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2026 AWS Annual Conference

Advocacy: Speaking Out and Scaling New Heights for Our Patients, Our Profession, and Ourselves

Friday, September 25 & Saturday, September 26
Washington, DC

Registration

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 AWS Annual Conference! The first 250 registrants will receive a book by the keynote speaker.

Rate Schedule:  Regular: July 23 - August 25 / Late: August 26 - September 12

Member Rates - Join AWS Here! 

  • AWS Member Surgeon: $375 / $399
  • AWS Member International LMiC Surgeon*: $175 / $200
  • AWS Member Associate: $175 / $200
  • AWS Member Resident: $175 / $200
  • AWS Member Student: $125 / $200

Non-Member Rates: 

  • Non-Member Surgeon: $649 / $675
  • Non-Member International LMiC Surgeon*: $275 / $300
  • Non-Member Associate: $275 / $300
  • Non-Member Resident: $240 / $275
  • Non-Member Student: $160 / $185

*Please note that International LMiC Surgeon registration rates are intended for registrants who maintain a primary address in a country that is defined by worldbank.org as low or lower-middle income economy. Registrations will be audited, and if your primary address does not list a qualifying country, you will be invoiced for the difference in registration rates. Thank you!

Optional Add-Ons:
Note: These items are not included in conference registration prices and are available to add on the registration form. 

  • AWS Conference Workshops: $60 
    Includes two workshops on Saturday, September 26.
  • Morning Yoga: $10 (limited spaces available) 
    Includes yoga session and foldable AWS mat for you to keep on Saturday, September 26.
  • AWSF Awards Dinner & Gala 
    Taking place at the Grand Hyatt Washington on September, 27. 
    • Individual Ticket: $325
    • Half Table: $200
    • Full Table: $4000
Register Now!