Why Host an ISUCRS Biennial Congress? Let’s shape the future of global colorectal surgery community together!
Why host
Global Visibility
Showcase your city, institution, and surgery community to the world.
International Recognition
Strengthen your country’s presence in the global colorectal surgery community.
Scientific Excellence
Bring together leading experts and pioneering research from across the globe.
Professional Networking
Connect with renowned surgeons, researchers, and industry partners.
Knowledge Exchange
Facilitate the sharing of innovative techniques, ideas, and best practices.
Industry Engagement
Create valuable opportunities for collaboration with international industry stakeholders.
Lasting Impact
Inspire future generations and leave a lasting legacy in the field of colorectal surgery.
Future Congress Application
As the world’s only international society dedicated exclusively to colorectal surgery, the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ISUCRS) organizes its biennial congress in different regions and countries around the world. This approach aims to broaden participation, promote inclusivity, and facilitate scientific exchange among colorectal surgeons and healthcare professionals from diverse geographical backgrounds.
Application and Evaluation Process
Applications to host a future ISUCRS Biennial Congress may be submitted through the link provided below.
All applications will be reviewed by the Future Planning Committee in accordance with the Society’s objectives and the established hosting criteria. If necessary, a representative of the applicant country may be invited to attend an online meeting and present the proposal to the Committee.
Depending on the congress calendar and the projected timing of future meetings, applicants may also be required to present their proposal at the second preceding biennial congress before a final decision is made.
Following the evaluation process, the Future Planning Committee will make final decision and share with the executive board.
Finances
The prospective host society is expected to undertake the organization of the congress with a clear objective of generating a financial surplus. As part of its commitment to hosting the congress, the host society should ensure that the event generates a minimum guaranteed financial return of USD 30,000 USD for ISUCRS at the end of the congress.
Minimum guaranteed return: USD 30,000 to ISUCRS at the end of the congress.
Application Criteria
Any member of the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons is welcome to invite the Society to hold a future biennial congress in their country or city. Before submitting an application, prospective hosts are kindly requested to consider the following important requirements:
- The congress should be held in a major metropolitan city with convenient access to international transportation.
- The proposed venue, whether a hotel or congress center, should have sufficient capacity to accommodate around 1,500 participants.
- If the meeting is to be held at a hotel, appropriate facilities should be available for all congress-related activities and ancillary functions.
- The proposed destination should offer a suitable environment from both a scientific and, preferably, a touristic perspective.
- The host should have adequate institutional and professional support to organize a complex international congress.
- The proposed Program Chair and local organizing team should demonstrate the experience, commitment, and organizational capacity required to host the congress successfully.
- ISUCRS does not provide upfront funding or supplementary financial support for the organization of a congress.
- The host organization must be able to independently support and manage the congress budget without relying on excessively high registration fees.
- Potential financial support from governmental agencies, the pharmaceutical industry, and other relevant industry partners and advertisers should be explored before submitting a bid.
- The host organization is expected to assume responsibility for the financial planning and execution of the congress.
- The written proposal should be formally submitted by the person extending the invitation to the Chair of the Future Planning Committee.
- The proposal should be submitted preferably four years, before the proposed congress.
- The person extending the invitation should be prepared to make a personal presentation of the proposal at a Council Meeting, providing all relevant background information and supporting documentation.
- The Future Planning Committee will have internal discussions and meeting regarding the candidate countries
- Once the location and dates of a congress have been approved, they should be finalized and adhered to, except in unavoidable circumstances.
We welcome proposals from committed members, local societies, hospitals, and universities that share our vision of advancing colorectal surgery through international scientific collaboration. We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the opportunity to bring a future ISUCRS Biennial Congress to your region.