Scientific Program

The Scientific Program for the ISSVA World Congress 2026 (Philadelphia) will consist of oral abstract presentations, and poster session presentations. The ISSVA Scientific Committee, through a blind peer review process, selects these presentations. All abstracts accepted for presentation will automatically be included in the ISSVA World Congress program book, which will be available in PDF format.

We’ll be accepting basic, clinical, and transitional research abstracts with the topics: Basic Science/Experimental, Dermatology, Epidemiology, Genetics, Hematology/Oncology, Laser Medicine, Neurology/Neurosurgery, OBGYN, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Pathology, Patient Related Outcomes (mental health, psychology, etc.), Pediatrics, Psychology/Mental health, Radiology - Diagnostic, Radiology - Interventional, Surgery (all types), Supportive Care (PT/OT), and Other.

Meeting Requirements for Chosen Presenters/Posters

The ISSVA World Congress 2026 will be a hybrid in-person/virtual meeting. While attendees are able to view the meeting either virtually or in-person, our speakers and poster presenters are required to present in-person.

We understand that travel requirements to the United States may change and vary country to country, please reach out as soon as possible to ISSVA if you will need a Visa Invitation Letter to support your attendance.

Questions? Email: info@issva.org.