ISSS 2026 PyeongChang Newsletter

Welcome to the
26th International Congress on Snowsports Trauma & Safety
ISSS 2026 PyeongChang

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We are pleased to invite you to ISSS 2026, PyeongChang, Korea, where science meets snow!

This prestigious event, with a 70-year tradition, brings together experts from around the globe —medical professionals, sports scientists, engineers, ski equipment industry leaders, legal experts, and ski resort operators—for in-depth discussions and collaboration on snow sports safety and performance.

We will keep you updated monthly with further information about the scientific program, keynote speakers, social activities , and travel guidance. We sincerely hope you will join us in PyeongChang for this unique event.

With warm regards,

Organizing Committee, ISSS 2026 PyeongChang

🗓️ Congress at a Glance

    📍 Venue: MONA Yongpyong Resort, PyeongChang, Korea

    📆 Dates: March 8 (Sun) – 13 (Fri), 2026

    🌐 Visit our website: www.isss2026.com

    🌐 Contact us: info@isss2026.com

📅 Important Date: 

• Epidemiology
• Sports Biomechanics
• Snow sports medicine and trauma management 
• Mechanism of injury and prevention
• Rehabilitation and return-to-sport protocols
• Equipment safety and performance
• Ski area management & race safety 
• Human science for snow sports safety

• Opening Welcome Party
• Ski Day with BBQ
• Presidential Dinner & Korean Cultural Night
• Gala Dinner & Closing Ceremony
• Ski Mountaineering Mornings

📸 Featured This Month: “Faces of ISSS”

🎤 This month, we remember :

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Aleix VIDAL A valued member of our community who passed away last December. His dedication and spirit continue to inspire us. 🕯 In loving memory. A tribute by Dr. Bernat ESCODA shared >> here <<

🎤 Meet the keynote Speaker :

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Lars Engebretsen Professor emeritus Department of Orthopedic Surgery Oslo University Hospital, Oslo-Norway Chair of the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center >> here <<

ISSS was founded in 1954 and has hosted its congresses in iconic alpine locations such as Courchevel, Cervinia, Innsbruck, Garmisch, and Kranjska Gora.
Now, for the very first time, we bring the ISSS spirit to Korea and Asia!

✅ Don’t Miss Out!

Be part of this landmark global event.
Start planning your journey to Korea — and don’t forget your skis! 🎿
Stay tuned for our next newsletter, where we reveal more keynote speakers and call for abstracts.