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🌐 International Medical Congress

IATVS 2027
Portland, Oregon

The Annual Congress of the International Association of TransVoice Surgeons — bringing together the world's leading voice surgeons, phoniatrists, and speech-language pathologists advancing the science and art of transgender voice care.

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October 29–30, 2027Thursday & Friday • Dates TBC
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Portland, Oregon, USAThe Nines Hotel (preferred venue)
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CME Credit AvailableAccreditation pending
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★ First IATVS Congress in North America — an historic milestone for the field
About the Congress

The World's Premier Meeting in Transgender Voice Surgery

The International Association of TransVoice Surgeons (IATVS) was founded to advance the science and practice of surgical and therapeutic interventions for transgender voice care. Our congresses are characterized by intimate, collaborative learning environments with single-track programming that facilitates deep networking and knowledge exchange among international faculty and participants.

In 2027, IATVS comes to Portland, Oregon — the first time our congress has convened in North America. Hosted by James P. Thomas, MD, Congress President, this meeting represents a unique opportunity to expand IATVS visibility and membership among North American otolaryngologists and speech-language pathologists.

Previous congresses have convened in Berlin, Mumbai, Seoul, and Marbella, attracting an intimate international faculty. The Portland congress will welcome approximately 60–100 participants from across the globe.

Who Should Attend

  • Otolaryngologists & laryngologists
  • Phoniatrists & voice surgeons
  • Speech-language pathologists in transgender voice care
  • Otolaryngology residents & fellows
  • Allied healthcare professionals in transgender medicine
2
Full Days
60–100
Attendees
5+
Nations Represented

Congress Highlights

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    Single-Track Scientific Program
    Two full days of presentations, case reports, and free papers in an intimate, collaborative setting
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    International Faculty
    World leaders in glottoplasty, cricothyroid approximation, voice therapy, and acoustic analysis
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    Welcome Gala with Live Music
    Evening gala dinner featuring Portland's own Low Bar Chorale
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    Timberline Lodge Excursion
    Optional post-congress overnight at the historic Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood
Our History

Previous IATVS Congresses

From a founding organizational meeting in Berlin to four continents in five years — IATVS now comes to North America.

1st
2022
Berlin, Germany
Founding Meeting
2nd
2023
Mumbai, India
Joint Phonosurgery
3rd
2024
Seoul, Korea
4th
2025
Marbella, Spain
2027
2027 ★
Portland, USA
First N. America
Portland, Oregon

The City of Roses Awaits

Portland sits at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, surrounded by the Cascades, the Columbia River Gorge, and the Oregon Coast. Late October brings cool clear skies, vivid autumn color, and an extraordinary culinary and cultural scene — a memorable backdrop for an international congress.

Portland, Oregon
Scientific Program

Congress Program

The full program will be announced as speakers confirm. The structure below reflects the planned format — a single-track two-day scientific program, with social events each evening and an optional post-congress excursion.

