International Symposium on Urolithiasis
The premier international kidney stone meeting since its inception in 1968.
October 1-3, 2026
Chicago, IL, USA
About ISU
The International Symposium on Urolithiasis has been THE premier international kidney stone meeting since its inception in 1968. It has been a critical opportunity for urologists and nephrologists and other healthcare professionals interested in Stone Disease to join and discuss ideas and information about kidney stones. The meeting has been held every 4 years with a recent exception (because of the pandemic) and now returns to an ideal setting in Chicago, at Northwestern University Medical Center.
LEEDS
1968
DAVOS
1976
GARMISCH – PARTENKIRCHEN
1984
CAIRNS
1992
CAPE TOWN
2000
NICE
2008
TOKYO
2016
MADRID
1972
WILLIAMSBURG
1980
VANCOUVER
1988
DALLAS
1996
HONG KONG
2004
OURO PRETO
2012
ATHENS
2022
Chicago
2026
Why Chicago for 2026:
Chicago stands out as an exceptional location for hosting the IUS Conference, offering a strategic central hub that is easily accessible from both domestic and international destinations. As a world-class city known for its cutting-edge infrastructure, Chicago provides premier conference venues, extensive transportation options, and a vibrant cultural landscape. Home to leading academic institutions and a thriving professional community, the city fosters meaningful collaboration and knowledge exchange. With its unique blend of innovation, accessibility, and hospitality, Chicago offers an ideal environment to support the goals and vision of the IUS Conference.
Leadership Team
The International Symposium on Urolithiasis (ISU) has a longstanding tradition of convening a global network of clinicians and researchers dedicated to the comprehensive management of nephrolithiasis. The symposium serves as a premier international forum for urologists, nephrologists, and allied health professionals to exchange cutting-edge research, clinical advances, and innovations in both medical and surgical approaches to kidney stone disease.
