Your Guide to the 2026 AAAAI Annual Meeting

The 2026 AAAAI Annual Meeting is packed with hundreds of sessions, presentations and opportunities to connect, which is why we’ve compiled this guide to help you plan your experience, navigate the meeting with confidence and focus on what matters most to you.

Need to Know in 2026

Sessions held as part of the Annual Meeting will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. You’ll find maps to help you navigate the area in the Annual Meeting app and Program.

The mobile app (supported in part by AstraZeneca) and Online Planner makes it easy to obtain all the information you need for the event. By creating a login in the app or desktop planner, you’ll be able to favorite sessions, build an agenda and be added to the social directory!

The Annual Meeting is a fully in-person event and no sessions will be livestreamed. Many sessions will be recorded, and those recordings will be available to registrants 4-6 weeks after the live event. Most ticketed sessions are not recorded.

The most up-to-date versions of the Annual Meeting handouts are available in the Online Planner and in the session listings in the mobile app.

Attendees are required to complete individual Session Evaluations and the Overall Survey to claim credit. The surveys are accessible on the app or online. Continuing education credits and attendance certificates can be claimed online beginning Thursday, February 26 on the Annual Meeting website and in the mobile app. Recorded content and credit claiming will be available through December 31, 2026.

Don’t Miss…

The 2026 Plenary Sessions

Join us for Friday’s "Presidential Plenary: Generative & Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Clinical Medicine: A Paradigm Shift in Patient Care;" Saturday’s Plenary: "Towards Precision Diagnostics and Therapeutics in Immune Mediated Diseases;" Sunday’s Plenary: "Trained Immunity: Promises and Possibilities for Allergic Diseases;" and Monday’s Plenary: "Multiomics in Asthma: Incredible Progress at Breakneck Speed."

Thursday’s Events

A number of events will take place Thursday, February 26, including the "40th Annual Harold S. Nelson Military Allergy/Immunology Symposium;" the day-long course "Advances and Ongoing Challenges in Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders: Organized by CEGIR/TIGERS;" the annual "Basic Aeroallergen Course;" and the two-hour "2026 ABAI Literature Review".

Additionally, Discovery will begin Thursday, February 26 and offer three days of basic science symposia.

Saturday’s Keynote Session

Saturday’s keynote session, taking place from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, features Andrea Califano, PhD, co-founder of DarwinHealth Inc, Clyde and Helen Wu Professor of Chemical and Systems Biology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and President of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub New York.

His session, "Reprogramming Cell Function by Targeting Master Regulator Proteins," will help you understand how network-based biology can help identify mechanistic determinants of cell state. He will discuss cell plasticity and heterogeneity in complex diseases, such as cancer, and help you understand how to explore network-based methodologies to identify drugs that effectively target specific cellular subpopulations/states.

Groundbreaking Research in the Poster Hall

The Annual Meeting will feature groundbreaking research presentations from experts and junior investigators worldwide. Stop by the Poster Hall during the Poster Sessions, when abstract authors will be available to discuss their work and answer questions. Authors will be present with their posters from 2:45 to 3:45 pm on Friday and from 9:45 to 10:45 am on Saturday and Sunday.

Join the Fun at the AAAAI Foundation’s Events

On Saturday, February 28, we will spend an evening celebrating the 2026 AAAAI Foundation Research Award recipients at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel during the sold out AAAAI Foundation Benefit. Enjoy delicious food, beverages and entertainment.

Due to the unpredictable weather in Philadelphia this time of year, the AAAAI Foundation Run/Walk will be virtual! Stay fit before the Annual Meeting by registering now for the virtual event then join us at the Pennsylvania Convention Center March 1 for the 14th Anniversary Run/Walk Celebration, featuring food, music, awards, networking and more.

Learn more about both of these exciting social events here.

Visit Informational Booths for A/I Resources and Expert Advice

Learn about resources in allergy/immunology (A/I), learn from top experts and discover additional education opportunities at our resource booths located at the Convention Center, Level 1, Broad Street Atrium.

Stop by the AAAAI Continuing Education Center to have your questions about the mobile app answered, learn about continuing education activities, get help claiming credit for CME or MOC activities and learn how to propose new CME activities. It’s open Friday, February 27 through Monday, March 2.

The AAAAI Member Resource Center has staff available to help you update your membership information, help you purchase discounted public education products, and answer your general AAAAI questions. The booth will open Thursday, February 26 through Monday, March 2.

The AAAAI Journal Booth will have representatives from The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI), The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice (JACI: In Practice) and The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global (JACI: Global) available to answer your questions.

At the AAAAI Foundation Booth you can learn about the 2026 Lectureship Series, pick up special event materials and purchase Friend of the President and New Allergist/Immunologist Assembly Ribbons. The booth is open Thursday, February 26 through Sunday, March 1.

Get answers to your practice questions at the Practice Management Hub, where experts will be on hand daily to answer questions on topics like compounding, coding, penicillin allergy testing and more. The booth is open Friday, February 27 through Monday, March 2. A full schedule of topics and speakers can be found here.

Attending Discovery 2026?

Discovery, the three-day conference focused on cutting-edge basic science research, will take place February 26-28. It requires separate registration from the Annual Meeting, and sessions do not offer CME credit.

All sessions will take place at the Convention Center, Level 4, Terrace Ballroom IV. Saturday will feature an open-access session exploring mucosal immunology and cutting-edge developments in tissue spatial biology. If you’re curious about Discovery but have not purchased a ticket to attend, we highly recommend coming to the open-access session!

There’s Still Time to Register for the Practice Management Course

Don’t miss this one-day course that delivers practical, real-world guidance to help you protect the health of your practice while preserving what matters most: patient care and professional satisfaction. Register now to get the tools and information you need to:

Combat the challenging cuts in reimbursement
Prevent fraud and embezzlement in your practice
Remain knowledgeable about ongoing billing and coding changes
And more

The Practice Management Course is available both as a ticketed session in addition to Annual Meeting registration and as a standalone event. A ticket is required for attendance during the morning sessions. The afternoon session is designed to cover essential practice basics and is free for all Annual Meeting attendees!

What’s Nearby?

Make the most of your Annual Meeting experience in historic Philadelphia! Here’s just a few of the sites you can stop by that are near the Convention Center!

0.0 miles away: Reading Terminal Market, a famous indoor market, is packed with freshly prepared food, local produce, confections, handcrafted gifts and much more.

0.1 miles away: The famous LOVE sculpture is just steps away from the Convention Center. Additionally, the park offers green space, walking paths, and currently, The Portal, an installation linking Philadelphia to countries around the world via 24/7 livestream.

0.6 miles away: No trip to Philadelphia would be complete without stopping by to see the Liberty Bell and its backdrop, Independence Hall. The Liberty Bell is free to visit and requires no ticket for entry.

0.8 miles away: The Magic Gardens Museum is home to the famous mosaic art installation featuring an outdoor sculpture labyrinth and indoor galleries.

1.2 miles away: Walk or jog up the famous Rocky Steps, which lead to the Philadelphia Art Museum. While you’re there, stop inside one of the country’s most impressive art museums!