ACEP Scientific Assembly 2026

ACEP26 • October 5, 2026

From Orbit, a Call to EM’s Future

From Orbit, a Call to EM’s Future

Waving his ACEP flag live from the International Space Station, NASA astronaut and emergency physician Anil Menon, MD, drew parallels between the ED and life in orbit, where limited diagnostics, high-stakes decisions, and resource constraints make core EM skills indispensable.

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New Member Bundle

Bundle ACEP membership with ACEP26 registration to gain conference access and year-round support designed to help you thrive in emergency medicine.

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With old friends and new.

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Explore

The science. The city. The possibilities.

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Learn

How to recover. How to do things differently. What the future holds.

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We’re excited to be in Chicago, Illinois for ACEP26

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Come and surround yourself with those who know you best, absorb practice-changing education, and relentlessly pursue excellence.

October 5-8, 2026

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PitchER Competition - Innovator Meetup

October 6, 2:30 – 5:15 pm
(Open to the public)

PitchER 2026 is where emergency medicine meets the startup spotlight. Kick things off at the Innovator Meetup – a high-energy networking session for connecting with EM changemakers.

Meet the Innovators

New Frontiers in Emergency Medicine

Opening General Session
Monday, October 5, 2026
9 - 10:30 am

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Start ACEP26 with an inspiring look at how emergency medicine continues to push boundaries, create opportunity, and shape the future of healthcare. Ryan Stanton will deliver his first Scientific Assembly Presidential Address. Plus, a conversation* with NASA astronaut and emergency physician Dr. Anil Menon live from the International Space Station.

*Pending final WiFi availability from the ISS

More Details Here Dr. Anil Menon Bio

AI Technology Courses at ACEP26

Explore ACEP26, connect with experts, and learn how to leverage cutting-edge technologies to drive faster, more accurate diagnoses and improve patient outcomes.

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ACEP’s New Speaker Competition

Semi-Finals: October 6 | 8 am – 5 pm
Finals: October 7 | 9 – 10 am 

Be a Rock Star! Drop the Mic offers ten-minute talks in front of a national audience and an expert panel from the ACEP Education Committee. Finalists head to the live championship, and the winner earns a guaranteed ACEP27 lecture slot. Presenters stress-test their message and delivery while observers collect presentation tactics, expert feedback, and clinical nuggets.

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Course Proposals for Annual Meetings

These proposals will be considered for ACEP27, October 25 – 28, 2027, in Boston, MA.

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  • Well, hands down the reason I come to Scientific Assembly is to see colleagues and friends from years of emergency medicine training.

    – Emily MacNeil, MD

  • This is where I met a lot of my emergency medicine friends and colleagues…it’s kind of like a great reunion to see everybody when we all gather here.

    – Jim Homme, MD, FACEP

  • It’s not only an opportunity for educational experiences but also reuniting.

    – Ramon Johnson, MD, MBA, FACEP

  • I love being able to catch up with the people that I trained with.

    – Simone Lawson, MD, FAAP, FACEP
 
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