Showcase Your Innovation on a National Stage
The 44th AOPO Annual Meeting is being held June 28 – 30, 2027, in Salt Lake City, UT and will be packed with your peers, creating that exciting buzz of energy as they engage in sessions focused on advancing organ donation and transplantation!
Present the results of your scientific research, technological advances, and/or innovations in areas such as program design, practice methods, or educational techniques. Every discipline within the organ and tissue donation industry – clinical, family services, hospital services, human resources, quality, technology, finance, and others – is encouraged to participate. Multiple proposals may be submitted. This is YOUR opportunity to share innovative approaches, advance the field, and help save even more lives!
Proposals for presentation abstracts or poster displays are being accepted now through December 18, 2026.
Why Submit an Abstract?
The agenda will be shaped DIRECTLY by the abstracts we receive, ensuring that we tailor the content to match the needs and interests of our community. We’re committed to offering a program that reflects the latest advancements and insights. Submit your abstracts and help us create a dynamic and relevant agenda that truly resonates with our community!
Ensure the conference agenda aligns with your needs and interests, as abstracts help shape plenary and breakout sessions.
Share your organization’s successful practices and research with a national audience dedicated to advancing organ donation and transplantation.
Build and expand your professional community with experts, peers, and leaders in the field.
Who Should Submit an Abstract?
All disciplines within the organ and tissue donation community are encouraged to participate, including:
Organ Procurement Organizations
Industry Partners
Exhibitors
Hospitals & Transplant Centers
National Organ Donation & Transplant Organizations
Academic & Research Institutions
What are the Areas of Focus?
Abstract proposals for consideration should focus on research (clinical and social), innovative practices, leadership development, training, and policy activities. The topics of focus include:
Clinical
Collaborative Partnerships
Data
DCD, uDCD, NRP
Development
Donor Family Services
Human Resources
Information Technology
Innovation
OPO Operations
Organ Allocation, Utilization, and Preservation
Public Education & Relations
Quality
Referral Management
Tissue
Training & Education
Other
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding abstract submissions for the 2027 AOPO Annual Meeting, please contact Denise Sears.