Got a question about the Congress? Read our FAQs below to find your answer.

ISUOG 2026 - What will it look like? 

1. Where is the Congress being held? 
The 2026 ISUOG World Congress will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Center Second - Dubai - United Arab Emirates) on 6-9 September 2026. 
  
2. Will the 2026 ISUOG World Congress onsite or virtual? 
After the success of the past editions, the 2026 World Congress will continue as a fully onsite/in-person event to maximise face-to-face interaction, learning and networking. The main scientific program sessions will be recorded and available for registered delegates only to watch on demand online on the ISUOG Academy for 12 months thereafter, after which point they will become available to all ISUOG members. Pre-Congress courses will be available for 1 month on the ISUOG Academy to registered delegates only. 
  
Whilst ISUOG was able to offer online/hybrid Congresses during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, this was a huge operational undertaking that cannot currently be sustained year on year. This will of course be monitored over time, as there were undoubtedly some benefits to online/hybrid events that ISUOG would like to build on if possible in the future. For anyone unable to attend the ISUOG World Congress 2026 onsite, there are various other ISUOG activities available online throughout the year. 
  
3. Is the structure of the scientific program changing for 2026? 
The 2026 Congress program will be a 4-day event from 6-9 September, with Pre-Congress courses taking place on 5 September. It will bring together faculty from around the world and with the 2026 event taking place in Dubai, you can also expect to meet leading experts in ultrasound from the Middle East. 

Language and translation

Will there be translation at the Congress?
Wordly AI translation will be available for live scientific program sessions, from English into Arabic. This will be available via a transcript on the Congress app. Delegates must bring their own mobile devices and headphones, and download the Congress app to access this. Please note, the translation will be provided by Wordly AI; ISUOG is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate translation, nor disruption to the service (for example due to network issues). Translation will not be available on the on-demand recordings. 

Sustainability

We are very conscious that holding large events poses big challenges when it comes to the environment. With that in mind, we are trying to reduce our waste and carbon footprint where we can, and encouraging all our event partners to do the same. 

What are we doing to try and avoid waste, reduce our carbon footprint and have a positive impact on the local area at the ISUOG World Congress?

  • Reducing printed materials: ISUOG is no longer providing any printed materials except a small program overview and a limited number of guideline posters. We provide a Congress app, digital materials and a digital poster portal instead. We will also use recycled or recyclable materials where we can.
  • Choosing our menus thoughtfully: ISUOG will order locally sourced, seasonal catering where possible and will be increasing the proportion of lunches that are vegetarian, year after year. ISUOG always orders catering very carefully to avoid food waste, along with ecofrindly and reusable cutlery. 
  • Minimising use of temporary materials: ISUOG will try to use recycled or recyclable carpet and sponsor/exibitors are encouraged to do this too. Signage will be digital or cardboard, rather than plastic, where possible. Single-use crockery/cutlery will be avoided where possible. We are looking into ways to reduce single-use materials in the construction of our ISUOG stand.
  • Choosing materials carefully: Lanyards, bags and any give-aways will be locally sourced and made from recycled/recyclable materials where possible.
  • Encouraging use of public transport: We encourage delegates to use public transport where possible in Dubai. The Dubai World Trade Centre is served by the Red line of the Dubai Metro, which connects it with Dubai International Airport, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina and more. 
  • Encouraging our industry partners, Congress venue and suppliers to do the same: We ask our industry partners to take the same measures as us at a minimum and will be getting stricter about this year on year. We also include sustainability measures in our Requests for Proposals from event venues and suppliers.
  • Supporting local charities and social enterprises: This year, ISUOG is working to offer various local social enterprises and charities to exhibit at the Congress.

How can delegates help at ISUOG 2026?

