February 1 - 6, 2026 - The Ritz-Carlton - Kapalua, Hawaii

The Mayo Clinic Interactive Surgery Symposium 2026 is designed to educate general surgeons on procedures seen in everyday practice. Difficult cases encountered in a smaller community practice rely on the best practices offered during the sessions. The symposium offers decision-making options that cover multiple aspects of surgical practice. Active audience participation with faculty is strongly encouraged during case presentations and faculty panel discussions. Surgical techniques are demonstrated through video presentations and audience response are used to enhance the interactive format. This symposium also features self-assessment credit toward Part 2 of the ABS MOC Program.

Join your colleagues from the United States Section as well as other parts of the world as we gather for our 87th Annual Surgical Update at the Marriott Omaha Downtown Capitol District Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska. Our meeting destination will provide the perfect setting for not only a CME activity, but also an opportunity to visit this mid-western city that boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with westward expansion, the railroad, and the meatpacking industry. 

15TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

March 12–14, 2026

Los Sueños, Marriott Resort, Costa Rica

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“Mastering Minimally Invasive Surgery: Operative Nuances”

We invite you to engage with cutting-edge innovation, global collaboration, and the profound realities of a surgical career through our dynamic and thoughtfully curated program tracks. Our Digital Surgery program brings together foundational knowledge and evolving technologies, covering AI, surgical data science, robotics, telepresence, and visualization. Global Surgery sessions center on shared learning across borders, with bilingual panels and honest dialogue from colleagues working in resource-limited settings. Our program will also reflect the depth, complexity, and humanity of a surgical career with a three-part series titled A Surgeon’s Life, exploring the moral challenges surgeons face—including moral injury, personal failure, and the realities of aging in practice. The Back to Basics series revisits core principles of surgical care, paired with current SAGES guidelines, while This is the Way, a.k.a. Masters Series, highlights expert strategies for technically demanding situations. The Disasters sessions will provide real-world video-based case reviews, and our highly attended Debates encourage open discussion around some of today’s most persistent controversies. Also get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into our hands-on courses—featuring Common Bile Duct Exploration, Robotic Transverse Abdominus Release, Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy, or Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch.

More than just a conference, SIR's Annual Scientific Meeting is a gathering place for a vibrant, inclusive community of more than 4,000 IR professionals—from those in training to seasoned experts. The scientific program is now live and will spotlight breakthroughs in minimally invasive, image-guided medicine that are transforming care for patients. Learn the latest from nearly 400 competitively selected oral presentations and 120 poster presentations of peer-reviewed scientific abstracts.

Highlights at SIR 2026 include:

• Science supporting interventional treatments for cancer, vascular disease, women's health, prostate conditions, stroke, pain, musculoskeletal, lymphatic disease, and more.

• Deep-dive labs allowing attendees to elevate their expertise with focused, hands-on learning opportunities on high-demand topics.

• Dedicated learning tracks for the whole team—including trainees, early career interventional radiologists, administrators and allied health professionals.

• The 2026 Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecture, delivered by Professor Andrew Holden, MBChB, FRANZCR, EBIR, ONZM, director of the interventional radiology service at Auckland City Hospital in New Zealand.

Join us at the highly anticipated International Conference on Minimally Invasive Surgery (ICOMIS - 26), taking place in Los Angeles, USA on 2nd - 3rd May 2026 . Hosted by one of the most trusted organizations, APSTE, the conference provides a premier global platform for exchanging ideas and insights on the latest developments across various fields. Our goal is to offer a competitive venue for industry professionals and academic researchers to showcase and discuss cutting-edge advancements in their respective fields.

The primary objective of this conference is to provide attendees with a unique opportunity to share their experiences, knowledge, and ideas on a global stage. The program features a blend of industry presentations, expert panels, and international keynote speakers

WCMISST has long been a platform where pioneering ideas and breakthrough techniques in minimally invasive spine surgery are shared and shaped. As we prepare for WCMISST-2026, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a congress that fosters scientific rigor, clinical relevance, and global inclusivity. Year-2026, we are placing particular emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, emerging technologies, AI-driven solutions, and the integration of translational research into surgical practice.

This year’s theme, “Shaping the Future Surgeons – Understanding and Tackling Pelvic Pain,” places a spotlight on one of the most urgent and intricate challenges in women’s health. Together, we’ll delve into cutting-edge, minimally invasive approaches aimed at transforming patient outcomes and shaping the next generation of surgical excellence.

The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery

MICS is a two-day meeting focused on the latest advancements in minimally invasive transcatheter surgery of the mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves, as well as atrial fibrillation.

MICS is aimed at cardiac surgeons, interventional and non-interventional cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and perfusionists involved in minimally invasive mitral surgery—ranging from basic diagnostics to advanced treatment solutions.

Leading global experts in the field will participate to share their experience in an open, multidisciplinary forum.

Join us for the premier meeting dedicated to minimally invasive spine surgery. The SMISS Annual Forum 2026 brings together world-renowned faculty, leading-edge medical device, companies, and spine specialists from around the globe for three days of expert-led education, hands-on learning, and dynamic networking.  

Join us for the premier meeting dedicated to minimally invasive spine surgery. The SMISS Annual Forum 2026 brings together world-renowned faculty, leading-edge medical device, companies, and spine specialists from around the globe for three days of expert-led education, hands-on learning, and dynamic networking.  

Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2026 – Where Laparoscopy and Robotics Meet – is a multidisciplinary conference covering a range of specialties including surgery, gynecology, endourology, pediatric surgery, and robotic surgery among others. The meeting is open to surgeons, allied health professionals, students, residents, fellows, and others interested in laparoscopic, endoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive surgical techniques and technologies.