ILTS

What ILTS does

ILTS (International Liver Transplantation Society) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional medical society founded in 1990 and formally incorporated in Virginia, USA, in 1992, with operational headquarters in Berlin, Germany and a mailing address in Mullica Hill, NJ, USA. The society serves the global liver transplantation community of 1,800+ multidisciplinary specialists — including transplant surgeons, hepatologists, anesthesiologists, critical care specialists, pathologists, and radiologists — across 95+ countries. It is governed by an elected Council led by President Wojciech Polak (Erasmus MC Rotterdam, 2025-2026) and supported by 11 society committees, multiple Special Interest Groups, and a Program Committee.

Its core offering is an integrated educational ecosystem rather than a software platform: ILTS University (an online learning management system operating since 2008 with hundreds of videos, lectures, and Journal Club commentaries), the Liver Transplantation journal (official ILTS publication since 2024, impact factor 5.0, co-published with AASLD), the Annual International Congress (30th edition in Geneva, May 2026), an annual Consensus Conference (Washington DC, March 2026), a portfolio of webinar series (ILTS INSIGHTS, REAL, VANGUARD), the Global Liver Transplant Mentorship (GLTM) program, the E2=ART research exchange initiative, and the REAL regional education program targeting Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. Content is distributed through ilts.org, a MemberClicks membership portal, MailChimp newsletters to 10,000+ recipients, and social channels on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.

ILTS's business model is a standard professional society model: tiered annual membership dues of $100-$275 (lower for low/middle-income countries, trainees, allied health, and retirees), congress and event registration fees, journal-related revenue through the AASLD co-publishing partnership, philanthropy via the ILTS Members' Fund for Education (target $1M, ~$652,905 raised), and partnership-driven educational programming. Customer acquisition and retention are event- and community-led, with discounted congress pricing, committee participation, and SIG involvement driving member engagement.

Name

ILTS

Legal name

International Liver Transplantation Society

Website

https://ilts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ILTS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional medical society founded in 1990 that serves 1,800+ multidisciplinary liver transplantation specialists across 95+ countries through education, the Liver Transplantation journal, an annual congress, webinars, and regional programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Professional Association

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Transplant Hepatology (HLAKAEAK)

Keywords

• Medical professional society
• Liver transplantation
• Medical education
• Transplant surgery
• Hepatology research

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees ranging from $100 to $275 depending on member category. Rates are reduced for individuals in low/middle-income countries, residents, fellows, medical students, non-clinical scientists, radiologists, pathologists, nurses, transplant coordinators, allied health professionals, and retired senior members.
2. Journal Subscription: Members receive a 12-month subscription to the official ILTS journal Liver Transplantation as a membership benefit. The journal has an impact factor of 5.0 and is available free to all ILTS members.
3. Donations and Fundraising: ILTS Members' Fund for Education accepts donations to support scholarships, travel awards, lectureships, and mentoring programs. Target fund size is $1,000,000 with $652,905 already donated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ILTS is a non-profit international professional society that disseminates multidisciplinary scientific advances in liver transplantation worldwide. Its core offering is an integrated educational ecosystem comprising ILTS University (online learning platform), the official Liver Transplantation journal, an annual international congress, and consensus conferences. The society delivers continuing medical education, peer-reviewed research, networking, and mentorship to transplant surgeons, hepatologists, anesthesiologists, critical care specialists, pathologists, and radiologists across 95+ countries.

Product overview

ILTS is a professional society offering a unified platform of educational products and services for the liver transplantation community. The core offering is ILTS University, an online learning management system since 2008 providing on-demand educational content. This is complemented by the Liver Transplantation Journal (official journal since 2024), the Annual International Congress, and various webinar series (ILTS INSIGHTS, REAL WEBINARS, VANGUARD WEBINARS). Additional services include the Consensus Conference, Global Liver Transplant Mentorship Program, regional REAL programs, the E2=ART research exchange initiative, and Special Interest Groups covering topics from transplant oncology to pediatric transplantation. The society also manages the Members Fund for Education supporting scholarships and travel awards. These products function as an integrated educational ecosystem rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ILTS University: Premier online education platform for liver transplantation featuring lectures, videos, abstracts and commentaries since 2008.
• The Knowledge Network for Liver Transplantation
• ILTS REAL (Regional Expansion Advanced Learning)