TimeEventNotes
Evening Board of Directors Dinner Private
Intimate pre-congress dinner for IATVS Board members
 6 board members • Private dining room
Evening Faculty Arrival & Informal Welcome Social
Informal gathering for arriving international faculty
 Venue TBD
TimeSessionSpeaker
07:30 – 08:30Registration & Morning Coffee Arrival
08:30 – 09:00 Welcome & Opening Remarks Opening
Congress President's welcome; IATVS President's address; overview of the program
 James P. Thomas, MD & IATVS Leadership
09:00 – 10:30 Session I — Surgical Techniques Invited Lectures
Glottoplasty, cricothyroid approximation, and emerging approaches — international perspectives
 Faculty TBA
10:30 – 11:00Coffee Break & Exhibits Break
11:00 – 12:30 Session II — Voice Assessment & Outcomes Invited Lectures
Acoustic measurement, perceptual evaluation, and patient-reported outcomes
 Faculty TBA
12:30 – 13:30Lunch (provided) Lunch
13:30 – 15:00 Session III — Speech-Language Pathology Perspectives Invited Lectures
Voice therapy pre- and post-surgery; resonance, articulation, and non-pitch aspects of gender-affirming voice
 Faculty TBA
15:00 – 15:30Coffee Break & Exhibits Break
15:30 – 17:00 Session IV — Free Papers / Case Reports Free Papers
Short oral presentations selected from submitted abstracts
 Submitted Abstracts
17:00 – 18:00IATVS General Assembly Members Only
Annual meeting of IATVS membership; business, elections, and announcements
19:00 Welcome Gala Dinner Social
Formal seated dinner for all congress participants • Live music by Ben Landsverk & the Low Bar Chorale • Welcome remarks by Congress President
 80–100 guests • Multi-course dinner
TimeSessionSpeaker
08:00 – 08:30Morning Coffee Arrival
08:30 – 10:00 Session V — Complications & Revisions Invited Lectures
Managing surgical complications, revision surgery, and challenging cases — a candid international discussion
 Faculty TBA
10:00 – 10:30Coffee Break & Exhibits Break
10:30 – 12:00 Session VI — Research & Innovation Invited Lectures
New research, technology applications, AI in voice analysis, and future directions
 Faculty TBA
12:00 – 13:00Lunch (provided) Lunch
13:00 – 14:30 Session VII — Free Papers / Poster Discussions Free Papers
Continued short oral presentations and poster presentations
 Submitted Abstracts
14:30 – 15:00Coffee Break Break
15:00 – 16:30 Session VIII — Panel: The Future of TransVoice Surgery Panel Discussion
Where is the field going? Training, credentialing, research priorities, and global equity
 Faculty TBA
16:30 – 17:00 Closing Remarks & Awards Closing
Best paper awards, announcement of next congress, farewell remarks
 IATVS Leadership
19:00 Faculty & Speaker Appreciation Dinner Social
Semi-private dinner honoring invited faculty and speakers
 20–30 guests • Private dining
TimeActivityDetails
Morning Coach Departure from Portland Excursion
Coach bus departs for Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood — approximately 1.5 hours from downtown Portland
 Up to 24 participants
Afternoon Timberline Lodge Arrival & Exploration Excursion
Guided tour of the historic 1937 WPA-era lodge • Mountain views • Optional snowfield walks • Free time on the mountain
 timberlinelodge.com
Evening Overnight at Timberline Lodge • Silcox Hut Excursion
Optional overnight at the Silcox Hut (historic stone hut at 7,000 ft, ~$295/person) • Dinner at Timberline Lodge
 Limited capacity — 24 participants max
Next Morning Breakfast & Return to Portland Excursion
Breakfast at Timberline • Coach return to Portland
 Drop-off at Portland Airport (PDX) or downtown
🏔️ About the Timberline Excursion: This optional post-congress experience is designed to offer international visitors an unforgettable taste of Pacific Northwest wilderness — from the iconic WPA architecture of Timberline Lodge to the volcanic landscape of Mt. Hood. Limited to 24 participants. Registration details forthcoming.
Congress Leadership

Organizing Committee & Faculty

International faculty will be announced as invitations are confirmed. We invite abstract submissions and expressions of interest in faculty participation from qualified members of the IATVS community.

James P. Thomas, MD
James P. Thomas, MD
Congress President • Host
Laryngologist & Voice Surgeon
voicedoctor.net • Portland, OR
Transgender Voice Surgery • High-Definition Laryngoscopy
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Invited Faculty
Surgical • TBA
International voice surgeon
Glottoplasty • Cricothyroid Approximation
TBA
Invited Faculty
Speech-Language Pathology • TBA
Transgender voice specialist
Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy
TBA
Invited Faculty
Research • TBA
Voice outcomes & acoustic analysis
Outcomes Research • Acoustics
YOU
Abstract Submissions
Call for Papers — Open Soon
Original research, case series, and innovations in transgender voice surgery and therapy
Submit Expression of Interest →
Enrollment

Registration

Registration will open in 2026. The following fee structure is planned. IATVS Board members receive complimentary registration; invited keynote speakers receive complimentary registration and accommodations.

