Program Types
ATC is designed with a variety of program layouts and formats to engage all types of learners.
Take advantage of the multi-disciplinary nature of the ATC by reviewing the Program Descriptions below.
Time Zone Schedule of Program – Eastern Time Zone
In-Depth Symposia
Saturday, June 4, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Attendee Type Access: In-person & Virtual Only
Presentations with Question and Answer at the end of each session.
In-Depth Symposia are 2 and ½ hour sessions designed around a specific topic of interest. These sessions provide in-depth state-of-the-art information focused both on clinical and research areas from various perspectives, allowing attendees to make connections and incorporate the knowledge acquired into their everyday practice.
Attendee Profile:
- Early Career
- Experienced Wanting to Learn More
- Mentor/Expert Wanting to Share Comments
IMPACT Sessions
Sunday, June 5 – Wednesday, June 8, 7:00 – 8:00 AM ET
Sunday, June 5 – Tuesday, June 7, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
Tuesday, June 7, 10:00 – 11:00 AM ET
Attendee Type Access: In-person & Virtual Only
Presentations with Question and Answer at the end of each session.
Learn from Industry Innovators on how the transplant industry is transforming your daily work lives for tomorrow’s advancements. Attendees can expect to leave these sessions armed with cutting-edge information that will pave the way to the future of the industry.
Attendee Profile:
- Early Career
- Experienced Wanting to Learn More
- Mentor/Expert Wanting to Share Comments
- Interactive Debaters
Innovations in Transplantation
Monday, June 6, 11:15 am - 12:30 pm ET
Attendee Type Access: In-person & Virtual Only
Presentations with Panel Discussion / Question and Answer at the end of the session.
This year’s session titled “Clinical Xenotransplantation Updates'' will review the development of cutting-edge gene editing technology coupled with advances in novel immunosuppression, preclinical models of xenotransplantation in heart, kidney and islet to achieve significant advances. Featured members of the respective teams who performed landmark procedures will briefly discuss their findings followed by a discussion with experts in the field regarding the ethics and practical considerations that will be required as we consider clinical trials in xenotransplantation.
Attendee Profile:
- Early Career
- Experienced Wanting to Learn More
- Mentor/Expert Wanting to Share Comments
- Interactive Debaters
Meet the Expert
Saturday, June 4, 3:15 – 4:00 PM ET
Saturday, June 4, 4:30 – 5:15 PM ET
Attendee Type Access: In-person
Discussion, Question and Answer sessions.
Gain exclusive access to Mentor Experts in the field.
- NO formal slide presentations, similar to a "Fireside Chat Session".
- The purposeful layout is designed to allow interaction and discussion while creating new connections.
- These sessions are designed in an intimate discussion setting.
- Limited attendance.
Attendee Profile:
- Early Career
- Mentor/Expert Wanting to Share Comments
Controversies in Transplantation
Wednesday, June 8, 10:15 – 11:15 AM ET
Attendee Type Access: In-person & Virtual Only
Presentations Question and Answer at the end of each session.
Come experience top level experts debate controversial topics on “Public Policy: Selflessness or Selfishness: What Philosophy Should Underpin Organ Donor Registration Initiatives?” and “Basic: We Need Car T-Cells to Effectively Desensitize High PRA Patients”.
Attendee Profile:
- Early Career
- Experienced Wanting to Learn More
- Mentor/Expert Wanting to Share Comments
- Interactive Debaters
Focus in Transplantation
Sunday, June 5, 3:30 – 6:30 PM ET
Monday, June 6, 3:30 – 7:00 PM ET
Attendee Type Access: In-person & Virtual Only
Presentations with Question and Answer at the end of each session.
Deep dive into focused presentations on Basic and Translational science. Individual sessions on “Basic: OMICS in Transplantation” and “Translational: Translational Role of Biomarkers in Immune Profiling” will be presented.
Attendee Profile:
- Early Career
- Experienced Wanting to Learn More
- Mentor/Expert Wanting to Share Comments
Women's Networking Event
Supported by CareDx
Saturday, June 4, 6:30 - 8:00 PM ET
Attendee Type Access: In-person
Discussion, Question and Answer sessions.
Join your fellow peers for ATC’s Women’s Networking Event. This networking event will go beyond the curriculum to discuss strategies to achieve personal and professional success. All In-person attendees are encouraged to attend this event.
Attendee Profile:
- Early Career
- Experienced Wanting to Learn More
- Mentor/Expert Wanting to Share Comments
- All In-person Attendees are Encouraged to Attend
Abstract Sessions
Plenary Oral Abstract Sessions
Sunday, June 5 – Wednesday, June 8, 8:30 – 9:30 AM ET
Attendee Type Access: In-person & Virtual Only
10-minute abstract presentations with Question and Answer at the end of each session.
Top-rated abstracts submitted through the ATC abstract submission process are presented orally with time for questions from the audience at the end of the session.
ATC’s People’s Choice Award
Wednesday, June 8, 9:30 – 9:45 AM ET
Attendee Type Access: In-person & Virtual Only
At the end of final Plenary session, attendees will be given the opportunity to VOTE on which Plenary abstract presentation is the MOST impactful to the transplant community.
Rapid Fire Oral Abstract Sessions
Sunday, June 5 – Tuesday, June 7, 3:30 – 5:00 PM ET
Sunday, June 5 – Tuesday, June 7, 5:30 – 7:00 PM ET
Attendee Type Access: In-person & Virtual Only
5-minute abstract presentations with Question and Answer at the end of each presentation.
Oral abstracts submitted through the ATC abstract submission process are presented orally with time for questions from the audience at the end of the session. Sessions are designed with specific topic-driven presentations.
Late Breaking Clinical Trials Abstract Session
Saturday, June 4, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Attendee Type Access: In-person & Virtual Only
10-minute abstract presentations with Question and Answer at the end of each presentation.
A special Oral Abstract Session will take place on Saturday, June 4th, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET, highlighting Clinical Trial Abstracts submitted through the Late Breaking Abstract Submission.
Poster Abstract Presentations
Saturday, June 4 – 5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
Sunday, June 5 – Tuesday, June 7, 7:00 - 8:00 PM ET
Attendee Type Access: In-person
In-person poster abstract presentations given by authors in front of their poster boards. Poster abstracts are displayed in Exhibit Halls C & D.
Poster Chat Sessions
Saturday, June 4 – 5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
Sunday, June 5 – Tuesday, June 7, 7:00 - 8:00 PM ET
Attendee Type Access: In-person
5-minute poster abstract presentations with Question and Answer at the end of each presentation.
Poster Chat Sessions have been created to highlight accepted ATC abstract poster presentations and give poster presenters the opportunity to give an oral presentation of their abstract work in addition to a poster board presentation.
IMPORTANT: The Poster Chat Session does not replace creating a poster board presentation and displaying the poster board graphic that abstract submitters have previously been notified about.
Poster Chat Presentation Details:
- Poster Chat Sessions are designed with specific topic-driven presentations.
- Theaters are created in the poster hall, Exhibit Hall C of the Hynes Convention Center, to hold the Poster Chat Sessions during the evening Poster Sessions A, B, C, D.
- The theater allows for up to 50 p seating.
- Each theater will have the poster graphic uploaded on the session screen for the presenter, moderator, and audience to view.
- Each Poster Chat presentation is 5 minutes in length followed by 5 minutes of live question and answer from the moderators and audience.