
Timothy R. Billiar, MD
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM Scientific Session V
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Networking & Refreshment Break
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Mini Orals IV, V, VI
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Awards Banquet