ISSX organizes its scientific meetings on a regular schedule, with an International Meeting held in one of the three major regions of the world every third year. Regional Meetings are held in the intervening years, usually annually in North America, biennially in Europe, and in other parts of the world when possible and as appropriate. The Scientific Affairs Committee of ISSX is charged with the responsibility for setting the meetings calendar on behalf of the Society.

ISSX Scientific Meetings and Workshops

An International ISSX Meeting is a meeting for the entire Society with a broad ranging program to serve the interests of all its various scientific and geographical constituencies. Regional Meetings are organized to serve the interests of members within these regions; they may be more specialized, and the majority of the invited speakers are generally from the region in which the meeting is held. 

Workshops on specific topics are also be held from time to time, and these operate under the same general principles as ISSX meetings, with an organizing committee and program review and approval from the ISSX Scientific Affairs Committee and ISSX Council.

ISSX Policy Statement for Future ISSX Meeting Locations

As a scientific society, the ultimate goal of ISSX is to promote science that will improve the health and welfare of humankind. Humankind encompasses everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, and ability and all are deserving of respect and care. ISSX hosts various conferences and events in locations around the world. All participants are welcome to these events in a safe and healthy environment. In this spirit, our policy is to preferentially consider venues that foster acceptance and basic human rights.

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