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Industry Supported Evening Symposia

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Industry Supported Evening Symposia

See below for Availability & Fees



The ATS encourages Industry Supported Evening Symposia in conjunction with the ATS 2026 International Conference. These programs complement the content offered by the ATS and provide an opportunity for attendees to further enrich their learning experiences during the premier educatsional event for Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine professionals. While the content of these programs is the sole responsibility of the supporting company or companies, the ATS encourages programs that are scientific in nature.

Launching Sept. 16

Availability
& Fees

Industry Supported Evening Symposia take place in conference hotels from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings during the conference. 

Each evening symposia has a fee of $50,000. Sponsor is responsible for any additional cost with the hotel, including but not limited to, AV, F&B, additional room sets, changes, etc. Sunday and Monday nights of the ATS International Conference are when the ATS Assemblies and alumni groups hold their events. Review the list of planned assembly meetings below to assist in selecting a night to maximize your potential audience. 


Location Capacity Availability
Hotel Room Classroom Theater Banquet Reception Sunday Monday Tuesday
Hyatt Regency Regency R 670 1200 700  1200 ✓ 
Regency TUV 730 1500 850 1500
Windmere Ballroom X 440 900 500 800
Hilton Orlando Orange Ballroom D-G 876 1620 948 1782 ✓ 
Florida Ballroom 1-4 918 1606 784 1739
Rosen Center Jr. Ballroom F 320 700 360 715 ✓ 
Executive H 400 960 432 900  
Rosen Plaza Ballroom A 450 870 500 830 


  • Evening Symposia rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Programs offering CME/CE/MOC credit are permitted with prior approval from the ATS. Additional fees apply for CME/CE/MOC programs.
    • Independent programs from Medical Education Communication Companies (MECCs) are welcomed, but require a letter of approval from the ATS that should be included with all grant submissions. Applications not following this process are declined. Click here for more information and instructions.
  • Sponsor is permitted to set audience restrictions such as U.S. only or International only audience, or by invitation-only. 
  • Food and beverage and A/V needs are a detailed confirmation packet including hotel contact, A/V order forms, etc. is sent to all confirmed Evening Symposia supporters.

  • Listing on pre-conference and onsite marketing materials, including the ATS 2026 Schedule at a Glance, ATS Conference News site, ATS provided signage, Conference mobile app
  • Dedicated industry program page on the ATS conference site
  • Recognition in the ATS 2026 social media marketing
  • Recognition in an email highlighting the industry programs
  • Two badge scanners to capture attendee leads
  • ATS "Ask Me" staff in hotel lobbies to direct attendees to the symposia

  1. Online application opens Sept. 16.
  2. Applicants select the top three choices for day, time, and location during the application process.
  3. All applications are processed in order of receipt and placed by the ATS within five weeks of submission.
  4. All placed applicants receive details of placement and deadlines for completing the contract and downloading the invoice. Contracts are due 30 days after receipt.
  5. Full Payment is due February 6, 2026. Programs are non-refundable after this date. A deposit is not required, but a $10,000 cancellation fee is incurred for any program cancelled after receipt of signed contract.
  6. Program title, speaker list, description, etc. due March 28, 2026.

Please contact Meredith Smalstig, Associate Director, Sponsorships and Program with any questions you may have at msmalstig@thoracic.org.