RSNA 2026, the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, is the world's largest gathering of radiologists, imaging scientists, radiographers and industry. This year's theme is At the Center of Care — exploring and strengthening the central role that radiologists and imaging scientists play in better patient care.
Annual Meeting: 29 November – 3 December 2026
Technical Exhibits: 29 November – 2 December 2026
Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Registration: open now — early-bird pricing ends 1 October 2026. Discounted RSNA hotel rates (about 30% off) are available through the official housing bureau.
What to expect
Every year the meeting brings together tens of thousands of attendees from well over 100 countries for five days of education, science and innovation. The programme spans every subspecialty — neuroradiology, chest, cardiac, abdominal, musculoskeletal, breast, pediatric, interventional and nuclear medicine, physics and informatics — with refresher courses, scientific papers, hands-on workshops, case-based reviews and education exhibits.
Artificial intelligence sits at the heart of the programme, with the AI Showcase, deep-learning labs and sessions on clinical deployment, alongside the vast Technical Exhibits, where hundreds of companies present the latest in MRI, CT, ultrasound, PACS, enterprise imaging and AI software. RSNA's promise — "Fuel curiosity, ignite inspiration; fresh insights, new frontiers; global reach, limitless potential" — reflects its mix of education, innovation and community.
Participants can earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through RSNA's ACCME-accredited programme; the exact number of credits depends on sessions attended.
Plenary speakers
- Jeffrey S. Klein, MD — RSNA President; President's Address
- Jonathan S. Lewin, MD — Opening Session
- Gwendolyn M. Bryant-Smith, MD — Monday Morning Plenary (30 Nov, 11 AM–12 PM CT)
- Mark P. Bernstein, MD — Tuesday Morning Plenary (1 Dec, 11 AM–12 PM CT)
- Janice M. Newsome, MD — Tuesday Afternoon Plenary (1 Dec, 1:30–2:30 PM CT)
Programme: the full session schedule and speaker list are published in RSNA's Meeting Central: https://cattendee.abstractsonline.com/meeting/21552/meeting-info
Who should attend: radiologists and trainees, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, imaging scientists, radiologic technologists, informatics professionals, practice leaders and industry.
Looking ahead: RSNA 2027 moves two weeks earlier, to 14–18 November 2027.
