International congress on transplantation returns to Sydney for a third time in 2026

The International Congress of The Transplantation Society (TTS) is set to return to Sydney in 2026 for a third time. This biennial meeting brings together the world’s leaders in transplantation including researchers, clinicians, service providers and industry to collaborate on cutting-edge science, latest clinical developments, ethics and public policy. The congress is worth an estimated A$10.3m ($6.6m) to the NSW economy and will see 3,000 global delegates over four days at the International Convention Centre, Sydney. Sydney is home to several research centres, including the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and The Charles Perkins Centre at The University of Sydney. NSW hosts national centres for paediatric liver transplantation, islet cell transplantation and pancreas transplantation and there were 320 organ transplant recipients in NSW in 2021. Local host association, The Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand’s (TSANZ) president, Helen Pilmore said, “TSANZ are delighted to co-host the TTS meeting in Sydney in 2026. We look forward to a wonderful event in Sydney celebrating transplantation in Oceania and are thrilled to welcome many international visitors to what we are sure will be a fantastic event”. The Transplantation Society (TTS) is an NGO with official relations with the World Health Organisation and is composed of some 6,000 professionals across 105 countries. BESydney’s CEO Lyn Lewis Smith said: “Sydney and NSW are recognised for their expertise and high standard of care in transplantation – a vital component for the provision of modern, quality health care and we can’t wait to showcase our burgeoning health precincts and the transplanters who are true global talents in their field”. Tourism Australia managing director Phillipa Harrison said the bid to secure the International Congress of The Transplantation Society (TTS) 2026 was supported by the Business Events Bid Fund Programme. “There is no doubt that the financial support offered through the Bid Fund Programme is ensuring we have a strong pipeline of international business events in Australia,” Harrison said. For more information go tts2026.org