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Events in 2026

September 2026
Postponed: Third World Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) Summit – Endorsed by ESTS

Postponed: Third World Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) Summit – Endorsed by ESTS

Thursday 10 Sep – Friday 11 Sep 2026

10-11th September, 2026 | Smart Health Tower, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq The Third World TOS Summit will bring together the largest international community dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). This landmark event will focus on improving patient…

5th Chest Wall Surgery Course & 26th CWIG Annual Meeting  14–17 September 2026 | Leuven, Belgium

5th Chest Wall Surgery Course & 26th CWIG Annual Meeting 14–17 September 2026 | Leuven, Belgium

Monday 14 Sep – Thursday 17 Sep 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the 5th Chest Wall Surgery Course & 26th Chest Wall International Group (CWIG) Annual Meeting, taking place from 14–17 September 2026 in Leuven, Belgium. This unique educational event brings together…

October 2026
ERS-ESTS Lung Cancer Meeting

ERS-ESTS Lung Cancer Meeting

Wednesday 21 Oct – Friday 23 Oct 2026

The ESTS is delighted to announce the upcoming ERS-ESTS-ESTRO Lung Cancer Course, scheduled to take place from 21 to 23 October 2026. This important event will bring together leading experts and practitioners in thoracic surgery and respiratory medicine to share…

November 2026
VATS Lobectomy Basic-Intermediate Course

VATS Lobectomy Basic-Intermediate Course

Monday 23 Nov – Wednesday 25 Nov 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the upcoming VATS Lobectomy Basic-Intermediate Course Date: 23 - 25 November 2026 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Chair: Lorenzo Rosso This intensive course is designed for thoracic surgeons aiming to enhance their…

December 2026
Save the Date! Open Access for Conversion and Difficult Cases Course

Save the Date! Open Access for Conversion and Difficult Cases Course

Friday 4 Dec – Saturday 5 Dec 2026

Open Access for Conversion and Difficult Cases Course 📅 4–5 December 2026 📍 Clinical Skill Centre, Szeged, Hungary       Course Director: Prof. Jozsef Furak Join ESTS for this focused course dedicated to the management of conversion and difficult thoracic surgical cases. Registration opens…

Basic Adult ECMO Course and Simulation Training

Basic Adult ECMO Course and Simulation Training

Thursday 17 Dec – Friday 18 Dec 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is delighted to announce the upcoming Basic Adult ECMO Course and Simulation Training tailored specifically for thoracic surgeons. Dates: 17 - 18 December 2026  Location: Zurich, Switzerland This course offers a comprehensive introduction to…