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Advance Rates End February 18: Join Colleagues in Orlando for the 2026 ABA Annual Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

The 2026 ABA Annual Meeting takes place April 14–17 in Orlando, Florida, bringing together burn care professionals from across disciplines for four days of education, collaboration, and forward-looking discussion. Advance registration rates end Wednesday, February 18, marking the final opportunity to register at the lowest price. 

Plan Ahead for Pre-Conference Learning 

Pre-conference courses  and Special Interest Group (SIG) sessions  begin before the Annual Meeting officially opens and often fill quickly. Arriving early on Sunday, April 12, or Monday, April 13, provides access to limited-capacity programs designed for deeper, hands-on learning. 

What to Expect in Orlando 

ABA CEO Ed Dellert joins Drs. Angela Gibson and Amanda Bettencourt in a short video conversation sharing what’s ahead at ANM26, from education highlights to opportunities for connection across the burn care community. 

 Registration and hotel room availability are already limited. Explore the full agenda , view the registration brochure , or secure a spot today. 


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Why Attend the ABA Annual Meeting 

  • Innovate and Lead: Learn from experts shaping the future of burn care 

  • Connect and Collaborate: Reconnect with colleagues and build new professional relationships 

  • Earn CE Credit: Strengthen credentials across disciplines 

  • Save on Registration: Members save up to 20%; advance rates end February 18. Explore ABA membership.  

Education Session Highlights 

The Annual Meeting agenda reflects the full spectrum of burn care practice and research. 

 Interdisciplinary 

  • Fundamentals of Burn Care: A Team Approach to Scar Management 

  • What Would You Like to Know? Ask Us: Burn Survivors and Caregivers 

  • Empowering Burn Care Teams: Addressing Intimacy and Sexuality Concerns 

 Nursing 

  • Burn Nursing Staffing Models and Competencies 

  • Nurse-Driven Protocols Improve Burn Patient Outcomes 

  • Bridging Care: Discharge Planning and Aftercare Foundation Support 

 Physicians 

  • Establishing Fresh Frozen Plasma Protocols Through Collaboration 

  • Challenging Cases in Burn Nutrition 

  • How to Heal the Achilles Heel 

 Therapists 

  • Figuring Out Frostbite: OT and PT Approaches 

  • Presenting PI/QI Rehabilitation Cases for Verification 

 Research 

  • The Burn Model System: Advancing Recovery Through Collaboration 

  • The Year in Review: Top Journal Publications 

Pre-Conference Highlights (April 13–14) – Reserve your Spot Today – Space is Going Fast! 

  • Advanced Burn Life Support® (ABLS) Live Course  

  • Advanced Burn Life Support® (ABLS) Instructor Courses [Last Chance – Limited Seats Remaining] 

  • Burn Rehabilitation: Putting Competencies into Practice  

  • Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) Exam Prep (Two-Day Course) [Sign Up Today – Seats are Going Fast!] 

  • Transforming Burn Care Through Quality Improvement: A Hands-On Workshop  

  • Quality & Burn Registry Workshop  

  • ACT in Action: Enhancing Psychological Flexibility  

  • Registration is closed for Fundamentals of Burn Care: A Team Approach to Scar Management. Consider other pre-conference options to further your burn care practice.  

Meeting-Wide Highlights 

  • Reimagined poster rounds with Best in Category awards 

  • Special Interest Group Day across 20 focus areas 

  • ABuRN Town Hall with ABA leaders and researchers 

  • Expanded hands-on and pre-conference programming 

  • Networking at Welcome and Opening Receptions 

 Friday Spotlight: Innovation, Insight, and Inspiration 

Friday’s programming features some of the week's most dynamic content. 

“Friday at the ABA Annual Meeting promises a dynamic blend of innovation, insight, and engagement, from cutting-edge debates and pediatric care advancements to hands-on learning, global perspectives, and the ever-popular Burn Jeopardy,” says Angela Gibson, MD. “It’s a day designed to challenge, inspire, and connect the burn care community.” 

Featured Friday courses include: 

  • Current Initiatives in Pediatric Burn System Development 

  • Printing a Path to Recovery: Hands-on 3D scanning and printing 

  • Ethics Bowl: Debate-style discussions on complex burn cases 

 “Come for the science—stay for the inspiration, says ABA President Jeff Carter, MD, FABA. This year’s ABA Annual Meeting features some of the most impactful sessions on the final day, offering insights that can truly make a difference in patients’ lives.” 

Advance Registration Rates (End February 18) 

  • Physician | Corporate: $999 

  • Allied Health Professional: $799 

  • Student: $349 

  • Firefighter: $299 

All registrations include the Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall, education sessions Wednesday through Friday, and the Closing Party.