Western Angiographic & Interventional Society

A forum for advances in minimally invasive,

image-guided procedures

Conference Registration

JOIN US IN SEPT!
The 2026 WAIS Annual Conference is scheduled to be held September 19-24th at the Wailea Beach Resort on Maui, Hawaii.

Early registration for WAIS Members is now open. Membership is not required to attend the conference. WAIS welcomes non-member physicians, physician extenders and allied health professionals working in the field of minimally invasive, image-guided therapies to register and attend the annual conference. We'll open registration to all attendees in February. The conference, activities and hotel reservations typically sell out months in advance of the conference. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.

Attendance in recent years:

2025 The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO (358)
2024 The Grand Hyatt, Poipu Bay, Kauai, HI (425)
2023 La Quinta Resort, La Quinta, CA (361)
2022 Fairmont Orchid, Kona, Big Island, HI (370)

In accordance with ACCME standards, the WAIS planning committee identifies IR subject matter experts to present on topics identified as practice gaps and/or emerging technologies. Program faculty are invited by the WAIS Scientific Program Director and the WAIS planning committee. Faculty are automatically registered for the conference and invited to attend the full conference, as well as networking activities.

View the SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE here. Upon confirmation of speakers and presentations, the 2026 program will be posted on this website.

The WAIS conference includes an exhibit hall adjacent to the general session hall with dedicated program breaks to facilitate networking with corporate representatives and time to visit exhibit booths. To request a copy of the exhibitor prospectus, kindly send an email to susan@westernangio.org.

EXHIBIT LEVELS: Platinum * Gold * Silver

WAIS Through the Years Slideshow

Hotel Reservations

Address: 3700 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kihei, HI

Immerse yourself in the scenic luxury of Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui, a stunning travel destination just steps from the ocean. Experience stylish comfort along the water's edge in beautifully appointed, family-friendly resort accommodations with ocean-inspired décor, mini-refrigerators, plush bedding, and high-speed Wi-Fi.

The WAIS team has secured excellent nightly rates at the fully renovated Wailea Beach Resort (a Marriott Bonvoy resort). Hotel reservation links are open. There are a number of room categories to choose from.

Special concessions: WAIS attendees will receive the following additional concessions.

Resort Fee discounted to $10.00 per day. (Retail: $57 per room, per day)
Self-parking discounted to $10.00 per vehicle, per day ($45.00 Retail)

Late Cancellations and No Show Fees: Any and all adjustments to a reservation after August 18th, 2026, which may include full or partial cancellation or no shows, will be assessed the cost of the full length of stay, plus applicable taxes. Any such charges will be the individual Guest’s responsibility and not the responsibility of Western Angiographic & Interventional Society. We ask that you kindly make a note of this important deadline.

PLEASE CONTACT WAIS FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS

Venue Location

Getting to Maui: Several airlines offer direct flights to Maui Kahului Airport from numerous western U.S. cities including Los Angeles, Phoenix, Seattle, San Diego, San Francisco and Portland.

Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui in Kihei (Wailea) is a convenient 15 miles from Maui Kahului Airport, a 15-minute walk to Shops at Wailea and 21.5 mi from Haleakala National Park.