An Educational Forum for Advances in 

Minimally Invasive, Image-guided Therapies



The WAIS Annual Conference stands out as a premier gathering that unites professionals from across the 15-state region and beyond, fostering meaningful connections between academic leaders and private practitioners. Guided by member feedback and comprehensive survey data, the 2026 program is thoughtfully designed to address emerging challenges, close practice gaps, and deliver highly relevant educational content. Its unique single-session format creates a collaborative, intimate learning experience where every attendee benefits from shared discussions, direct access to expert faculty, and dedicated opportunities for in-depth dialogue and networking.

Conference Registration



JOIN US IN SEPT!

The 2026 WAIS Annual Conference is scheduled to be held September 19-24th at the Wailea Beach Resort on Maui, Hawaii. 

Early registration for WAIS Members is now open.  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 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, Colorado Springs, CO (358)

2024 The Grand Hyatt, Poipu Bay, Kauai, HI (425) 

2023 La Quinta Resort, La Quinta, CA (361) 

2022 Fairmont Orchid, Kona, Big Island, HI (370)

We have reached capacity for the conference venue.  Registration is now closed for all categories except WAIS active members and corporate representatives with a registered exhibiting company.


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 PRELIMINARY PROGRAM here.  


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.  To request a copy of the exhibitor prospectus, kindly send an email to susan@westernangio.org.


EXHIBIT LEVELS:  Platinum  *  Gold  *  Silver


            



Conference Venues




  


Address: 3700 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, HI

Address: 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, HI


Wailea Beach Resort, a Marriott Bonvoy Property

Wailea Beach Resort is a AAA 4-Diamond resort.  Recent additions to the award-winning property include Sundeck Collection guest rooms, an adults-only pool, a summer dining series and a refreshed menu at Te Au Moana Lūʻau.. The resort is also well known for Nalu Adventure Pool, which features the longest resort water slides in Hawaii, and its spectacular oceanfront location, nestled between Wailea and Ulua beaches.

This is where the conference is being held (general session, exhibit halls, banquet dinner, etc.). WAIS discounted concessions include $10/night resort fee and $10/night self-parking. Available room categories & rates:

Room Categories & Rates
  • Garden View: $330/night (+ tax & resort fees)
  • Partial Ocean View: $389/night (+ tax & resort fees)                                       
  • Only Garden View Rooms on peak conference nights are available 9/20-9/23 at this time. 
                                                                       

Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Property

The Grand Wailea is a Forbes 5-star luxury resort with a recently completed $350m revitalization.  Grand Wailea is known for its expansive water features (a 25,700-square-foot area that spans six levels and includes nine interconnected pools, a lazy river, seven waterslides, waterfalls, caves, and a rope swing).  The resort also boasts direct beach access, Hawaii's largest private art collection, and the recently reimagined Kilolani Spa.


The resort is right next door to Wailea Beach Resort and is an easy (3 min) walk on the path next to the beach to the conference rooms at WBR.  WAIS discounted concessions include $20/night resort fee and $30/night valet parking.


The overflow block at the Grand Wailea is now fully booked.






WAIS CANCELLATION POLICY FOR BOTH DISCOUNTED ROOM BLOCKS:

Any and all adjustments to a reservation after August 18th, 2026, which may include full or partial cancellation or no shows, will be assessed the cost of the full length of stay, plus applicable taxes. Any such charges will be the individual Guest’s responsibility and not the responsibility of Western Angiographic & Interventional Society. We ask that you kindly make a note of this important deadline.



Venue Location


Getting to Maui:  Several airlines offer direct flights to Maui Kahului Airport from numerous western U.S. cities including Los Angeles, Phoenix, Seattle, San Diego, San Francisco and Portland. 

Wailea Beach Resort & Grand Wailea are a convenient 15 miles from Maui Kahului Airport, a 15-minute walk to Shops at Wailea and 21.5 mi from Haleakala National Park.

  

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