January 21st through 23rd, 2027
2027 ANNUAL WINTER MEETING
Steamboat Grand
Steamboat Springs, CO
2027 Annual Winter Meeting of the VESS
Steamboat Grand in Steamboat Springs, CO
The Steamboat Grand brings a new level of service to one of America’s favorite year-round ski resorts. Surround yourself in casual elegance and enjoy all of the amenities that the Grand has to offer! Located at the base of the Steamboat Ski area, The Steamboat Grand features 328 beautifully appointed guest room accommodations from Studios, Deluxe King, and Double Queen hotel rooms, to 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom condos, and 3+ bedroom penthouses. The Grand is a full-service property featuring on-site dining, a full-service spa and fitness center, an outdoor heated pool with two large whirlpool spas, and 17,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor convention space.
Trainee Education / Special Programming
Programming will take place in Steamboat Springs, CO on Thursday, January 21, 2027. Applications received by September 30, 2026 will be in the first round of consideration. Applications received after this date will be on a wait list.
2027 Vascular Fellows Program
2027 Next Generation Medical Student Mentor Program
2027 Early Career Faculty Program
2027 General Surgery Resident Vascular Interest Program
2027 Vascular Technology Forum
Thursday, January 21, 2027
The 2027 Technology Forum will focus on broad vascular pathology and will showcase some of the best that industry has to offer. The emphasis of this program is for industry to provide insight into current and up-and-coming technology, as well as what treating physicians may see in the near future as it relates to developments in the pipeline. It will also provide opportunity for an intensive, hands-on experience in a small group format that provides a granular experience for the participating physicians.
Open to all registered attendees.
Annual Meeting At-a-Glance
Thursday, January 21, 2027
| 7:00 am – 12:15 pm | VESS Vascular Fellows Program |
| 7:00am – 12:15 pm | VESS General Surgery Resident Program |
| 7:00am – 12:15 pm | VESS Early Career Faculty Program |
| 7:00 am – 2:30 pm | VESS Next Generation Student Mentor Program |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Industry Sponsored Symposium (TBD) |
| 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | VESS Technology Forum (Open to All Attendees) |
| 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION I |
| 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm | Welcome Reception |
Friday, January 22, 2027
| 6:15 am – 7:30 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00 am – 9:12 am | SCIENTIFIC SESSION II |
| 9:15 am – 10:15 am | Special Session: TBA |
| 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Industry Sponsored Session (Tentative) |
| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Case Report Session |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Industry Sponsored Session (Tentative) |
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION III |
| 6:00 pm | VESS MEMBER BUSINESS MEETING |
Saturday, January 23, 2027
| 6:15 am – 7:30 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00 am – 8:08 am | SCIENTIFIC SESSION IV |
| 8:08 am – 9:00 am | Award Session |
| 9:00 am – 9:15am | Introduction of the President – Dawn Coleman, MD |
| 9:15 am – 10:00 am | PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS – Todd Berland, MD |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Special Session: TBA |
| 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Case Report Session |
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION V |
| 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm | President’s Dinner (Tickets Required) |
The Preliminary Program will be available soon.
For more details about the schedule, see the Preliminary Program.
Early Bird Registration ends Friday, December 18, 2026. Regular Registration starts on Saturday, December 19, 2026 and ends Monday, January 4, 2027.
Included in your registration fee are all scientific sessions, as well as any industry sponsored sessions, the Thursday Vascular Technology Forum, Welcome Reception, and access to the Exhibit Hall.
Make plans to attend the 2027 President’s Dinner on Saturday, January 23 at 7:00pm. Dinner & Entertainment are included.
The President’s Dinner is by separate subscription. Ticket prices are: Adult ($25/each) and Children 12-18 ($25). Children under 12 are free but still require a ticket.
| Category | Early Bird Deadline 12/18/26 | Registration 12/19/26 – 1/4/27 |
|---|---|---|
| VESS Member (Active) | $350.00 | $375.00 |
| Guest Physician (Non-Member) | $450.00 | $475.00 |
| Allied Health Professional | $250.00 | $275.00 |
| VESS Member (Candidate) | $200 | $225.00 |
| Fellow/Resident (Non-Member) | $200 | $225.00 |
| Medical Student | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| President’s Dinner Tickets (Adult) | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| President’s Dinner Tickets (Ages 12-18) | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| President’s Dinner Tickets (Ages 11 & Under) | $0 | $0 |
Steamboat Grand
2300 Mt. Werner Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-5500
The Reservation Link to book hotel reservations will be available in late September.
