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Instructional course lecture applications
instructional course lecture applications now open
We are pleased to announce that we will begin accepting applications for Instructional Course Lectures (ICLs) to be presented during the 16th International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES 2026).
Key Dates
- January 15, 2026: Instructional Course Lecture Submission Deadline
- March 4, 2026: Acceptance / Rejection Notifications
ICL Guidelines
Submitted ICLs must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Maximum Number of Moderators: 1
- Maximum Number of Panelists/Speakers: 4
Categories
Submitted ICLs must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Maximum Number of Moderators: 1
- Maximum Number of Panelists/Speakers: 4
Interactive Elements (Optional)
We encourage applicants to incorporate interactive elements into their sessions to enhance attendee engagement. Examples include:
• Live polling or audience response questions
• Case-based discussions or scenario “walk-throughs”
• Small group activities or breakout discussions
• Short skills demonstrations or hands-on components
• Debate or extended Q&A formats
Important Information
- All submitters must complete their disclosure before submitting their session.
- No funding or honoraria will be provided for moderators or speakers.
- All moderators and speakers are expected to register for the conference and cover their own travel and accommodation expenses.
- Applicants must provide full contact information for all proposed speakers and moderators when submitting their course.
- If the session is accepted, all speakers will need to submit their disclosure.
Submission Requirements
When submitting your ICL application, you will need to provide:
- Title of your ICL
- Description (brief summary and learning objectives)
- Proposed moderator
- Proposed faculty/panelists
- Contact information for all moderators and faculty
- Category for your session (from the list provided above)
- Outline of planned interactive elements (e.g., polling, case discussions, hands-on activities, debate, etc.) – Optional
Submission Portal
The submission portal will open on November 4, 2025. Disclosure must be completed prior to submitting the ICL.
Questions
For questions regarding the submission process, please contact: icses2026-program@icsevents.com.