RSNA 2026
The latest updates and announcements
Join Us at the Center of Care
At RSNA 2026, the global radiology community will come together to exchange ideas, explore innovation and improve patient outcomes. Guided by the theme At the Center of Care, this year’s meeting recognizes radiology’s vital role across the patient care journey.
Explore new research, practical education and emerging technologies while exchanging ideas with colleagues from around the world. Return to your practice with renewed energy, valuable connections and fresh perspectives on the future of medical imaging.
Start planning your RSNA 2026 experience today.
Navigate RSNA 2026 with Confidence
Attending the annual meeting for the first time or looking for a refresher on the experience? A new on-demand orientation webinar will help you arrive prepared and ready to navigate the meeting with confidence.
Get practical information about transportation, what to do when you first arrive at McCormick Place, and finding your way around the meeting. A Meeting Central tutorial will also show you how to explore programming, meeting highlights and attendee experiences.
The webinar will be available on Meeting Central in early November.
Turn Your Ideas Into Solutions
New AI coding tools make it easy for both expert programmers and non-programmers to use their domain knowledge to turn ideas into solutions. Join the inaugural RSNA Vibe Coding Hackathon at RSNA 2026 and team up with like-minded imaging professionals to tackle real-world challenges through code.
Bring your favorite AI coding agent—Claude, Codex, Copilot, Gemini or another platform of your choice—or just a burning problem to be solved. RSNA will provide resources and sample data to help you transform your vision into a working prototype.
Participating teams will present their projects and judges will announce awards at a special event during RSNA 2026. Earn recognition for your work at the world's largest forum for medical imaging AI.
Get Your Tickets for RSNA After Dark
RSNA After Dark is back for another year. Join us Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 9 p.m. to midnight at TAO Chicago, a premier nightclub in a historic building located in the heart of the River North neighborhood.
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.
This popular event often sells out, so don't wait—tickets are still available at $95 each. Attendees must be 21 or older, and a valid photo ID is required for entry.
Learn more and reserve your spot today!
Hit the Road at RSNA 2026
The RSNA Road Trip is returning for another journey through RSNA 2026. Follow the route to destinations across the North and South exhibit halls to pet dogs, practice your golf swing, share ideas about imaging innovation, relax and recharge, and learn about sustainability.
Watch for details on Meeting Central.
Move for a Mission at the RSNA 5K Fun Run
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.
Secure Your RSNA Hotel with Confidence
Reserve your hotel room through RSNA’s certified travel partner onPeak before the Nov. 11 deadline and save up to 30% at 60 preferred hotels. Attendees who secure through onPeak also receive complimentary transportation between official RSNA hotels and McCormick Place, including shuttle service and Metra train tickets.
As RSNA’s only certified hotel partner, onPeak offers flexibility if your travel plans change, providing added peace of mind when planning your stay.
Explore available hotel options. Need more information? Contact RSNA Hotel Services at hotelservices@rsna.org.
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.
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
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