President’s Message
A message from David Rigberg, MD – Western Vascular Society President
Dear Members, Colleagues, and Friends,
I’m delighted to invite you to join us for the 41st Annual Meeting of the Western Vascular Society, taking place September 26–29, 2026, at the beautiful Fairmont Chateau Whistler in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. This year’s meeting will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, share new ideas, and celebrate the continued growth and impact of our society.
Whistler provides a spectacular setting for our gathering, with plenty of opportunities for both engaging scientific discussion and time to connect with friends and colleagues. Over four days, we’ll highlight innovative research, discuss important developments in vascular surgery, and enjoy the sense of community that makes the Western Vascular Society so special.
We’re also excited to highlight our New Member opportunities this year, including Active Membership and our newer Candidate Membership, for residents and fellows in accredited vascular or general surgery training programs in the Western Vascular Society Region. This newer addition is designed to welcome trainees earlier in their careers, and we encourage residents and fellows to take advantage of this opportunity to become involved in the society.
Abstract submissions for original research is now open, and I encourage you to submit your best work for presentation at the meeting. The submission deadline is April 3, 2026, and we look forward to showcasing the outstanding work being done across our community.
I hope you’ll plan to join us in Whistler for what promises to be an engaging and memorable meeting. I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Warm regards,
David Rigberg, MD
2026 President, Western Vascular Society
Program Director, Integrated Vascular Residency and Fellowship, UCLA
Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCLA Gonda School of Medicine