International Stroke Conference 2026

Fireside Chats offer a unique, front-row experience to the cutting edge of stroke science. These dynamic sessions are your opportunity to engage directly with leading experts through in-depth panel discussions and live Q&As—no formal lectures, just meaningful conversation. Explore the latest breakthroughs, including the newly released AHA Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines, the most recent AHA scientific statements, and insights from the principal investigators behind the biggest late-breaking trials. Dive deep into the most talked-about topics in stroke science in an open, interactive format.

A bigger, bolder Digital Oral Poster experience. With five dynamic Digital Oral Poster Theaters, the focus is shifting towards research sharing and real-time discussion.

Your work, front and center! Digital Oral Poster sessions run all day Wednesday and Thursday, so your science gets the spotlight it deserves.
Prime time slot = maximum exposure. Poster sessions now take place during the new 2-hour lunch period, when attendee traffic is at its peak.

Find your people, follow your science: All sessions are now organized into 15 unique Communities making it easier than ever to chart your course and dive deep into what matters most to you.

Expanding global reach: We’ve doubled our joint sessions with international associations, bringing you even more global perspectives, groundbreaking collaborations, and world-class science.

22 new categories creating endless possibilities when submitting your science. Finding programming tailored to your specialty just became easier than ever.

Newly added Brain Health Symposium, a full-day pre-conference event featuring the latest breakthroughs in brain health research and innovation.
AHA Professional Members now get even more: Stroke OnDemand™ is included with your registration to the conference. Catch 100+ expert-led sessions, anytime, from anywhere.

Plans are underway for the best ISC programming yet!