When and where is STS 2026?

Workshops run 3-4 November 2026 at the KFSHRC Simulation Center; the main conference runs 5-7 November 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel in the Sahafah district of Riyadh.

How much is registration?

The late and on-site 3-day pass is SAR 1,100 (1 October - 5 November). The 5-day pass with workshops is sold out.

Is the conference CME accredited?

Yes. It is accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties; CME hours go to fully registered delegates who attend.

What language is the conference in?

English is the official language of the conference.

Where do I collect my badge?

5-day badges at the KFSHRC Simulation Center on 3-4 November from 7:00 to 9:00 AM; 3-day badges at the JW Marriott main entrance from 5 November, 8:00 AM.

STS 2026 International Conference

Name: STS 2026 International Conference
Start: 2026-11-03T07:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-07T18:00:00+00:00
Location: JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh

About this event

The STS 2026 International Conference is the annual meeting of the Saudi Thoracic Society, the Kingdom's society for respiratory medicine. It combines two days of pre-conference workshops at the KFSHRC Simulation Center with a three-day scientific programme at the JW Marriott Hotel in Riyadh's Sahafah district, with international faculty from the United States, Europe and Asia alongside Saudi experts.

Programme

Pre-conference workshops run on 3 and 4 November 2026, including an Interventional Pulmonology workshop that needs separate registration. The main conference follows from 5 to 7 November with oral abstract sessions, symposia and an awards presentation.

COPD and asthma
Interstitial lung disease
Pulmonary hypertension
Bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis
Pulmonary infection and pulmonary oncology
Pleural disease and thoracic surgery
Pulmonary rehabilitation and research
Leadership and education

Faculty

Announced international faculty include Michael Wechsler, Nicola Hanania, Luca Richeldi, Paolo Spagnolo, Sanjay Sethi, Raed Dweik and M. Patricia Rivera, alongside Saudi speakers such as Mohammed Al Ghobain and Enas Batubara. The conference is accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and is held in English.

Who attends

Pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, critical care and internal medicine physicians, trainees, respiratory therapists and allied health professionals working in lung health.

Tickets & passes

3-day pass (late & on-site) — SAR 1,100: 1 October - 5 November 2026; main conference 5-7 November
5-day pass (late & on-site) — SAR 2,000: Includes 3-4 November workshops; sold out

STS 2026 International Conference is a Healthcare event taking place 3-7 Nov 2026 at JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.