The International Society of Surgery organizes every other year the International Surgical Week ISW working closely with the Integrated Societies and a number of participating International Societies. The aim of ISW is having all surgical subspecialties meet under one roof and enhancing a mutual exchange of knowledge and techniques. A benefit of membership in the ISS/SIC is a considerably reduced congress registration fee.
International Surgical Week regularly attracts a number of 2'500 surgeons from all over the world. The congress is held in conjuction with a Trade Exhibition.