Touchpoint: Hands-On Simulation Lab
One of the most highly requested experiences at VAM, the Touchpoint: Hands-on/SIM Lab delivers exactly what attendees are looking for—interactive, practical learning in a high-energy environment.
Located in the Exhibit Hall on Thursday and Friday, this space is designed for you to engage directly with the latest devices, technologies and techniques through live demonstrations and guided, hands-on experiences. With 30-minute rotating sessions offered throughout the day and no pre-registration required, it’s easy to jump in, explore and learn at your own pace.
If you’re looking to move beyond observation and get hands-on with the innovations shaping vascular surgery, this is a must-visit destination. Explore the full listing of devices, learning objectives and related resources.
Thursday, June 11 & Friday, June 12, 2026
Exhibit Hall Hours
VAM Exhibit Hall — Hynes CC, Second Level, Auditorium
Industry-Led Fellows Competitions
See top trainees compete in fast-paced skills challenges.
Cook Sizing Showdown Competition
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hynes CC, Second Level, Room 206
The Cook Medical Fellows & Residents Program, in collaboration with the Society for Vascular Surgery, invites you to an engaging educational session on planning and sizing aortic cases—followed by a dynamic, hands-on competition. Trainees will work with anonymized CT scans from real patients to plan and size an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) case, guided by Cook Medical representatives. This event offers valuable experience, reinforcing existing knowledge or introducing a key aspect of vascular surgery.
Penumbra Vascular Face Off: The Race to Reperfusion
Friday, June 12, 2026
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hynes CC, Second Level, Room 206
Calling all Vascular Surgery Trainees!
Put your skills to the test in a fast-paced competition designed to challenge your clinical knowledge, technical skills, puzzle solving abilities, and device knowledge under pressure. Teams of three will rotate through a series of interactive stations featuring real world clinical scenarios, imaging interpretation, puzzles, riddles, and simulator challenges. Speed, strategy, and teamwork will determine which team rises to the top and claims the title of Penumbra Champions.
Register to spectate or compete on a team. You may compete with peers from your institution or from other programs, or we will assign you to a team. All team members must register separately.
Exhibit Hall Bingo
Exhibit Hall Bingo at VAM! Explore the exhibit hall, connect with exhibitors and discover the latest products and innovations by participating in Exhibit Hall Bingo at VAM26. Pick up a Bingo card, visit participating booths during exhibit hours and get BINGO for the chance to win prizes, including one of two grand prizes featuring complimentary registration to VAM 2027.
Thursday, June 11 & Friday, June 12, 2026
Exhibit Hall Hours
VAM Exhibit Hall — Hynes CC, Second Level, Auditorium/Hall C
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