{"id":19267,"date":"2026-03-16T10:01:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mecc.nl\/?post_type=ajde_events&#038;p=19267"},"modified":"2026-09-29T15:58:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T13:58:30","slug":"56th-annual-ics-meeting","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/www.mecc.nl\/en\/events\/55th-annual-ics-meeting-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"56th Annual ICS Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The International Continence Society\u2019s 56th Annual Meeting brings together healthcare professionals from around the world dedicated to advancing continence care. ICS 2026 provides a focused environment for engaging with the latest research, developing clinical skills, and connecting with an international multidisciplinary community.<\/p>\n<p>Opening hours are 08:30\u201319:00, Tuesday 6 October to Friday 9 October.<\/p>\n<p>The programme begins with a full day of practical, skills-based workshops, followed by three days of scientific sessions. Highlights include State of the Art Lectures delivered in plenary format by leading experts, Round Table Discussions featuring multidisciplinary perspectives and audience interaction, and a comprehensive workshop programme offering hands-on learning opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>A key feature of ICS 2026 is the 8th International Consultation on Incontinence (ICI-8), integrated into the scientific programme, presenting the latest evidence, consensus discussions, and emerging clinical guidelines.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]From Thursday 8 October at 9:00 PM until Monday 12 October at 6:00 AM, Rijkswaterstaat will be carrying out roadworks at several locations along the A2 motorway. Due to the works and the associated diversions, travel times may increase considerably, with delays of up to one hour expected. 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