  • Drinking water: There will be water fountains/jugs onsite. We will not provide cups. Please bring a re-usable water bottle to the Congress.
  • Re-usable items: Please make sure you re-use or recycle any Congress materials that you keep, such as lanyards or bags. Please return your lanyard at the end of the Congress, if you don’t need it.
  • Waste: While onsite for the ISUOG Congress please dispose of your waste considerately and recycle where possible.
  • Travel: We encourage any delegates who can, to use public transport to get around, where possible.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions on how we can improve our sustainability efforts for future congresses by emailing: [email protected]. 
 
For anyone who does not want to travel to the ISUOG World Congress 2026 due to the impact of travel on the environment, there are various other ISUOG activities available for online attendance throughout the year. 

Contact details

 
Query 
Times (BST) 
How to get help 
Registration queries 
Before the event: Mon-Fri approx 8am - 6pm (BST) 
Before the event: please email [email protected]. 
Onsite:  
Saturday 5 September:
08:00 - 17:00 (GST)
 
Sunday 6 September:
07:30 - 17:30 (GST)
 
Monday 7 & Tuesday 8 September:
07:30 - 17:35 (GST)
 
Wednesday 9 September:
07:30 - 17:00 (GST)
Onsite: please visit the registration desks during the opening hours listed where our team will be able to help you, or check the registration webpage.
Sponsor/exhibitor 
queries 
As per registration times above 
Before the event: please contact [email protected]. 
Onsite: Sponsors/exhibitors should speak to their company representative, who can reach out to their ISUOG contact if necessary. 
ISUOG membership, journal (UOG), 
education and outreach queries 
Before the event: Mon-Fri approx 8am - 6pm (BST) 
Before the event: Membership: [email protected], Journal: [email protected], Education & outreach: [email protected]. 
Onsite: 14-17 Sept, 8am - 5:30pm (GST) 
Onsite: visit the ISUOG stand in the Exhibition Hall to chat with a member of our team. 
Faculty and abstract presenters 
As per registration times above
Please see the faculty information (coming soon) and abstract information pages. 

Registration 

1. How do I register for the Congress? 
Registration is now open. Please visit our registration page for more information. Only card payments and bank transfers will be accepted. 
  
2. Once I have registered, when will I receive further information? 
Only delegates who are fully paid will be allowed to attend the Congress. Joining instructions will be sent out in the week leading up to the live event with all futher details. Delegates must check their registration profile for any underpayments to ensure they will be granted access to the event. 
  
3. When can I visit the registration desks to collect my badge onsite? 
See contact information above.

Visa and entry information

ISUOG strongly advises that attendees only register for the World Congress once they are confident that they can legally enter the UAE, or will be able to obtain a visa in time to do so. Refunds will not be provided to those who have not allowed enough time to have their visa approved, or have their visa rejected. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: It is the attendee’s own responsibility to check and fulfil any visa requirements and arrange personal travel insurance wanted/needed for entry into the UAE (and for any other countries that attendees stop at on the way to Dubai).
 
Before planning your travel to the UAE, please make sure you meet the entrance criteria by checking your visa requirements. While certain nations may be eligible for visa-free admission or visas upon arrival, others may may need a prearranged visa. Please note that that there is the possibility that your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entrance.
 
Please visit this website for the most recent information on visa requirements and application processes. ( Please note that ISUOG does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided, and does not claim liability if any information is found to be incorrect).
 
To obtain a visa invitation letter from ISUOG, please register for the Congress and then click the link in your confirmation email to download the letter. 
  
 PLEASE NOTE: It is the attendee’s own responsibility to check and fulfil any visa requirements and arrange personal travel insurance wanted/needed for entry into the UAE (and for any other countries that attendees stop at on the way to the UAE).

Accessing abstracts

1. How can I access the abstracts online? 
The Abstract ‘book’ is a supplement to ISUOG’s Journal, Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Congress abstracts will be available online via the Wiley Online Library and via the official Congress app. Delegates can also purchase a print version of the book (see below). 
  
