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The 34th Annual ITNS Symposium

Where Compassion Meets Innovation: Bringing the World of Transplant Nursing Together   

September 25-27, 2026  

The countdown is officially over! We are beyond thrilled to welcome the incredible transplant nursing community to the 34th Annual ITNS Symposium, running this Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, 2026 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.  Get ready for an incredible weekend packed with groundbreaking clinical insights, inspiring research, and unbeatable networking with your peers. We cannot wait to connect, learn, and celebrate all of your amazing work together! Wishing everyone safe, smooth, and easy travels on your way here—see you very soon in the Land! 

In-Person Registration Accepted!  

Join us at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland just a quick walk across the street from the Cleveland Marriott Downtown Hotel where ITNS attendees are staying. We will truly be in “the heart of it all,” just steps away from dozens of exceptional restaurants, museums, theaters, and concert venues. Explore "The Land" now!

Learn More Here or Register Now!!

Bridging Transplant Care Across 18 Nations: Our Global Footprint 

 global ITNS Chapter mapAt the International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS), we believe that advancing transplant nursing excellence requires a global perspective. Healthcare challenges and clinical innovations vary across borders, but our mission remains completely unified. The 34th Annual Symposium isn't just a regional conference—it is a global melting pot. Today, ITNS proudly serves as a vibrant, collaborative network uniting specialized transplant professionals across 18 distinct nations.

From research breakthroughs in Australia, Europe, and the Americas, to clinical advancements spanning Asia and the Middle East, our diverse membership brings invaluable, multi-cultural insights to the forefront of patient care. Our global community actively includes dedicated professionals from:

  • Americas & Oceania: United States, Brazil, Australia

  • Europe: Belgium, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

  • Asia & Middle East: China, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan

 This international footprint is what makes ITNS uniquely powerful. When you join our society or attend our upcoming annual symposium, you are not just entering a room—you are stepping onto a global stage. Together, we exchange pioneering best practices, share life-saving data, and forge lifelong professional connections that transcend borders.

Explore our global network, connect with an international chapter, and help us shape the future of solid organ transplantation worldwide. Join ITNS today.

Help Support our Multidisciplinary Partners

The Society of Transplant Social Workers (STSW) Research Committee has launched an IRB-approved workforce survey for all U.S.-based transplant social workers. Because a strong transplant ecosystem relies on a team effort, ITNS is helping spread the word to capture crucial data from social workers who may not be part of official memberships.

We ask all U.S. ITNS members to download the official flyer below and forward the survey details to the transplant social workers and clinical social work teams at your specific centers. Data collection runs through October 31st, and your help with this snowball sampling ensures our colleagues get the robust dataset they need to strengthen the profession.

Download the PDF files of the Survey Details and Flyer! Thank you for your participation

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Become part of the nursing organization dedicated to the professional growth and development of the transplant clinician. ITNS provides members with a forum of learning opportunities about the latest advances in transplantation and transplant patient care. Learn more about ITNS member benefits and how they can help you advance in your career! 

 

The International Transplant Nurses Society

As the leading global community for transplant nursing professionals, the International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS) is dedicated to delivering evidence-based education, promoting cutting-edge research, and championing advocacy initiatives to ensure the highest standards of patient care worldwide.The International Transplant Nurses Society is recognized, respected, and valued across the globe for its unwavering commitment to advancing excellence in transplant nursing.

We encourage you to meet like-minded individuals who are providing life-saving care for organ transplant candidates and recipients. 

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ITNS Education Center 

The ITNS Education Centers offers rich and diverse resources that address key workplace and clinical issues relevant to professionals at every career stage in transplant medicine. 

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