RSNA 2026
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Register Now and Join Us!
Reconnect with colleagues and celebrate the collective impact of radiology in advancing patient care at RSNA 2026. This year’s meeting theme, At the Center of Care, is a call to recognize and refocus on radiology’s essential role across screening, diagnosis, treatment planning, multidisciplinary care and innovation.
Learn from leading experts, engage with colleagues from around the world and explore the technologies, research and ideas shaping the future of the specialty.
Register today and join the global radiology community at the center of care.
RSNA 2026 Plenary Sessions: A First Look
Plans are underway for the plenary sessions at RSNA 2026: At the Center of Care. This year's distinguished speakers will highlight the discoveries, technologies and perspectives moving medical imaging forward, while underscoring radiology's vital role throughout the patient care journey.
Sunday, Nov. 29, 4 p.m. CT
President’s Address and Opening Session
Jeffrey S. Klein, MD
At the Center of Care
Jonathan S. Lewin, MD
Opening Plenary Session
Seeing Beyond the Image: Leadership Lessons from the Reading Room to the Boardroom
Monday, Nov. 30, 11 – 11:45 a.m. CT
Plenary Lecture
Gwendolyn M. Bryant-Smith, MD
Breast Radiology at the Center of Care: Advancing Patient-Centered Innovation, Collaboration, and Community Impact
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. – noon CT
Plenary Lecture
Mark P. Bernstein, MD
Mass Casualty Incidents: The Role of Radiology
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. CT
Plenary Lecture
Janice M. Newsome, MD
From Pixels to People: Humanism, Equity, and AI in Interventional Radiology
A Launchpad for Imaging Innovation
At RSNA 2026, the new Innovation Park will serve as a hub for emerging technologies, startups and forward-looking ideas in medical imaging. The exhibit floor destination will feature the Startup Showcase where early-stage companies can connect with attendees and present innovations.
For RSNA members who are entrepreneurs, investors, advisors or innovation-minded leaders, the showcase offers a new way to share discoveries, connect with founders and engage with the next generation of medical imaging innovation. Participants will also have the opportunity to present in the Innovation Theater, creating another avenue for attendees to learn about breakthrough technologies.
Space is limited. Learn more and sign up. Questions? Contact Mike Puntini at mpuntini@rsna.org.
Share Your Bold Ideas with Fast 5
Have a bold idea to share at RSNA 2026? Why not present it during Fast 5? This dynamic Discovery Theater experience gives radiologists a high-visibility platform to deliver fresh perspectives and compelling non-clinical topics that matter to the profession.
Submissions are open from Sept. 8 to Sept. 21. This is your chance to speak live at RSNA, expand your professional reach and be recognized among your peers. Follow RSNA on social media for submission details, reminders and updates.
Get Your Tickets for RSNA After Dark
RSNA After Dark is back! Join us Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 9 p.m. to midnight at TAO Chicago, a premier nightclub located in a historic building in the heart of River North.
This all-attendee event includes venue admission, open bar, small bites and music from a world-class DJ. Celebrate with colleagues and enjoy one of Chicago’s most distinctive nightlife destinations.
Tickets are $95 each and quantities are limited. Attendees must be 21 or older; a valid photo ID is required for entry.
Learn more and purchase tickets in advance.
Connect with Top Radiology Employers
Radiology professionals considering their next career move can connect face-to-face with prospective employers at Recruiters Row.
Located in the Technical Exhibits, this specialty area brings together more than 75 organizations actively recruiting for radiology positions and fellowships. Attendees can explore available opportunities, meet representatives and build meaningful professional connections—all in one convenient location.
Before and after the annual meeting, continue your career search with RSNA Career Connect. Explore open positions, upload resumes and sign up for customized job alerts.
Run Walk or Wheel to Support Radiology’s Future
Start your day with a refreshing trek along Chicago’s lakefront in support of the R&E Foundation. The popular RSNA 5k Fun Run, sponsored by Optum, takes place Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7 a.m.
Register online by Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. CT. Advance registration is $40; onsite registration is $50. Registration fees are considered a donation and are fully tax deductible and nonrefundable. They support grants and awards that advance radiologic research, education and practice.
Save On Your RSNA 2026 Stay
If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to reserve your RSNA 2026 hotel room. Through RSNA’s certified travel partner, onPeak, you can save up to 30% and choose from discounted rates at more than 60 hotels. You’ll also receive access to free transportation between official RSNA hotels and McCormick Place, including shuttle service and Metra train tickets.
Plus, enjoy the flexibility to adjust your plans if your travel needs change. onPeak is the only certified hotel partner for RSNA 2026, so reserving through RSNA helps keep your reservation secure.
Future RSNA Annual Meeting Dates
Starting in 2027 and continuing in odd-number years, the RSNA annual meeting will be held in Chicago two weeks earlier, ending the week before the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.
The meeting will continue to follow the same Sunday to Thursday schedule.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
RSNA 2027 Nov. 14-18
RSNA 2028 Nov. 26-30
RSNA 2029 Nov. 11-15
RSNA 2030 Dec. 1-5
RSNA 2031 Nov. 16-20