ASA 2026 – American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, San Diego

Key facts

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), takes place from 16 to 20 October 2026 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. The official page presents it as a chance to connect with more than 14,000 anesthesia professionals worldwide, follow the latest advances in the specialty and see innovative technology.

According to the meeting page, content is organised into 11 clinical tracks, with 32 hands-on workshops, 400 eAbstracts and hundreds of sessions. ASA leadership highlights hot-topic sessions on subjects ranging from non-operating room anesthesia and physician well-being to workforce trends, and a series of featured lectures brings in thought leaders. The featured lecture line-up includes Will Flanary, MD, known as Dr. Glaucomflecken. The full programme can be browsed online by clinical track, topic or keyword, and the ASA My Meeting app lets attendees build a personal itinerary.

Beyond the sessions, the Exhibit Hall offers Hot Spots with networking, interactive activities and hands-on experiences. Registrants can upgrade to ASA PLUS for on-demand content, and a hotel block with exclusive rates is available through the meeting housing service. The organizers note that meeting CME credits must be claimed by December.

For related clinical guidance, see the medpresso overview of American Society of Anesthesiologists Practice Guidelines for Management of the Difficult Airway.

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