The ATS International Conference is where science and health care intersect. It’s our aim to provide you with abundant opportunities to connect and engage with colleagues on the latest research and scientific breakthroughs, and best practices in patient care. We’re planning a number of special events and learning opportunities beyond the conference program, including:
Assembly Events
ATS-APCCMD-PEPTDA Forum
This event will feature discussions on best practices in teaching and strategies for improving education in various settings and the presentation of the 2025 Innovations in Fellowship Education Award.
ATS Center
BEAR Cage
Diversity Forum
The annual ATS Diversity Forum focuses on diversity within the fields of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine and research.
International Poster Sessions
Industry Programs
International Poster Sessions
International Participants Center
Leadership Academy for Division Heads
The Association of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Division Directors (APCCSD) & Pediatric Pulmonology Division Directors Association (PPDDA) leadership groups invite current adult and pediatric division heads to participate in a year-round leadership course to improve skills and discuss issues facing divisions today.
Networking Exchange for Early Career Professionals
Networking Super Center & Learning Studio
The Learning Studio in the Networking Super Center provides specialized programming where you can participate in studio talks, panel discussions and networking opportunities at the annual conference. The Networking Super Center is open to all ATS conference attendees.
Opening Ceremony
The ATS is thrilled to kick off the 2025 International Conference with an inspiring Opening Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, in San Francisco, featuring keynote speaker Kimberly D. Manning, MD, MACP, a trailblazing physician, educator, and storyteller whose impact resonates far beyond medicine.
PEPDTA Poster Forum
The Pediatric Pulmonary Training Directors Association (PEPTDA) is delighted to once again host this poster session highlighting US Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship Programs’ unique characteristics at the ATS 2025 International Conference.
Plenary Session
This cornerstone event embodies the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered care, uniting the global respiratory community to spotlight the stories shaping the future of respiratory medicine. This year, we are honored to welcome Len Geiger, a dynamic advocate, speaker, and double lung transplant recipient, as our speaker.
Reception for PhDs and Other Basic Science Researchers
Research Program Benefit
Come together as a Society and support the ATS Research Program! The Benefit will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the San Francicso Marriott Marquis. Each ticket includes a tax-deductible donation to the ATS Research Program.
Respiratory Health Awards
Women's Forum
The annual ATS Women's Forum recognizes the achievements and supports the advancement of women in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine and research.
While the ATS International Conference does not have “social” events, it does offer a number of networking opportunities where attendees can discuss the science presented at the meeting or their own work. Many of these events require a separate ticket. Click on the title of each event to learn more.
