The U.S. plastic surgery conference circuit in 2026 features some of the most influential meetings in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. These events attract board-certified plastic surgeons, aesthetic surgeons, residents, fellows, practice owners, and industry leaders for advanced clinical education, hands-on training, new technology showcases, and practice-growth strategy.
From flagship national meetings like The Aesthetic MEET and Plastic Surgery The Meeting (ASPS) to respected regional society conferences, the events below consistently draw large attendance and shape trends across cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. This curated list highlights the top U.S.-based plastic surgery conferences in 2026 worth planning around.
National / Flagship Plastic Surgery Conferences
- The Aesthetic MEET 2026 (ASAPS)
May 14–17, 2026 | Boston, MA - Plastic Surgery The Meeting (ASPS) 2026
Sept. 15-18, 2026 | Houston, TX - Vegas Cosmetic Surgery (VCS) 2026
May 28–30, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV - ASPS Spring Meeting 2026
Feb 27-March 1 | U.S. location TBD
Aesthetic & Cosmetic Surgery–Focused Conferences
- Aesthetic Next 8.0
Sept. 10–13, 2026 | Dallas, TX - The Aesthetic Innovation Summit 2026
May 13 2026 | Boston, MA - IMCAS Americas 2026
2026 | U.S. location TBD - Facial Aesthetic Conference & Exhibition (FACE USA) 2026
2026 | U.S. location TBD
Regional & Society Plastic Surgery Meetings (High Attendance)
- California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS) Annual Meeting 2026
May 2026 | California - Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons (FSPS) Annual Meeting 2026
Summer 2026 | Florida - Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS) Annual Meeting 2026
Spring 2026 | Texas - New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons (NYRSPS) Annual Meeting 2026
2026 | New York, NY - Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons (MAPS) Annual Meeting 2026
Fall 2026 | Midwest U.S.
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Conferences
- AAFPRS Annual Meeting 2026
Fall 2026 | U.S. location TBD - Dallas Rhinoplasty & Aesthetic Meeting 2026
2026 | Dallas, TX
Educational, Training & Specialty Plastic Surgery Meetings
- Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF) Programs 2026
2026 | Various U.S. locations - Resident & Fellow Aesthetic Training Symposium 2026
2026 | U.S. location TBD - Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium 2026
2026 | U.S. location TBD
Why These Conferences Matter
Plastic surgery conferences remain critical for staying current with evolving techniques, devices, safety standards, and patient expectations. Many of the procedures, technologies, and practice models that become mainstream in aesthetics first appear at these meetings. For surgeons and practice owners, these events also provide unmatched opportunities for networking, vendor evaluation, and strategic growth planning.
