Mark your calendar: ICSES 2026, the 16th International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, lands in Vancouver, Canada from 22 September 2026 to 25 September 2026, ready to bring the field together once more. Bringing together professionals, researchers and decision-makers, it has become an important meeting point for the field. Held every year, each edition stays fresh and timely. Foot traffic tells the story: about 2000 attendees are set to pass through. Credit for the smooth running goes to International Conference Services, who shape the programme end to end. Vancouver Convention Centre takes on hosting duties, its layout well suited to crowds and content alike.

Set against the backdrop of Vancouver, ICSES 2026 benefits from everything the city has to offer — from its transport links to its after-hours appeal. Whether you fly in or come by rail, Vancouver is well served and easy to move around. Book ahead and you will have your pick of Vancouver's hotels, from the practical to the memorable. When the badge comes off, Vancouver keeps giving — good food, local colour and sights worth the detour. Few places in Canada are as well suited to hosting the international crowd this event attracts as Vancouver.

The content explores Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Elbow Surgery and Health Care, mapping where the industry is today and where it is heading next. Interactive formats keep the audience in the room and the discussion honest, well beyond the usual slide decks. From organised meetups to spontaneous conversations, the room is built for making connections.

It is as much about the conversations in the hallways as the sessions on stage. ICSES 2026 is an essential date for seasoned professionals and first-time attendees alike.

Working out the logistics? Our Canada guide covers how to reach the venues and what to know before you go.