ACEP26, the Scientific Assembly of the American College of Emergency Physicians, takes place in Chicago from 5 to 8 October 2026. It is the largest emergency-medicine meeting in the world, attracting thousands of emergency physicians, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and EMS leaders for four days of high-impact education and networking.
The scientific program spans the entire scope of emergency care: resuscitation and critical care, trauma, cardiovascular and neurological emergencies, toxicology, pediatric emergency medicine, point-of-care ultrasound, airway management, geriatric emergency care, EMS and disaster medicine, wellness and leadership. Sessions are delivered by leading educators in emergency medicine through lectures, hands-on skills labs, case-based workshops and interactive formats.
ACEP26 offers up to 29.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits, making it one of the most comprehensive annual CME opportunities for emergency clinicians.
Who should attend: emergency physicians, emergency-medicine residents and medical students, advanced practice providers working in emergency departments, EMS physicians, and department leaders and administrators.
Highlights include hands-on ultrasound and procedural labs, the research forum showcasing the latest emergency-medicine science, the ACEP Council meeting, an extensive exhibit hall and the opportunity to connect with peers from across the specialty.
Registration and full program details are available on the official ACEP Scientific Assembly website.