The International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) brings the global spinal cord injury community together for four days of research, clinical practice, and rehabilitation science across the full continuum of care, co-hosted with the Asian Spinal Cord Network (ASCoN).
The International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) is the global professional society for spinal cord injury (SCI) medicine, research, and rehabilitation. Its Annual Scientific Meeting is where clinicians, scientists, and allied health professionals from every region gather to share the evidence that shapes SCI care worldwide.
The 65th meeting takes place in Kuala Lumpur, hosted alongside the Asian Spinal Cord Network (ASCoN), which brings a dedicated regional track and a strong focus on care across Asia. The program spans emerging therapies, advances in rehabilitation and technology, and real-world care that improves outcomes.
Whether you are a physiotherapist, neurologist, neurosurgeon, urologist, nurse, therapist, psychologist, researcher, or a person living with SCI, ISCoS 2026 brings the disciplines of SCI care together in one program.
Skills-based instructional courses and group workshops led by international experts across the disciplines of SCI care.
Peer-reviewed oral and poster sessions across the full range of SCI research, with late-breaking poster abstract submission still open.
Research on emerging therapies, rehabilitation advances, and the technology that improves outcomes after SCI.
Focused pre-conference days, including the ISCoS Emerging Leaders Course and ISCoS and ASCoN workshops in prevention, nursing, and therapy.
A dedicated Asian Spinal Cord Network track and joint ISCoS and ASCoN sessions, with a focus on SCI care across Asia.
An optional local clinic tour offers a first-hand look at spinal cord injury care in Malaysia.
Four days of instructional courses, group workshops, and oral and poster presentations covering the full continuum of SCI medicine, research, and rehabilitation. The preliminary program is available on the official site.
A dedicated Asian Spinal Cord Network track and joint ISCoS and ASCoN pre-workshop days, reflecting the meeting's focus on SCI care across Asia.
On October 6: the ISCoS Emerging Leaders Course, the ISCoS Prevention Pre-Workshop Day, and ISCoS and ASCoN pre-workshop days in nutrition and nursing, and in physical and occupational therapy.
Oral and poster sessions give early-career and established researchers visibility with a global audience. Late-breaking poster abstract submission is open through the official site.
ISCoS 2026 is working toward formal accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) recognition. Once confirmed, it can support study leave and funding requests. Check the official site for the current status.
Early-bird registration is open through July 31, 2026.
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Centre sits in the heart of the Golden Triangle business district, surrounded by hotels, dining, and the KLCC Park, with barrier-free routes to Suria KLCC and the wider precinct.
ISCoS lists hotel options near the Convention Centre through the official accommodation page. Book early, as rooms in the precinct fill during the meeting.
Note: International delegates should review the ISCoS visa information page for Malaysia entry requirements well ahead of travel.
The Convention Centre is reachable by e-hailing, train, and bus, with shaded, accessible routes connecting it to the surrounding precinct. Full transport details are on the official venue page.
ISCoS 2026 covers SCI care from acute medicine through long-term rehabilitation. If you want the foundations first, NASCIC's main article explains what a spinal cord injury is, how it is classified, and what changes for the body after injury.
Read: What Is Spinal Cord Injury?The 65th ISCoS Annual Scientific Meeting takes place October 7 to 10, 2026, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Early-bird registration is open through July 31.
Accessibility: The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is an accessible venue with level entry, lifts, and accessible restrooms. Confirm specific access needs, including seating, with the ISCoS 2026 secretariat in advance.
