ISW 2026 · International Society of Surgery (ISS/SIC), Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery (AMCE)
International Surgical Week 2026
Countries
70+
Duration
5 days · 19 Apr 2026 – 23 Apr 2026
Frequency
Biennial
About this congress
The International Surgical Week (ISW) 2026 – the World's Congress of Surgery – is the 51st Congress of the International Society of Surgery ISS/SIC. It brings together ISS/SIC, its Integrated Societies (IATSIC, IASMEN, BSI, and ISDS), Associated Societies, and Participating Societies. It aims to gather surgeons in all stages of their career and from all around the globe, providing a platform for the mutual exchange of scientific knowledge and new techniques. The event offers a 4-day scientific program with pre-congress courses, specialized sessions, world-renowned speakers, cutting-edge research presentations, and professional networking opportunities.
Key details
- City & country
- Mexico City, MX
- Dates
- 19 Apr 2026 – 23 Apr 2026
- Duration
- 5 days
- Frequency
- Biennial
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Global rotation (touring worldwide rotating between EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the Americas)
- Commercial type
- ConferenceCongressB2B
- Official website
- www.isw2026.org — register free for link access
Who attends
Programme
Tracks
Networking events
- Opening Ceremony (20 April)
- Mexico Night (20 April)
- IATSIC / IASSS / APIMSF Dinner (21 April)
- IASMEN / ISDS Dinner (21 April)
- BSI Dinner (21 April)
- Japan Night (19 April)
- AMCE Dinner (22 April)