ATTENDING COSM
Q: What is COSM?
A: COSM is a five-day in-person meeting April 22-26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Convention Center. All educational sessions will be in person. COSM will not offer a virtual component beyond access to ePosters. ePosters are accessible on the platform and mobile app before, during, and after the meeting.
Q: Are there scholarship opportunities to attend COSM?
A: COSM offers a travel award to encourage first and second-year medical students to explore a career in Otolaryngology. Residents and third-year medical students may apply for the COSM Travel Award; however, priority preference will go to those 1) in the region where COSM is being held and 2) first—and second-year medical students.
Q: Will there be WiFi at the Phoenix Convention Center?
A: Complimentary WiFi will be available in the convention center.
Network: COSM2026 Passcode: Phoenix2026
Q: How do I find help onsite?
A: For all types of questions, you can stop by Registration or the COSM Office. If it is specific to a Society, all Societies will have a table with staff outside of their Ballroom. For guidance about Phoenix and local activities, restaurants, and points of interest, City Guides will be stationed in the Convention Center main atrium.
Q: Does COSM have a Mothers’/Nursing/Family Room?
A: Yes! The Phoenix Convention Center features an ADA-compliant Mamava Pod near COSM sessions in the West Building Atrium. Nursing parents can access pods via the free Mamava app (iOS and Android) using a Bluetooth SmartLock. The ADA pod includes a 60″ turnaround, dual grab bars, a spacious bench, a fold-down table, and power outlets.
REGISTRATION
Q: How do I register?
A: Registration information/online registration link are located here. COSM only accepts credit card payments for registrations.
Q: How may I obtain a meeting invitation?
A: You may request this after registration via the registration portal.
Q: Can I register for COSM if I am not a member of any COSM Society?
A: Registration rates for non-members are specific to each Society. Society registration will allow you access to that Society’s session, CME (if offered), coffee breaks, lunch, and Exhibit Hall access (during published hours). The fee also includes access to the mobile app and ePoster viewing.
Q: What does registration include for Medical Students?
A: Medical student registration will allow you access to all Society sessions, coffee breaks, lunch, and Exhibit Hall access during published times. The fee also includes access to the mobile app and ePoster viewing.
Q: What does registration include for Residents?
A: Resident registration will allow you access to all Society sessions, coffee breaks, lunch, and Exhibit Hall access during published times. The fee also includes access to the mobile app and ePoster viewing.
Q: What does registration include for Society Attendees?
A: Society registration will allow you access to that Society’s session, CME (if offered), coffee breaks, lunch, and Exhibit Hall access (during published hours). The fee also includes access to the mobile app and ePoster viewing.
Q: Is there a fee for canceling my registration if I cannot attend?
A: Yes. A 50% refund of registration fees will be issued to those who notify COSM in writing before March 27, 2026. After this date, refunds for registration fees will not be issued. The $35 COSM administrative fee, if applicable, is nonrefundable.
PROGRAM ACCESS
Q: When will the COSM Program be available?
A: View the Program-At-A-Glance. The full program details will be available via the mobile app. Many of the Societies have published their full programs on their individual websites.
Q: How do I view the COSM Program?
A: The best method is via the COSM Mobile App, which attendees have access to various features and search options, or linked PDFs from the app, or COSM and Societies’ websites.
Q: What time zone are these events listed in?
A: Mountain Standard Time
Q: How long will COSM content be available?
A: All content on the mobile app will be available for up to a year following the meeting.
EXHIBIT HALL
Q: Where are the exhibits, and what are the hours?
A: The hours are 9 am – 4 pm, Thursday – Saturday. COSM Tabletop exhibits will be available as an add-on for exhibiting companies and will be located outside the scientific session rooms on Wednesday and Sunday. If you’re an industry company looking to exhibit, visit our exhibit page.
Q: Will COSM have Industry Symposia and other Exhibitor Events?
A: Yes! COSM offers Satellite Symposia opportunities before and after scientific programming each day, as well as Innovation Theater Sessions in the exhibit hall from Thursday to Saturday. Only registered exhibitors may host Exhibitor Events.
Q: How can I visit exhibit booths virtually?
A: COSM’s Mobile App allows users to view the exhibitor’s profile, website, and on-site contact details.
Q: Where can I find information on exhibiting at COSM?
A: If you’re an industry company with a product or service related to otolaryngology and are looking to exhibit at COSM 2026, visit our exhibit page.
HOUSING
Q: Where is the COSM Headquarters Hotel in 2026?
A: The COSM Headquarters Hotel in 2026 will be the Sheraton Phoenix Hotel. Most business/social events will be located at the Sheraton.
Q: When does the COSM 2026 housing block open?
A: The COSM 2026 housing block reservations are now open. The group room rate is based on availability until the room block is either full or the deadline date.
Q: What if I need to cancel my hotel room reservations?
A: To cancel a hotel room, you must contact the hotel directly (contact information is included in your confirmation email).
Q: What happens if the room block is full?
A: If the room block is full, COSM will work to advise you on options and share information on the COSM website.
CME
Q: How do I claim CME?
A: CME is provided by each Society based on your registration. Please contact them directly to inquire about hours and/or certificates; more information may be found here.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Q: How do I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
A: Attendees may request a certificate of attendance from the Society in which they attended.
PRESENTERS
Q: What are the guidelines for presenting?
A: Presenters are required to review and follow the Presenters Guidelines, which include helpful information for their specific roles, required links for the day of their presentation, and other resources.
Q: Are Presenters required to register?
A: Yes. All presenters for the podium and poster are required to register for COSM.
Q: Where is the Speaker Ready Room, and what are the hours?
A: The Speaker Ready room details will be published on this page.
Q: How do I know when I am presenting?
A: Presenters should contact the Society that has invited them to determine the length of the presentation and its duration.
POSTERS
Q: How do I present?
A: Poster presenters must review and follow the Poster Guidelines, which include helpful information for your specific role, required links for the day of your presentation, and other resources. Please be mindful of the hours required to hang and remove your poster.
Q: How do I know when I am presenting my poster?
A: Poster presenters will either present in two groups in the Exhibit Hall. To determine the set-up, presenting times, and tear-down hours, please refer to the Poster Guidelines.
Q: How will attendees view my poster?
A: Poster presenters may be viewed online via the mobile app (all presenters are required to submit an e-poster via Genigraphics), and also physically onsite in the COSM Exhibit Hall. Attendees may access your e-poster with an onsite QR code on each physical poster board.