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Programme
25–28 November 2026 · Visakhapatnam
Conference Schedule
Explore the complete ISTSCON 2026 programme, from the pre-conference workshop to scientific sessions, live surgery, innovation and the closing ceremony.
01Workshop
Pre-Conference Workshop
25 November 2026
GITAM University
10:00 AM
Hands-on Thoracic Surgery Workshop
01:30 PM
Interactive Case Discussions
03:30 PM
Advanced Skills & Techniques
05:00 PM
Workshop Closing & Faculty Interaction
02Day 1 · 26 Nov 2026
Day 1 · 26 Nov 2026
26 November 2026
Visakhapatnam
08:00
Registration & Welcome Kit
09:00
Pre-Conference Workshop A — VATS Fundamentals
12:00
Lunch
13:30
Pre-Conference Workshop B — Robotic Thoracic Surgery
17:00
Inaugural Ceremony
19:00
Welcome Reception · Beach Lawn
03Day 2 · 27 Nov 2026
Day 2 · 27 Nov 2026
27 November 2026
Visakhapatnam
08:30
Keynote: The Future of Thoracic Surgery
10:00
Panel Debate — Open vs Minimally Invasive
12:00
Live Surgery Broadcast
14:30
Free Paper Sessions
19:30
Gala Dinner
04Day 3 · 28 Nov 2026
Day 3 · 28 Nov 2026
28 November 2026
Visakhapatnam
09:00
Video Sessions — Complex Cases
11:00
Young Surgeons Forum
13:00
Award Ceremony & Closing Remarks
15:00