International Stroke Conference 2026

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What's New at #ISC26

Get ready for a reimagined ISC experience, designed to bring you closer to the science, the people, and the global stroke community.

From expanded global collaborations and 22 new abstract categories to a fully revamped Digital Oral Poster experience and community-driven programming, it’s never been easier to connect and engage.

That means more real-time discussion, more personalized learning, and more opportunities for your science to shine.

See What Else is New

Science That Shapes the Future of Stroke Care

Connect with global leaders. Explore new science. Transform care.

Where stroke and brain health science meet global collaboration
At the International Stroke Conference, you’ll join a worldwide community of stroke experts, changemakers, and collaborators. With expanded joint sessions from international associations, the 2026 program delivers more global science, more diverse perspectives, and more opportunities to fuel progress together.

This year, you’ll experience new categories, new communities, an expanded Simulation Zone, new Fireside Chat sessions, and five dynamic Digital Oral Poster Theaters designed for real-time engagement. Explore cutting-edge symposia like Stroke in Practice and Experimental Stroke Science, plus an all-new Brain Health Symposium spotlighting the latest advances in brain health science.

#ISC26 brings together the full spectrum of cerebrovascular research—from bench to bedside and beyond. It’s a meeting built for momentum, giving you insights you can apply directly to your work in clinical practice, research, education, and innovation.

brain icon What You'll Gain at #ISC26

  • Unmatched science: 1,500+ presentations across 22 categories and 15 communities with access extended through Stroke OnDemand™
  • Global Connection: Attendees from 50+ countries, building connections that drive global impact
  • Practical Insight: Clinical guidance, real-world application, and evidence-based takeaways
  • Tools You Can Use: Simulation, AI, and guideline-focused experiences you won't find anywhere else
  • Real Community: From the Stroke Council Reception to Fireside Chat sessions to the Neuro Talk Theater to the expanded Simulation Zone, this is where science meets connection

International Stroke Conference Leadership

Lauren Sansing, MD, MS, FAHA

Lauren Sansing, MD, MS, FAHA

Chair
International Stroke Conference
Bijoy Menon, MBBS, MD, DM, MSc, FRCPC

Bijoy Menon, MBBS, MD, Msc, FRCPC

Vice-Chair
International Stroke Conference
Stacey E. Rosen, MD, FAHA

Stacey E. Rosen, MD, FAHA

President
American Heart Association

Key Dates

ISC 2026 Key Dates
Date Event
Tues., August 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EDT General, HEADS-UP & Stroke Nursing Symposium abstract submissions CLOSE
Wed., August 20, 2025 #ISC26 Registration opens - Get Early Bird pricing through Nov. 3
Tues., August 26, 2025 Case Study Submissions open
Tues., September 23, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT Case Study Submissions CLOSE
Mon., September 29, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT ISC Trainee Abstracts CLOSE
Wed., October 1, 2025 Late-Breaking Science and Ongoing Clinical Trials abstracts OPEN
Wed., October 29, 2025 Late-Breaking Science and Ongoing Clinical Trials abstracts CLOSE
Mon., November 3, 2025 Last day for Early Bird registration pricing
Tues., November 4, 2025 Advance registration pricing begins
November 30, 2025 Last day to withdraw abstracts (in writing)
Mon., December 15, 2025 Last day for Advance registration pricing
Tues., December 16, 2025 Standard registration pricing begins
Tues., February 3, 2026 #ISC26 Pre-Conference Symposia and State of the Science Stroke Nursing Symposium
Wed., February 4, 2026 International Stroke Conference 2026 (#ISC26) sessions begin
Friday, February 6, 2026 International Stroke Conference 2026 sessions end
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Elevate your expertise at the epicenter of innovation in stroke and brain health:

International Stroke Conference

Step into the world’s premier conference focused exclusively on the science, treatment, and breakthroughs in cerebrovascular disease and brain health. Join a dynamic community of thousands—clinicians, researchers, and innovators—whose diverse expertise fuels cutting-edge collaboration and scientific discovery.

Ignite lifelong connections and dive deep into groundbreaking research presented by global trailblazers in basic, clinical, and translational science. Explore the latest advances shaping the future of stroke prevention, acute care, recovery, and rehabilitation.

From decoding stroke pathophysiology to designing tomorrow’s therapies, this is where your expertise meets its highest potential. Engage in high-impact discussions, contribute to the evolving landscape of brain health, and emerge inspired, informed, and connected. Whether you're pioneering research, delivering frontline care, or reimagining recovery, this conference is your essential forum for discovery, collaboration, and professional growth.

This is more than a conference - it's your opportunity to lead, learn, and leave transformed. Don’t miss the science. Join the movement. Advance the science. Transform stroke care.


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