DATES TO REMEMBER

Please make sure you do not miss any key dates and deadlines for attendance and abstract submissions to the ICHS 24th Biennial Symposium! 

New dates and deadlines may be added as we come closer to the dates so make sure to regularly check this page to not miss out on any opportunities.

Dates:

Registration Opens: October 13, 2025

Call for Abstracts: October 13, 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025

Abstract Acceptance Notification: January 08, 2026

Early Symposium Discount Registration ends: March 1, 2026

Hotel Special Rate deadline: April 20, 2026 (Please reserve early as space and rates cannot be guaranteed.)

ICHS 24th Biennial Symposium: May 14-17, 2026

ICHS members received a reduced registration fee for educational events. As a member of ICHS, you will gain access to a wealth of resources, networking opportunities, and exclusive benefits tailored to support your professional growth. For assistance with your membership, please contact us at admin@ichs.org.

Meeting Policy

All attendees, sponsors, and guests must agree and comply:

ICHS is committed to providing a safe and productive environment free of discrimination or any other characteristic protected by law. This will be a professional atmosphere in which diverse participants may learn and participate in an environment of mutual respect. We are committed to enforcing this policy at all ICHS Symposium activities or events. Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any kind is strictly prohibited. Participants must observe these rules:

·        The unauthorized recording or transmission of any event session, presentation, demo, video, or content in any format is not allowed.

·        Disruptive behavior in presentations during any conference sessions, or at networking and social events organized by ICHS throughout the conference. All participants must comply with the instructions of the moderator or ICHS Symposium staff.

·        Presentations, postings, and messages should not contain unauthorized promotional materials, or solicitations for services. ICHS may remove such unauthorized messages.

·        Participants should not copy or take screen shots of Q&A or any chat room activity that takes place in the meeting app.

·        Attendees are reminded to adhere to any relevant health and safety guidelines and protocols issues by local health authorities or regulatory bodies. 

Photography/Videography Release

I agree that ICHS has the right to use, replicate, and display any photographs (still, motion picture, or video) of me, including audio or readings of my voice, in educational audiotapes, videotapes, internet, television, public displays, or advertising related to the ICHS Symposium.

Liability Release and Waiver

I agree to assume all risks associated with my attendance and participation in all on- and off-site activities that occur as part of the symposium. By registering for this symposium, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless ICHS and its governing bodies, officers and contractors from all loss, damage or liability arising out of, or related to, my attendance and participation.

Cancellation 
I agree to the cancellation policy as listed on the registration page.

Sponsors

Exhibit areas must maintain line of sight for neighboring exhibitors. Exhibitors may demonstrate their products and equipment only within the confines of your exhibit space so as not to block neighboring exhibits.  Social functions sponsored independently by sponsors cannot conflict with scheduled educational sessions or social events.

If these policies are not adhered to, ICHS may expel attendees from the ICHS Symposium activity or event without warning or refund and Implementation of conditions upon attendance at future ICHS Symposium activities and events.