2. How can I get a printed abstract book? 
Printed abstract books can be purchased online (during your initial registration or by re-visiting and amending your existing registration) until the last day of the Congress, 9 September 2026. The purchased books will be posted to delegates after the Congress, at the delivery address specified on their registration form, and will arrive by the end of December 2026 at the latest. 

The Congress program

1. Where can I see the Scientific program? 
All program information can be seen on our Scientific Program page and the pre-Congress courses page. 
  
2. Where can I see the Industry program? 
The industry program will be published in the event app.
 
3. Can I get copies of the speaker presentations and slides at the Congress? 
Select sessions will be available to all Congress registrants on-demand for after the event ends for 1 year. The pre-Congress course recordings will be available for 1 month to those who attended. After a year, ISUOG reserves the right to archive on-demand content as appropriate. ISUOG does not make available copies of slides/presentations as these files are copywrite to the authors. 
  
4. How can I access the e-posters? 
Posters will be available to view via a link on the official Congress app and onsite.

Your data protection

1. How is my data collected at ISUOG events? 
Personal data collected by ISUOG during the registration process is used to fulfil delegate attendance at the Congress and for delegates who qualify for ISUOG membership to fulfil their membership. ISUOG will use the contact information collected leading up to the Congress to notify delegates of Congress-related activities. We transmit personally identifiable data to third parties (data processors) only to the extent required to fulfil the terms of your contract with us, for example, to a service provider to allow you to register. Data is not provided to third parties without delegate approval or legitimate interest. 
  
Delegates must opt in to related questions on the registration form to take advantage of additional benefits. ISUOG takes no responsibility for delegates who do not read the data protection questions on the form in full and who do not actively opt in who wish to receive these additional benefits provided by third parties. Delegates have the right to withdraw consent given at any time by emailing [email protected]. 
  
Please read our registration terms and conditions for more information on the data we collect and share with third parties. 

Membership queries

1. How do I become an ISUOG member? 
As a delegate of the ISUOG World Congress 2026, you will receive 12 months of Basic ISUOG membership. 
If you register as a non-member, you should have already received 12 months of Basic ISUOG membership. 
If you registered for the Congress as an existing ISUOG member, you will receive 12 months of membership from the expiry date of your current membership. 
Delegates registering onsite will receive membership right after the Congress. 
  
2. How do I log in? 
Click on 'Login' at the top right corner of our website and enter your membership number or registered email address in the first field and then your password. Once you have logged in you can access all member content including UOG online, if you are a current Journal member. 
  
3. How do I find my password? 
You will be asked to create your individual password. If your Congress membership has already been created, you should have received an email asking you to do this. If you have no emails from ISUOG and there are none in your Junk/spam folders, your membership probably hasn’t been created yet. 
If you cannot remember your password, please click on ‘Forgotten password’ on the login page. Then enter your registered email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. This link will expire within 15 minutes. 
  
4. I can’t see any emails from ISUOG. How can I fix this?
Please check your junk and spam folders – our emails can sometimes end up in there. This happens most often with yahoo and gmail accounts. If you still don’t have any emails from ISUOG it’s probable that your membership has not been created yet – we will do this after the Congress and it will run for 12 months. 
  
5. How can I talk to ISUOG about ISUOG membership or other activities? 
Visit the ISUOG stand in the Exhibition Hall to find out about ISUOG activities and chat with a member of our staff team. Alternatively, read about ISUOG’s membership benefits on our website. 

Find us on social media

1. How can I share information and see what others are saying about the Congress on social media? 
You can share your photos, screenshots, comments and experiences at the Congress on your own social media channels (we use Facebook, LinkedIn, X/Twitter and Instagram). You can also find the Congress related posts on all social media channels by searching for hashtag #ISUOG2026. Make sure to use the hashtag in your posts for it to be visible to the community.

Who can I contact if my question has not been answered by these FAQs? 
 
  • Please contact [email protected] for any general queries relating to the ISUOG World Congress. 

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