Kauai, Hawaii
65th Annual Scientific Meeting
Five days of science, wellness, and community with plastic surgeons from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, Alberta, Alaska, Hawaii, and beyond.
Why Attend
Share Knowledge, Hone Our Craft, Strengthen Friendships
Science & Education
Peer-reviewed research, new technologies, and current trends in plastic and reconstructive surgery — alongside sessions on wellness for plastic surgeons.
Community
Connect with plastic surgeons from across the Northwest, elect new leadership at the annual business meeting, and build friendships that last a career.
The Setting
A beautiful, welcoming destination that promotes open and educational discourse — this year on the garden island of Kauai.
Program
Confirmed Speakers
Three powerhouse speakers are already confirmed for Kauai, with a full session announcement to follow.
Jamil Ahmad, MD
President, The Aesthetic Society · University of Toronto
Internationally recognized leader in aesthetic surgery specializing in rhinoplasty, facial aesthetic surgery, and complex revision procedures. Past President of the Rhinoplasty Society and the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; author of 200+ publications and 500+ invited lectures worldwide.
Earl Campbell, MD
President-Elect, Canadian Aesthetic Society
Recognized for leadership within the aesthetic surgery community and a commitment to advancing education, collaboration, and high standards of patient care. Clinical work spans facial aesthetics, breast surgery, and body contouring, with a thoughtful, evidence-based approach.
Kiya Movassaghi, MD, DMD, FACS
Eugene, Oregon
Board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Eugene, specializing in aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body. Past President of The Aesthetic Society and director of its endorsed Aesthetic Fellowship program; Past President of the Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons. A Harvard Medical School graduate trained in the Harvard Combined Plastic Surgery Program, he is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University, the author of the textbook Shaping the Breast, and the originator of a published three-level facial rejuvenation concept.
Schedule at a Glance
Sat, Feb 13
On-site check-in
2:00–4:00 PM
Sat, Feb 13
Welcome Reception
Evening
Sun, Feb 14
Scientific Sessions begin
Through Feb 17
Tue, Feb 16
President's Dinner Dance
Evening
The meeting carries CME credit. The full scientific program and CME hours will be published as sessions are finalized.
From Recent Meetings
What the Week Is Like
The shape of the week is the same every year; only the setting changes. Each event below is on the 2027 schedule, shown as it looked at a recent meeting — the photographs are from Snowbird, Whistler, Maui, and the Society's last visit to Kauai.
The 2026 meeting in two minutes
The photographer’s highlight reel from the 64th Annual Meeting — sessions, the exhibit hall, the mountain, and the President’s Dinner.
Filmed at Snowbird, Utah · February 2026
Welcome Reception
Saturday evening, February 13
The meeting opens with cocktails at sunset. Partners and children are welcome, and guest registration covers it.
Photographed at Maui · 2025
Scientific Sessions
Sunday to Wednesday, February 14–17
Peer-reviewed presentations, panels, and questions from the floor. At island meetings the sessions run in the morning.
Photographed at Snowbird, Utah · 2026
Coffee with Exhibitors
Daily, in the exhibit hall
Breakfast and coffee breaks run through the exhibit hall, so industry partners get real time with members.
Photographed at Whistler, British Columbia · 2023
President’s Dinner Dance
Tuesday evening, February 16
Dinner, the passing of the gavel, and dancing close the meeting.
Photographed at Snowbird, Utah · 2026
Afternoons Free
Every day after the sessions
The beach, the pool, a sail — the afternoons are yours. Recent Hawaii meetings have added a pickleball tournament.
Photographed at Kauai · 2016
Guest registration covers the Welcome Reception and the President's Dinner Dance; children under twelve attend free. The full scientific program will be published as sessions are finalized.
Registration
| Category | 2027 Rate |
|---|---|
| Member Physician | $750 |
| Non-Member Physician | $1,050 |
| Resident | $550 |
| Mid-Level Provider (PA / NP) | $550 |
| Staff | $550 |
| Guest (spouse / partner) | $550 |
| Additional Guest | $550 |
| Guest - Welcome Reception only | $250 |
| Guest - President's Dinner only | $350 |
| Child 12-18 | $350 |
| Child 0-11 | Free |
Venue & Lodging
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
The 2027 meeting is held at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa in Poipu, on Kauai's sunny south shore — about 30 minutes from Lihue Airport (LIH). The Society has reserved a block of rooms at a discounted group rate for meeting attendees. Booking details are sent to you when you register.
| Room | Nightly Rate | Resort Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden View | $489 | $27 | $516 |
| Standard View | $499 | $27 | $526 |
| Resort View | $519 | $27 | $546 |
| Partial Ocean View | $559 | $27 | $586 |
| Deluxe Ocean View | $589 | $27 | $616 |
Nightly single rates before tax, as published by the Society; the resort fee is charged per night. Ocean suites are also available in the block — contact the Society for suite rates and availability. Booking details for the block are emailed to you once you have registered for the meeting — register first, then book.
Call for Abstracts
Present Your Work on Kauai
We invite submissions covering the latest innovations, clinical outcomes, and peer-reviewed research for presentation at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting.
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Exhibitors & Sponsors
Partnership with our industry friends is critical to the success of the meeting. Exhibitors enjoy a uniquely sized meeting with real access to our members — in the exhibit hall and in social settings. Sponsorship levels and the 2027 prospectus are on the exhibitors page.
Exhibitor & Sponsor Information