ISSVA World Congress 2026

About the ISSVA World Congress

The International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) will host the ISSVA World Congress 2026: The Latest in Vascular Anomalies (formerly the Workshop), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Congress will take place from 19-22 May 2026.

Philadelphia is the birthplace of the United States, and America's first UNESCO World Heritage City. It is known for its arts, culture, cuisine, and colonial and Revolutionary-era history. It will be an exciting opportunity for professionals in the field of vascular anomalies to gather and exchange knowledge, underscoring the importance of global collaboration and innovation in addressing vascular anomalies.

Scientific Program

The Scientific Program will be a venue to present the latest advances in research and science in vascular anomalies. It will also feature an introductory Primer course and interesting cases that attendees can participate in to increase their knowledge in the fundamentals and advanced topics in the field. The ISSVA World Congress 2026 will provide a multidisciplinary forum for many specialties including, but not limited to, interventional radiologists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, oncologists, pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, hematologists, and pathologists and affiliated disciplines like nurse practitioners.

Please see the Scientific Program page for more details.

Registration

Registration is now open for everyone! Rates increase to the Late-Rate on 6 May 2026. Register now to receive the regular rate.

Notice of Patient and Patient Family Registrations

As a professional membership society, the ISSVA World Congress is intended solely for professional medical education of healthcare professionals and researchers involved in vascular anomalies.

Representatives of patient organizations that are formally affiliated with ISSVA are welcome to attend in their representative capacity.

The scientific program is highly specialized and may include detailed clinical images, discussions of complex cases, and outcomes that are not intended for individual patient guidance. The Congress does not provide personal medical advice, second opinions, or case-specific consultation.

Disclaimer:
Participants acknowledge that sessions may include sensitive clinical material. Attendance must not be considered a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. ISSVA bears no responsibility or liability for any emotional, personal, or psychological impact that may arise from attending the meeting. For these reasons, patients and family members who plan to attend in a personal capacity are kindly requested not to register for or attend the ISSVA World Congress.

Sponsorship

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please look at our 2026 Prospectus.

Format

The ISSVA World Congress 2026 will be held in a hybrid in-person / virtual format. We invite you to participate in this global congress as either a participant or as a sponsor to be a part of this network and growing trend of knowledge sharing through oral presentations, difficult cases, and poster sessions.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Venue & Accommodations

The ISSVA World Congress 2026 will take place at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. The dedicated ISSVA Hotel Block is now closed. Thank you to everyone who booked!

Contact

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