AARC meetings are where the profession comes together to present, network, and learn. Join us for fun, inspiration, and the knowledge you need to serve your patients and advance your career.
AARC Congress LIVE!
This virtual learning event will help respiratory therapists learn together to lead the profession. AARC Congress LIVE! includes 100+ learning sessions spread across four days.
- 2020 — Nov. 18, 20, Dec. 3 & 5
AARC Congress
The International Respiratory Convention & Exhibition is the largest and most comprehensive respiratory care meeting in the world.
- 2026 — New Orleans, LA
- 2025 — TBA
- 2024 — TBA
- 2023 — Nashville, TN
- 2022 — New Orleans, LA
- 2021 — Nov. 6–9 (Sat–Tue), Phoenix, AZ
- 2020 — Nov. 14–17 (Sat–Tue), Orlando, FL CANCELLED
- 2019 — Nov. 9–12 (Sat–Tue), New Orleans, LA
- 2018 — Dec. 4–7, Las Vegas, NV
- 2017 — Oct. 4–7, Indianapolis, IN
- 2016 — Oct. 15–18, San Antonio, TX
- 2015 — Nov. 7–10, Tampa, FL
Summer Forum
Where managers and educators meet for new ideas and strategies in respiratory care.
- 2025 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 2024 — Snowbird, UT
- 2023 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 2022 — July 26–28 (Tue–Thu), Palm Springs, CA
- 2021 — July 12–14 (Mon–Wed), Bonita Springs, FL
- 2020 — July 13–15 (Mon–Wed), Snowbird, UT CANCELLED
- 2019 — July 20–22 (Sat–Mon), Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 2018 — July 17–19, San Antonio Hill Country, TX
- 2017 — June 25–27, Tucson, AZ
- 2016 — June 26–28, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
- 2015 — July 13–15, Phoenix, AZ
AARC Respiratory Patient Advocacy Summit
The AARC Respiratory Patient Advocacy Summit is an annual meeting for respiratory patients, therapists and physicians to advance the quality of care and life for chronic respiratory patients.
- 2019 — Nov. 8, New Orleans, LA
- 2018 — Dec. 3, Las Vegas, NV
- 2017 — Oct. 3, Indianapolis, IN
- 2016 — Oct. 14, San Antonio, TX
