On behalf of the International Congress on Shoulder & Elbow Therapy (ICSET) 2026 Organising Committee & the Board of the International Confederation for Scientific Societies of Shoulder and Elbow Therapy (ICSSSET), it is our pleasure to invite you to attend & participate in the 8th ICSET Congress taking place from SEPTEMBER 22nd – SEPTEMBER 25th, 2026, in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. The 2026 ICSET Congress will be held in conjunction with the 16th International Congress on Shoulder & Elbow Surgery & will bring together experts in the field of shoulder & elbow rehabilitation to share & discuss scientific questions, achievements, issues & challenges relevant to our discipline. Therapy & surgery delegates from around the world will gather to exchange new ideas, make & renew friendships, network & collaborate on future endeavours & projects all with the aim of achieving optimal outcomes for our patients. In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Vancouver – where the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean meet the snow-capped peaks of local mountains & where world renowned cuisine is in abundance. We hope you will join us for us for this cutting-edge education event & perhaps, take a little extra time to enjoy the unique beaty of this part of Canada. We look forward to welcoming you to ICSET 2026 Vancouver!

Dr Marco Conti President ICSSSET
Professor Karen Ginn Chair, ICSET 2026 Scientific Committee

Known Keynote speakers: 
Joy McDermid, PhD
Chris Littlewood, PhD

Workshops – Call for Abstracts Submission Guidelines Important Dates
• Abstract Submission Deadline 30th June 2025
• Abstract Submission Address Please send Abstracts to karen.ginn@sydney.edu.au
• Notification of Outcome 30th September 2025

Workshop Format
• Workshops will be 1.0 to 1.5 hours in duration
• It is anticipated that Workshops will be largely practical sessions in which Workshop participants are, for example, engaged in exploring examination &/or treatment techniques, developing in depth clinical reasoning skills, critically evaluating exercise strategies etc.

Abstracts are invited that:
• explore innovative, evidence-based examination & treatment strategies for shoulder & elbow dysfunction
• incorporate the latest research findings to the clinical reasoning process in the assessment & management of shoulder & elbow dysfunction
• explore innovative ways in which the management of shoulder & elbow dysfunction can been adapted to meet the changing needs of clinical practice

Selection Criteria
• Submitted abstracts will undergo a blind review process conducted by international reviewers.
• Preference will be given to international Workshop teams i.e. consisting of presenters from different countries/regions.
• The following principles will be used to review Abstracts:
                    o The significance/importance of the topic addressed in the Workshop to an international audience of shoulder & elbow therapists.
                    o The opportunity provided by the Workshop for the development of practical hands-on & clinical reasoning skills.
                    o The contribution of the Workshop to the advancement of evidence-based management of shoulder & elbow dysfunction.

Abstract Format
• Workshop Title
• Learning Objectives
• Workshop Description – maximum 500 words
• Presenters
• Presenters’ affiliations
• Conflict of Interest Declaration