CHEST 2026 Special Events

Opening Session, Convocation, and Keynote Address

8:00 am – 9:30 am MST | Phoenix Convention Center, West Building, Ballroom 301BC

Open to all CHEST 2026 attendees

Hear from CHEST President Neil Freedman, MD, FCCP; celebrate the latest FCCP inductees and our award winners; and be inspired by our keynote speaker.

APP Luncheon

11:30 am – 1:00 pm MST | Phoenix Convention Center, West Building, Ballroom 301A

Open to all CHEST 2026 attendees

CHEST All-Attendee Welcome Reception

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm MST | The Duce Phoenix, 525 S Central Ave

Open to all CHEST 2026 attendees and registered guests – badge required for entry

Join your fellow attendees at The Duce, a historic produce warehouse transformed into an iconic entertainment destination. Mingle with peers in a vibrant street party atmosphere with live entertainment and plenty of unique spaces to explore. Enjoy creative light bites—including a fan-favorite menu item featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives—along with signature cocktails and a welcoming atmosphere. Note: Shuttle transportation will be provided from all official CHEST hotels.

Women in Chest Medicine Luncheon

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm MST | Phoenix Convention Center, West Building, Room 301A

Ticket required (secure your free ticket through the CHEST 2026 registration site)

Join us as we celebrate and empower women in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.

Trainee Lounge Wine & Cheese Reception

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm MST | Phoenix Convention Center, North Building, Room 224

For trainees only

Current and former members of the Training and Transitions Committee invite trainees to connect with alumni of the Trainee Work Group during this informal networking reception.

Career Fair

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm MST | Phoenix Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Lobby

Open to all CHEST 2026 attendees – advance registration encouraged

Looking for a new position? Connect with potential employers from across the country. The CHEST Career Fair is specially curated for early career physicians, residents, fellows, and seasoned professionals seeking new opportunities.

Networks Mixer

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm MST | Phoenix Convention Center, West Building, Ballroom 301A

Open to all CHEST 2026 attendees

Are you a member of a CHEST Network, or want to learn more about these special interest groups? Attend the Networks Mixer to meet CHEST leaders and learn about each Section’s unique contributions on important topics in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. 

APP Mixer

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm MST | Renaissance Phoenix Downtown, Grand Ballroom North

Open to all CHEST 2026 attendees

Cultures and Communities Reception

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm MST | Renaissance Phoenix Downtown, Grand Ballroom South

Open to all CHEST 2026 attendees

Come celebrate the rich diversity of our CHEST community! Join us to hear from the leaders of the CHEST Interest Groups. Attendees will have the chance to connect with CHEST leaders and learn more about how to get involved with the groups.

CHEST After Hours

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm MST | Renaissance Phoenix Downtown, Pueblo

RSVP required (sign up)

CHEST After Hours brings clinicians together for thoughtful conversations about the human side of medicine. Enjoy an evening out with friends while listening to storytellers share their personal stories. Doors will open at 5:30 pm.

Respiratory Care Luncheon

12:15 pm – 1:45 pm MST | Phoenix Convention Center, West Building, Ballroom 301A

Ticket required (secure your free ticket through the CHEST 2026 registration site)

Join us at the CHEST 2026 Respiratory Care Luncheon, where we will focus on mentorship, exchange knowledge, and share perspectives that broadly relate to respiratory care. Further details on the speaker to be announced.

CHEST Challenge Championship

5:00 pm – 7:15 pm MST | Phoenix Convention Center, West Building, Ballroom 301BC

Open to all CHEST 2026 attendees – badge required for entry

Don’t miss one of the most popular and exciting events at every annual meeting, the CHEST Challenge Championship. Join us to cheer on fellows from Houston Methodist Hospital, Reading Hospital – Tower Health, and University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, who will battle it out in a lively, Jeopardy-style test of their clinical knowledge that rivals even board review examinations. A reception begins at 5 pm, followed by the Championship at 6 pm.