BSI
Breast Surgery International
International Surgical Week ISW
(World Congress of Surgery)
The main meeting of BSI is in conjunction with the biennial International Surgical Week ISW (World Congress of Surgery) organized by the International Society of Surgery (ISS/SIC). Regularly some 10-15 International Specialist Societies, amongst which are the four ISS/SIC Integrated Societies (BSI, IASMEN, IATSIC,ISDS) as well as some National Surgical Societies cover the broad spectrum of surgery during a 4-day scientific program. With the aim to gather surgeons in all stages of their career and from all around the globe, the ISW provides a platform for the mutual exchange of scientific knowledge and new techniques.
The Umberto Veronesi Lecture is the main lecture by BSI given at the ISW. See the list of lecturers here.
Next Congress
51st World Congress of Surgery of ISS/SIC
International Surgical Week ISW 2026
19 - 23 April 2026
Mexico City, Mexico
Deadline for Abstract submission: 8 August 2025
Congress Website: www.isw2026.org
BSI Travel Scholarship ISW 2026
BSI is offering six travel scholarships for young surgeons from low and middle income countries according to the Worldbank (http://data.worldbank.org/income-level/low-and-middle-income)
The applicant must be aged 40 years and below on 19 April 2026. The candidate must submit an abstract either as an oral or poster presentation at the International Surgical Week ISW 2026. Successful candidates are also encouraged to submit a full paper on their abstract to World Journal of Surgery. Members of BSI will be given priority, although membership is not a requirement it is encouraged. The successful candidate will be given USD 1'000.00, and free entry to one of the preconference workshops on 18 & 19 April 2026, as well as the BSI dinner on 21 April 2026. The registration fee is not included in the award.
Get the application form
Immediate Past Congress
50th World Congress of Surgery of ISS/SIC
International Surgical Week ISW 2024
25 - 29 August 2024
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Congress Website: www.isw2024.org
