
Events
Stay Connected with ABA Events
Join live webinars, face-to-face meetings, and special interest group sessions designed to keep burn care professionals informed, connected, and learning in real time. Some events are exclusive to ABA members, offering foundational training, advanced certification, and peer collaboration you won’t want to miss.
Join ABA

Ethical Issues- Caregivers & Ethics: The Discharge Plan
- Location:
- Virtual/Online
- Date:
- May 28, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm – 3:00pm (Central Standard Time)
When patients go home, caregivers carry the hidden weight; this event uncovers the ethical blind spots in discharge planning and offers practical strategies to create safer, more equitable transitions for both patients and those who care for them.

- Location:
- Virtual/Online
- Date:
- June 04, 2026
- Time:
- 3:00pm – 4:00pm (Central Standard Time)
Join the ABA Rehabilitation SIG for collaborative discussion and networking focused on the role of Speech Language Pathologists in improving burn care!

- Location:
- Virtual/Online
- Date:
- June 11, 2026
- Time:
- 12:00pm – 1:00pm (Central Standard Time)
Join the American Burn Association for a Verification Open House focused on the ABA verification process and the questions burn centers face most often.

Masterclass Series: JBCR Highlights & Future Frontiers
- Location:
- Virtual/Online
- Date:
- June 12, 2026
- Time:
- 8:30am – 12:30pm (CST)
What you missed in 2025. What to watch in 2026. Distill the most critical 2025 research, explore emerging technologies, and translate findings into actionable insights.

Sponsored Webinar | Accelerating Graft Readiness
- Location:
- Virtual/Online
- Date:
- June 17, 2026
- Time:
- 3:00pm – 4:00pm (Central Standard Time)
Join the American Burn Association for an educational webinar exploring emerging innovations in wound bed preparation and burn reconstruction.

- Location:
- Virtual/Online
- Date:
- July 20, 2026
- Time:
- 12:00pm – 1:00pm (Central Standard Time)
Join the ABA Burn Psychosocial SIG for collaborative discussion and networking focused on mental health screening and the group's activities this year!

Masterclass Series: Translating Science to Practice
- Location:
- Virtual/Online
- Date:
- August 28, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am – 3:00pm (CST)
Optimize interdisciplinary care. Apply research, rehabilitation strategies, and digital health innovations to improve day-to-day care.

Masterclass Series: Leading Burn Center Readiness
- Location:
- Virtual/Online
- Date:
- November 05, 2026
- Time:
- 8:30am – 12:30pm (CST)
Prepare your burn center for operational, financial, and policy challenges through expert insights and case discussions.