Products and services

• ILTS University Premier online educational platform for liver transplantation featuring lectures, videos, abstracts, Journal Club commentaries, and webinars contributed by ILTS members and congress faculty. Available to all members.
• Liver Transplantation Journal Official peer-reviewed ILTS journal delivering articles on end-stage liver disease, acute-on-chronic liver failure, hepatobiliary malignancies, and liver surgery. Impact factor 5.0, ranking 5/26 in Transplantation, 20/213 in Surgery, 27/93 in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Free to all ILTS members.
• ILTS Annual International Congress Flagship annual congress disseminating current information in liver transplantation, featuring workshops, scientific sessions, and networking for transplant professionals worldwide. The 30th Annual Congress is scheduled for Geneva, May 6-9, 2026.
• ILTS Webinar Series Multi-track online webinar series including ILTS INSIGHTS (multidisciplinary expert discussions), REAL WEBINARS (regionally-tailored scientific content for Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa, Middle East, Indian subcontinent), and VANGUARD WEBINARS (complex case-based learning for early-career professionals).
• ILTS Consensus Conference Annual expert consensus conference bringing together leaders in liver transplantation to develop practice guidelines and address critical topics in the field.
• ILTS Global Liver Transplant Mentorship (GLTM) Program Mentorship initiative connecting experienced transplant professionals with emerging practitioners to support professional development and knowledge transfer globally.
• ILTS REAL (Regional Expansion Advanced Learning) Regional educational initiative bringing tailored educational activities to healthcare professionals targeting specific needs of Latin American, Southeast Asian, African, Middle-Eastern regions and the Indian subcontinent.
• E2=ART (Expertise-Exchange Program in Advanced Research Techniques) Program facilitating exchange between early-career researchers and international centers, expanding transplant research networks, and providing opportunities for trainees to receive training in specific research techniques.
• ILTS Members Fund for Education
• ILTS Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regional.

• AASLD (American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-sponsorship of the journal Liver Transplantation with joint publication committee equally represented by both societies. AASLD implements mandatory subscription resulting in vastly increased distribution. ILTS/AASLD Liver Transplant Course held annually during AASLD Annual Meeting with 2,000+ participants.
• ELITA (European Liver Transplant Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE. Program Committee includes Joint Congress Chairs representing ELITA and LICAGE.
• LICAGE (Liver Intensive Care Group of Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE. LICAGE was formed in 1986 by Dr. John Farman from Cambridge to share transplant experiences. First joint congress with ILTS held in London, UK in 1995.
• SATA (Society for the Advancement of Transplant Anesthesia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual joint meeting on Perioperative Care in Liver Transplantation. 2025 joint meeting held October 10th, 2025. 2026 joint meeting scheduled for October 16, 2026.
• ASTS (American Society of Transplant Surgeons)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint webinars including ASTS and ILTS Joint Webinar - Pediatric Advisory Committee: Innovations to Push the Boundaries in Liver Transplantation (April 16, 2026).
• BTS (British Transplantation Society)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-badged International Liver Transplant Oncology Symposium December 12-13, 2025 at King's College Hospital, London. ILTS co-badged this event with BTS.
• iLDLT-Group (International Living Donor Liver Transplantation Group)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner7th World Congress of the International Living Donor Liver Transplantation-Group to be held in Shanghai, China from October 17-19, 2025.
• ESOT (European Society for Organ Transplantation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESOT-ILTS Joint webinars on Gender Disparities in Transplantation. ILTS participates in International Transplant Science (ITS) meeting organized by ESOT.
• LTSI (Liver Transplantation Society of India)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Conference of the Liver Transplantation Society of India (LTSICON 2025) scheduled November 20-23, 2025 in New Delhi, India. LTSI members may receive reduced ILTS membership rates.
• University Health Network and Mayo ClinicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizers of the 3rd Annual Transplant AI Symposium, November 17-18, 2025 in Toronto, ON. Focus on catalyzing multi-centre collaborations in Transplant AI.
• Transplantation (Official Journal)coreOthersLiver Transplantation (LT) has been the official ILTS journal since 2024. Official ILTS guidelines and consensus statements published in the journal. Currently led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Robert S. Brown, Jr.
• Starzl Network for Excellence in Pediatric TransplantationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on pediatric liver transplantation through the Starzl Network for Excellence in Pediatric Transplantation. ILTS REAL Africa Webinar highlighted the global impact of the Starzl Network in advancing pediatric liver transplantation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights9 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_ILTS_
• Facebookfacebook.com/iltsociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-liver-transplantation-society

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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