If you are having trouble booking online, you can call the hotel directly:
(877) 269-2628
Steamboat Grand
Room Rates
| Parlor: | $228 |
| King: | $372 |
| Queen/Queen: | $372 |
| Studio: | $372 |
| 1-Bedroom (King)/1-Bath Condo: | $459 |
| 1 Bedroom (King)/2-Bath Condo: | $517 |
| 1 Bedroom (2 Queens)/2 Bath Condo: | $502 |
Rates are subject to Resort Fees and Taxes totaling $28.828%
Deposit: 10% of the lodging and activity cost are due at time of booking; full and final payment is due 30 days prior to arrival.
Resort Fee Includes: Equipment valet for ski and snowboard storage, local downtown and grocery shuttle service, early morning coffee and newspapers in the lobby, in-room safe, unlimited local calls, and Wi-Fi.
Cancellation Policy
Reservations cancelled between time of reservation and 30 days prior to arrival forfeit the 10% of total reservation. Cancellations within 30 days of arrival forfeit the entire amount. No refund for late arrivals, early departures, no-shows, or downgrades.
Terms
- Reservations must be made by 5:00 pm (Eastern) on Friday, December 18, 2026, to guarantee the group rate. After this deadline, or if the VESS block of rooms sells out prior to the above-mentioned deadline, availability and rates cannot be guaranteed.
- Mention the VESS 2027 Annual Meeting to ensure the discounted rate.
- We strongly recommend making your reservations as early as possible. We anticipate selling out of our discounted rooms early.
- Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 11:00am. Guests arriving before 4:00 pm will be accommodated as rooms become available.
Overflow Housing
Gravity Haus
2304 Apres Ski Way
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1730 * Reservations: 303-503-4762
We have Overflow Housing at the Gravity Haus.
Run of House Room Rate: $269.00++ – Current state & local taxes are 11.40% and Resort fee is $20.00 per day.
An early departure fee of one-nights room and tax will apply if an attendee checks out prior to the confirmed checkout date.
Cut off date to book reservations is December 18, 2026.
For those looking for Condo options and are staying at least 4 night you can reach out to Steamboat Hospitality.
Call Kelly Lansford at 970-875-2863 and reference VESS for an extra discount.
You can check out availability online before calling.
Steamboat Hospitality/Trappeurs Crossing Resort
SKI LIFT TICKET INFORMATION
Steamboat Resort
The VESS has secured discounted rates for Lift Tickets at the Steamboat Resort.
This year this is one daily rate of $135.00 per day for all age groups. The only exception is that children ages 4 & under are only $10.00 per day.
Lift tickets are non-refundable unless there is a documented medical injury.
| Days | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | $135 |
| 2 Days | $270 |
| 3 Days | $405 |
| 4 Days | $540 |
| 5 Days | $675 |
Equipment Rental
Steamboat Sports, the ski resort’s on-site equipment rental shop, offers VESS guests staying at The Steamboat Grand a 30% discount off ski and snowboard rental packages when you book your rentals at least 24 hours in advance. You can add discounted Steamboat Sports rental packages to your itinerary when booking your hotel room or call 877-269-2628 to add these to your itinerary if you have already booked your lodging. Rental packages are subject to availability. Must be booked at least 24 hours in advance, discounts are not available on-site at the ski shop.
Ski Butlers, the ski resort’s equipment rental delivery service, offers VESS guests staying at The Steamboat Grand a 15% discount off ski and snowboard delivery packages (Ski Butlers provides both the equipment and the delivery service, no need to book equipment separately through Steamboat Sports) when you book your rental package at least 48 hours in advance. You can add discounted Ski Butlers rentals to your itinerary when booking your hotel room or call 877-269-2628 to add these to your itinerary if you have already booked your lodging. Rental/Delivery packages are subject to availability. Must be booked at least 48 hours in advance.
Airport
Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN): The Hayden airport is located just a few miles east of Hayden and approximately 22 miles/35 km west of Steamboat Springs off Highway 40. From the airport, take the access road about 2 miles/3.2 km out to Highway 40 and turn right. Steamboat is about 22 miles/35 km east. While there is no public bus service from the airport, but shuttle services are available.
Denver International Airport: 157 miles/250 km northwest of Denver, an easy 3 hour drive. Take I-70 west through the Eisenhower Tunnel to Silverthorne, Exit 205 (67 miles/107 km). Take CO 9 North to Kremmling (37 miles/59 km), then West on US 40 to Steamboat Springs (53 miles/85 km).
View conditions on Highway 40 | View conditions on CO 9
View Airport Shuttles from Denver.
2027 Exhibitors & Sponsors
We would like to thank our 2026 Industry Partners for their generous and continued support of the VESS and our Annual Meeting. For information on 2027 Exhibitors & Sponsors, view our prospectus.
We encourage you to click on the logos below to visit their company websites.
Exhibitor Logistical Information
Onsite Information Sheet
Exhibitor Table Assignment Map
Personnel Registration Form
Exhibitor AV Order Form
Exhibitor Shipping Form