XXVIII World Congress and International Vulvovaginal Disease Update 2026

WE CAN'T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU! This event is hybrid. It will be live, live streamed and recorded. All participants (live and virtual) will receive access to the virtual platform. Recordings will be posted approximately 2 weeks after the event and will remain available through Dec 30, 2026. You will be asked at registration to choose virtual or live. The pricing is the same but your registration must reflect your actual attendance for CME and for us to manage numbers.

Free cancellations through May 25, 2026.

Prices are in USD

ABSTRACT ACCEPTANCE POLICY

• The Scientific Committee encourages the submissions of original research for abstract presentations. Only abstracts submitted in English will be reviewed.
• All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee.
• Abstracts must not exceed 250 words (excluding the title, authors, and affiliations) with up to three images, graphs, etc.
• Disclosure of financial relationships that the author(s) may have with the manufacturer/supplier of any commercial products or services, should be indicated in the submission.
• Commercial presentations are not permitted. Sponsored Symposia are available.
• Presenting authors of abstracts must be registered participants for the live program.
• Membership is not a requirement for submission. Although, membership offers many benefits.
• Visit https://www.issvd.org/membership/issvd-membership for more information.

SUBMISSION CATEGORIES

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The Scientific Program includes evidence based scientific sessions designed to improve patient outcomes. CME has been applied for.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

These two courses bring the world's greatest researchers and practitioners of vulvar disease together – allowing you to connect, collaborate, and share with your colleagues.

The International Vulvovaginal Disease Update is an educational course with a series of lectures taught by the world's leading experts in vulvar disease. This course is suited to practitioners of all levels of expertise. There are no social events associated with the International Update.

The World Congress is a three day scientific event which includes updates to the most important advances in vulvar education, as well as, research presentations by our member's and candidates for Fellowship.

Please review the information about the social event and be sure to purchase your ticket and any guest tickets you may want to include as this is likely to sell out due to the small venue size. If you have a guest, please be sure to purchase a ticket for your guest and select the same boat time. The social event will be held on Monday, July 13th from 7pm-10pm and is only open to registrants of the World Congress and their guest. Social Program

View the social program information here.

Halifax Convention Center

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July is busy season in Halifax. Book early to ensure the best options/pricing. We will have multiple options but our first available accommodations are now available for booking online.

We have a fabulous opportunity to book accommodations at the lovely Sutton Place Hotel Halifax. This convenient hotel is connected to the venue. Cut-off date for bookings will be on 12 June 2026. All bookings will be subject to availability.

Policies

Valid credit card is required for guarantee at the time of reservation. Upon check-in guests are required to have their own valid credit card and ID, for security deposit and incidentals.

Must cancel 48 hours prior to local hotel check-in time or the credit card provided will be charged one night's room rate, taxes, and applicable fees.

The Sutton Hotel Group reserves the right to refuse or cancel a reservation at any time.

ONLINE BOOKING LINK:

USE THIS CODE : ISSVD2026

OR CALL: 1-902-932-7548 or 1-888-378-8866 and provide the reservation agent with the group code “ISSVD2026”

OTHER HOTEL OPTIONS WITH GROUP RATES

Westin
Book your group rate for ISSVD Attendees

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Event Summary:
ISSVD Attendees

Start Date:Wednesday, July 08, 2026

End Date:Friday, July 17, 2026

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
The Westin Nova Scotian for 309.00 CAD - 359.00 CAD per night - Last Day to Book : Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Residence Inn
Book your group rate for ISSVD

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Event Summary:
ISSVD

Start Date:Sunday, July 05, 2026

End Date:Monday, July 20, 2026

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

• Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Downtown for 273.00 CAD per night - Last Day to Book : Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
Book your group rate for ISSVD 28th World Congress and Update Room Block

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Event Summary:

ISSVD 28th World Congress and Update Room Block

Start Date:Wednesday, July 08, 2026

End Date:Thursday, July 16, 2026

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

• Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel for 319.00 CAD per night - Last Day to Book : Thursday, May 14, 2026

VISA INFORMATION:

EMAIL US AT EVENTS@ISSVD.ORG if you need a letter to apply for your visa. You must be registered to attend to receive a letter of invitation.

WHICH COURSE SHOULD I ATTEND?

These two courses bring the world's greatest researchers and practitioners of vulvar disease together – allowing you to connect, collaborate, and share with your colleagues.

The International Vulvovaginal Disease Update is an educational course with a series of lectures taught by the world's leading experts in vulvar disease. This course is suited to practitioners of all levels of expertise. There are no social events associated with the International Update.

The World Congress is a three day scientific event which includes updates to the most important advances in vulvar education, as well as, research presentations by our member's and candidates for Fellowship.

Please review the information about the social event and be sure to purchase your ticket and any guest tickets you may want to include as this is likely to sell out due to the small venue size. If you have a guest, please be sure to purchase a ticket for your guest and select the same boat time. The social event will be held on Monday, July 13th from 7pm-10pm and is only open to registrants of the World Congress and their guest. Social Program

Continuing Medical Education credit will be provided through joint providership with The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ through ACCME Accreditation is reciprocal to most CME programs.

ACCME Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 35.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

College Cognate Credit(s)

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 35.5 Category 1 College Cognate Credits. The College has a reciprocity agreement with the AMA that allows AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to be equivalent to College Cognate Credits.

The breakdown of the number of credits for each day of the meeting is as follows:

Friday, July 10 = 7.75 credits

Saturday, July 11 = 7.5 credits

Monday, July 13 = 7.75 credits

Tuesday, July 14 = 7 credits

Wednesday, July 15= 5.5 credits