| A forum for advances in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures |
WAIS 2026 Annual Conference
The 2026 Program is designed to address clinician practice gaps, as well as introduce emerging trends in image-guided therapies, patient care, and technology. Special sessions such as M&M lessons learned, clinical updates, and lunch & learn case-based presentations offer a variety of learning formats and maximize learner experiences. |
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 | Early registration for WAIS Members will open in January 2026. Membership is not required to attend the conference. WAIS welcomes non-member physicians, physician extenders and allied health professionals working in the field of minimally invasive, image-guided therapies to register and attend the annual conference. We'll open registration to all attendees in mid to late February. The conference, activities and hotel reservations typically sell out months in advance of the conference. We encourage early registration to secure your spot. Attendance in recent years: 2025 The Broadmoor, CO (358) * 2024 Grand Hyatt, HI (425) * 2023 La Quinta, CA (361) * 2022 Fairmont Orchid, HI (370) |
 | In accordance with ACCME standards, the WAIS planning committee identifies IR subject matter experts to present on topics identified as practice gaps and/or emerging technologies. Program faculty are invited by the WAIS Scientific Program Director and the WAIS planning committee. Faculty are automatically registered for the conference and invited to attend the full conference, as well as networking activities. View the SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE here. Upon confirmation of speakers and presentations, the 2026 program will be posted on this website. |
 | The WAIS conference includes an exhibit hall adjacent to the general session hall with dedicated program breaks to facilitate networking with corporate representatives and time to visit exhibit booths. The exhibitor prospectus will be distributed in January 2026 (via email) to companies who have exhibited at previous WAIS conferences. To request a copy of the exhibitor prospectus, kindly send an email to susan@westernangio.org. EXHIBIT LEVELS: Platinum * Gold * Silver |
| The WAIS team has secured excellent nightly rates at the fully renovated Wailea Beach Resort (a Marriott Bonvoy resort). Hotel reservation links will open to members only in January, then to all other registrants in February. There are a number of room categories to choose from.
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