• October 15–17, 2026
  • Hilton Aruba Caribbean Hotel
  • info@btscme.org

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Everything you need to plan your IAS 2026 — faculty, accreditation, travel, partners, and the case competition.

About the Summit

Advancing the
Science of Aortic Care

The International Aortic Summit brings together internationally recognized leaders in vascular and endovascular surgery for an intensive exchange on the latest advances in aortic care. Across two and a half days in Aruba, an expert faculty presents and debates the techniques, technologies, and strategies shaping the management of complex aortic disease.

Every session is built around expert presentations followed by open, candid Q&A — giving attendees direct access to the specialists defining the field. From fenestrated and branched endografts to open thoracoabdominal repair and acute dissection, the program spans the full spectrum of modern aortic surgery.

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At a Glance
October 15–17, 2026
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Hotel · Palm Beach, Aruba

Format

2½-day scientific program — expert talks & panel discussion

Accreditation

Up to 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registration

Open now — onsite registration also accepted

Language

Presented in English

200+

Annual Attendees

27+

Expert Faculty

13

CME Credit Hours

12+

Clinical Topic Areas
Program & Purpose

What You'll Take Away

The summit unites leaders in vascular and endovascular surgery to present and discuss the latest advances in aortic surgery — through expert presentations and open discussion.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
  1. Identify the ever-changing management of complex aortic disease.
  2. Identify more aggressive strategies involving open and endovascular surgery.
  3. Discuss post-operative surveillance and expectations with new procedures.
  4. Identify new techniques in aortic surgery.

Who Should Attend

IAS is designed for the full aortic care team — clinicians at every stage who manage vascular and endovascular disease:
  • Vascular & cardiac surgeons
  • Cardiologists & radiologists
  • Fellows, residents & medical students
  • Nurse practitioners & physician assistants
The official language of the summit is English; no onsite translation is provided.

Plan Your Visit

Explore the Summit

Dive into the details, page by page — from faculty and CME to travel, partners, and the resident & fellow case competition.

Program

View the 2025 summit agenda as a reference while the committee develops the 2026 program.

Speakers & Faculty

Meet the course directors and the internationally recognized faculty leading IAS 2026.

Accreditation / CME

Earn up to 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Jointly accredited via Amedco LLC.

Hotel & Travel

Hilton Aruba Caribbean Hotel, group rates, airport directions, and travel essentials.

Exhibitors & Sponsors

Our industry partners — and how your organization can exhibit or sponsor IAS 2026.

Case Competition

Residents & Fellows: submit an aortic case to present in Aruba and compete for a scholarship.

We’re pleased to be returning to sunny Aruba — October 15–17, 2026.

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