Standard
Physician / Surgeon / MD
TBA
Early registration discount planned • Rates TBC
  • Full two-day scientific program
  • Congress materials & program book
  • Lunches, coffee breaks (both days)
  • Welcome Gala Dinner (Day 1)
  • CME certificate of completion
Express Interest
Trainee / Resident / Fellow
TBA
Reduced rate • Proof of training required
  • Full two-day scientific program
  • Congress materials
  • Lunches, coffee breaks
  • Welcome Gala
  • CME certificate
Express Interest
SLP / Allied Health
TBA
Reduced rate for SLPs & allied health professionals
  • Full two-day scientific program
  • Congress materials
  • Lunches, coffee breaks
  • Welcome Gala
  • Certificate of completion
Express Interest
Complimentary
IATVS Board Members
No Fee
Complimentary registration for all IATVS board members
  • Full program access
  • Pre-congress board dinner
  • Complimentary accommodations (6 rooms)
  • All congress meals & events
Board Registration
📋 Registration Process: Registration will open approximately 12 months before the congress. To express your interest and be notified when registration opens, email thomas@voicedoctor.net or contact the congress secretariat at Jonica@voicedoctor.net (+1 503-478-1845).

Meeting Organizer: Congress logistics are managed by Well-Assembled Meetings (WAM), Julie Vissers — a professional conference management company based in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Registration, hotel blocks, and on-site coordination will be handled through WAM.
Location

Venue & Travel

The IATVS 2027 Congress will be held in downtown Portland, Oregon — with accommodations and conference facilities in the same property or within easy walking distance. The preferred venue is The Nines, a boutique luxury hotel in the heart of the city.

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Congress Hotel (Preferred)
The Nines, Portland
525 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR 97204
Luxury boutique hotel • Downtown • Conference facilities & accommodations in-house • Room block TBD
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Nearest Airport
Portland International Airport (PDX)
~30 min to downtown by MAX Light Rail (direct, $2.50) or ~20 min by taxi/rideshare
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Ground Transport
MAX Light Rail • Portland Streetcar • Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) • Bikeshare (BIKETOWN)
Portland is one of America's most walkable and transit-friendly cities
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About Portland
A vibrant, internationally recognized city known for its culinary scene, urban cycling culture, craft coffee, and remarkable natural surroundings. Late October brings clear skies, vivid fall color, and mild temperatures — ideal for both congress activities and exploration.
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Room Block
A congress room block with preferential rates will be arranged for participants. Details to follow upon venue finalization. Plan for 3 nights (Oct 28–30).
Board members: 6 complimentary rooms for the pre-congress night (Oct 28)
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Meeting Organizer
Well Assembled — Julie
Logistics, registration & venue coordination
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The Nines Hotel, Portland
525 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR 97204
Downtown Portland — 2 blocks from Pioneer Courthouse Square
Venue subject to change • Final selection TBD
Room block details announced at registration opening

🏔️ Post-Congress: Timberline Lodge

An optional overnight excursion to the legendary Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood — a WPA masterpiece at 6,000 ft, just 60 miles from Portland. International visitors will have the chance to experience the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest before returning home.

Oct 31 departure Up to 24 participants Coach included Silcox Hut ~$295/person

Things to Do in Portland

  • 🚴 World-class urban cycling — Waterfront Loop & Vera Katz Esplanade
  • 🌲 Forest Park — 5,000 acres of old-growth urban forest & trails
  • 🍽️ James Beard Award–winning restaurant scene
  • 🌊 Columbia River Gorge — dramatic waterfalls & viewpoints
  • 🏔️ Mt. Hood & Mt. St. Helens — visible on clear days
  • 🌊 Oregon Coast — 2 hours to Cannon Beach
Education Credit

CME Accreditation

The IATVS 2027 Congress is being developed for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and will include accreditation for physicians, SLPs, and allied health professionals. Details will be confirmed as accreditation is finalized.

  • ✓ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (accreditation pending)
  • ✓ SLP ASHA CEU credit — application planned
  • ✓ ACCME-aligned program design and financial disclosures
  • ✓ CME certificates issued upon completion of evaluations
  • ✓ Financial disclosures collected from all faculty
12+
CME Hours Anticipated
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Accreditation pending
Final hours TBD based on program
Industry Partners

Sponsorship & Exhibition

IATVS 2027 welcomes partnerships with companies whose products and services support the transgender voice care community. A full sponsorship prospectus will be available in early 2026.

Join Us in Portland for IATVS 2027

The first IATVS Congress in North America — October 29–30, 2027. Express your interest today.

Express Registration Interest