PSTM Events

Plastic Surgery The Meeting brings together the best and the brightest surgeons in the specialty, poised to share their expertise with colleagues who arrive from countries around the globe. Our annual meeting is poised to do just that and more!

Other events scheduled for Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2026 include:

Opening Ceremonies/Welcome Reception

Join us at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16, in the George R. Brown Convention Center to celebrate innovations in plastic surgery and a historic year. We'll recognize accomplishments, and our Global Partners, share in the specialty's successes and announce the ASPS Patients of Courage. Immediately afterward, we'll enjoy a night of comradery at the Welcome Reception.

Close The Loop 5K Run/Walk

Join us in Houston, TX, on Friday, Oct. 16, for the eighth annual Close The Loop 5K Run/Walk.

Lace up your sneakers and join plastic surgeons, patients, office staff, and supporters from across the country as we come together to raise awareness and funds for breast reconstruction charitable care and groundbreaking research.

PSF/International Reception: One World, One Specialty, One Elegant Evening

Join us for the ultimate Saturday night party as Plastic Surgery The Meeting hosts the 2026 PSF/International Reception: One World, One Specialty, One Elegant Eventing. Black-tie is encouraged.

Come dressed to impress and ready to raise a glass because the PSF/International Reception will be the event of the meeting!

The reception will be held from 9 to 11 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Ballroom of the Americas D&E, at the Hilton Americas-Houston, our headquarters hotel.

Advocacy Events

Join us from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 for the annual PlastyPAC Bubbly Breakfast Reception at the PlastyPAC Lounge – Booth #531 in the Exhibit Hall.

All 2026 PAC members who contribute $500 or more; are members of the YPS Club ($200); or are members of the Residents Club ($25); are invited to attend our champagne breakfast. Network with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) advocacy leaders and PlastyPAC members as we celebrate another great year of ASPS advocacy.

All PSTM attendees are encouraged to stop by the PlastyPAC Lounge throughout the annual meeting to learn about our federal and state advocacy work to support plastic surgery practices and patients. The lounge will be open all weekend during Exhibit Hall hours.

WPS Events

The Women Plastic Surgeons (WPS) Forum represents and advocates for the interests and concerns of the female plastic surgeon members and candidates for membership of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). All female plastic surgeons are considered members of the WPS Forum..

YPS Events

The ASPS Young Plastic Surgeons (YPS) Forum is a diverse community and resource for young plastic surgeons which provides opportunities for networking, sharing of ideas, political advocacy and leadership development.

Acting as a liaison between plastic surgeons in the early stages of their careers and established ASPS Member Surgeons, the YPS Forum facilitates opportunities for young plastic surgeons to become involved in the Society, fostering openness to new ideas and fresh perspectives while having fun. All plastic surgeons who are age 45 or under and/or have been in practice for 10 years or less, whichever is longer, are considered young plastic surgeons.

Your Guide to Houston

Houston makes it easy to build free time around the meeting. George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) sits beside the urban oasis parkland of Discovery Green and close to downtown dining, Daikin ballpark and nightlife, so attendees can stay local after sessions or venture farther out for museums, skyline parks, shopping and NASA.

To help you plan your outings, we've curated a list of spots to help you make the most of your time in H-Town.