Planning Your Partnership in 2026
Exciting things are always happening at AST! Here are the top highlights each month - don’t miss out on what’s new and noteworthy to maximize your engagement!
January - Plan Your 2026 Engagement
Annual partnerships typically run January - December. Use the information below to maximize your benefits and engagement with the AST.
February - See You in Arizona at AST CEoT!
Check out information for our sponsors attending the Cutting Edge of Transplantation Transplant Summit at the end of February.
March - Engage with the AST's Power2Save
Confirm your support for the AST Power2Save by March 13 and be one of our featured partners during Donate Life Month in April!
April - Donate Life Month on Partner Connect
Leverage the new and improved Partner Connect and engage with our members during Donate Life Month! View details on the page below to learn how to submit your content.
May - Supporting Research with AST
Commit to funding an Early Faculty Development Grant or Fellowship Research Grant in 2026 - awardees are announced in June and award terms begin in July 2026!
June - Get Ready for ATC 2026!
Finalize your sponsorships and planning for the American Transplant Congress in Boston, MA. We can't wait to see you in June!
July - AST Fellows Meeting 2026
You won’t want to miss this year’s Fellows in Chicago. Secure your sponsorship now!
August - Support the AST's Education Platform
Become an annual sponsor of our education platform and help the AST keep the valuable content free for our members.
Annual Partnerships and Programs
Make the most of your year-round visibility and engagement. Here’s everything you need to enhance your annual partnership and continue maximizing your impact with us.
The AST Corporate Affiliate Program (CAP)
Use the information and links below to manage and submit your partnership deliverables. Deliverables with an *asterisk* may be submitted HERE.
Annual Benefits | Partner Deliverables | Deadlines |
| Partner recognition on various AST digital and print materials throughout the year |
| January 31 |
| Four online subscriptions to the American Transplant Journal | Submit new AJT subscriber* information | January 31 |
| Updates on public policy | Submit new public policy subscriber* information | January 31 |
| Up to four complimentary assets on Partner Connect | Submission instructions coming soon. After submission, please allow for 7-10 business days for posting. Submission link coming soon! | Submit your content anytime throughout the year. |
| Five licenses to the AST's Comprehensive Trainee Curriculum | View and download CAP CTC access instructions. For additional licenses at a discounted rate, please reach out to AST. | N/A |
Meeting Presence | Partner Deliverables | Deadlines |
| AST Corporate Roundtable Meeting (Thursday, February 26, 2026) 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
| RSPV by February 9 |
| The Cutting Edge of Transplantation (February 26 – 28, 2026) |
| January 22 |
| Fellows Symposium on Transplantation (September 18 – 20, 2026) |
| September 5 |
The AST Partner Connect Program
The AST Partner Connect program is a premium subscription service crafted for industry partners to share their educational content with AST members. With new features launching in 2026, submitting your content is now more streamlined, and accessing it is simpler than ever for our members. Explore the details below.
Want more guidance on what our members are looking for? Explore themes and topics of interests planned for 2026 with the Partner Connect Editorial Calendar
Deluxe and Essentials Subscribers
How to submit your content to Partner Connect
Discover how easy it is to share your marketing and educational resources through our intuitive submission portal. With user-friendly, turnkey features, submitting your content has never been simpler! [tutorial video coming soon!]
Promote Your Live Education Events on Partner Connect
Learn how to share your webinar or virtual meeting details with our network of over 5,000 transplant professionals. It's quick, easy, and impactful—here’s how! [tutorial video coming soon!]
Questions?
For technical issues accessing or submitting your content, please reach out to Marie Otto at motto@heronmartech.com.
For questions about program subscriptions, demos, or the editorial calendar, please reach out to JoAnn Gwynn at jgwynn@myast.org.
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