International Society of Surgery ISS / SIC

10/06/2026

🌍 The Impact of ISW 2026: Beyond the Congress

The conversations may have ended, but the impact continues.

ISW 2026 in Mexico City brought together the global surgical community to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation that will shape the future of patient care.

📊 Congress Highlights
• 2,484 participants
• 98 countries represented
• 141 scientific sessions
• 1,185 abstracts presented

Behind these numbers are countless new ideas, international collaborations, and research initiatives that will continue to advance surgery worldwide.

A heartfelt thank you to every speaker, presenter, delegate, partner, and volunteer who made ISW 2026 such an extraordinary success. Together, we are building a stronger global surgical community.

10/06/2026

Celebrating Impact

🌍 The future of surgery is global.

At in Mexico City, young surgeons from around the world came together to learn, collaborate, and build lifelong professional connections.

As one of our Travel Scholars shared:

“The knowledge and professional relationships developed during ISW 2026 will have a lasting positive impact on my career and on the surgical community in which I work.”

The ISS Foundation is proud to support emerging surgical leaders who will bring new knowledge and skills back to their communities.

09/06/2026

We are 💫 delighted to announce the new National Delegate Mathieu Rousseau for ISS/SIC Canada.

Find our National Delegates and Representatives here 👉 https://buff.ly/j85tfEH

04/06/2026

Join a truly global surgical community. With ISS/SIC membership, you become part of a network of more than 3,000 medical professionals worldwide committed to learning, collaboration, and advancing surgery together. Ready to grow your international network? Join today: https://web.iss-sic.com/membership

25/04/2026

24/04/2026

Introducing the new leadership of ISS/SIC:

Kenneth D. Boffard, Secretary-General
Inez Buccimazza, President-elect
Alessandro Fichera, President
Avital Harari, Treasurer
Jamie Murphy, Secretary-General designate

23/04/2026

Wrapping up an inspiring journey at and grateful for the connections, ideas, and momentum ahead.

Looking forward to in Cape Town, South Africa

– Sulé Burger, Councillor at Large Social Media

23/04/2026

Wrapping up an inspiring journey at and grateful for the connections, ideas, and momentum ahead.

Looking forward to

– Sulé Burger, Councillor at Large Social Media

20/04/2026

Get ready for ISW 2026. Scan the QR code to download the official app and have the full congress in your pocket 📲
Stay updated on schedules, speakers, and live activities anytime, anywhere.

15/04/2026

📢 ISW 2026 is almost here!

Quick reminders for a smooth experience:

📝 Registration
• Download your confirmation https://www.isw2026.org/registration
• Collect materials onsite

📍 Venue
• Camino Real Polanco, Mexico City
• Dinner events require separate tickets

💡 Tips
• No public Wi-Fi — download your e-SIM in advance
• Currency: MXN (cards accepted, some cash recommended)

See you soon in Mexico City!
https://www.isw2026.org/