• October 15–17, 2026
  • Hilton Aruba Caribbean Hotel
  • info@btscme.org

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International Aortic Summit · Aruba

Aortic
Summit 2026

Join global leaders in vascular and endovascular surgery to present, discuss, and advance the latest techniques in aortic care — on the island of Aruba.
October 15–17, 2026

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Hilton Aruba Caribbean Hotel

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Up to 13 AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credits™

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Program

Explore the full agenda, sessions, and learning tracks.

Summit Info

Everything you need to know about IAS 2026.

Registration

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Exhibitors & Sponsors

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Education That Matters

Key Clinical Topics

An extensive expert faculty presents and debates the topics that matter most to practicing vascular and endovascular surgeons.

Fenestrated & Branched Endografts

Advanced FEVAR/BEVAR techniques, patient selection, and outcomes from high-volume centers.

Thoracoabdominal Repair

Open and hybrid approaches, spinal cord protection strategies, and staged repair protocols.

Aortic Dissection & Emergencies

Acute Type A and B dissection management, TEVAR for complicated dissection, emergent frameworks.

Adjuncts to Endo AAA Repair

Endoleak management, EVAR surveillance, IFU expansion, and long-term durability data.

Graft Infection & Complications

Prosthetic graft infections, NAIS, explantation strategies, and complex reconstruction.

Imaging & New Techniques

Advanced CTA, MRA, fusion imaging, AI-assisted planning, and next-generation devices.

200+
Annual Attendees
27+
Expert Faculty
13
CME Credit Hours
12+
Clinical Topic Areas
Advancing aortic care through world-class education, innovation, and collaboration.
IAS Course Directors · International Aortic Summit
Expert Leadership

Led by the Field's Best

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Joseph V. Lombardi, MD, MBA, FACS

Course Director · Chief Physician Executive, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center · Chair, The Heart and Vascular Institute · Atlantic City, NJ

Joseph J. Ricotta, MD, MS, DFSVS, FACS

Course Director · National Medical Director, Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy, Tenet Healthcare · Professor of Surgery, Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL

The Countdown to Aruba

October 15–17, 2026 · Hilton Aruba Caribbean Hotel
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Our Venue

Hilton Aruba
Caribbean Hotel

Set on the beautiful Palm Beach strip, the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Hotel offers modern comfort, oceanfront views, and exceptional service just steps from the conference. Direct flights from most major U.S. hubs land at Queen Beatrix International Airport, only 20 minutes away.

Discounted IAS group rates start at $269/night — available only to registered attendees through September 15, 2026.

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Industry Partners

Our Sponsors & Exhibitors

We thank the following companies for their support of the International Aortic Summit.

Returning To

Sunny Aruba

We’re excited to return to the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Hotel — our stunning oceanfront home for IAS 2026. Between sessions, enjoy world-class accommodations, warm hospitality, and the perfect Caribbean setting to connect, learn, and unwind.

  • Award-winning beachfront resort
  • Steps from world-famous Palm Beach
  • Exceptional dining & amenities
  • The ideal setting to learn and connect
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