The ICS Nursing Committee is pleased to share a brief update on key activities and opportunities for our nursing members.
ICS Annual Meeting 2026
The next ICS Annual Meeting will take place in Maastricht, the Netherlands, from 6–9 October 2026. Early bird registration closes on 9 June 2026, so be sure to secure your place soon!
Nursing Workshop - ICS 2026
We are delighted that the ICS Nursing Committee workshop has been accepted for this year’s programme: Advancing Research and Clinical Guidance on Women’s Bladder Self-Care Practices
This free session will explore evidence-based approaches to women’s bladder self-care, focusing on maintaining bladder health and preventing or managing lower urinary tract symptoms. It will feature:
- Novel assessment frameworks
- Practical management resources
- A facilitated discussion with an expert panel
Nursing Forum
The Nursing Forum remains a cornerstone of the Annual Meeting for nurse attendees. We are excited to present a diverse and engaging programme, including contributions from colleagues in the Netherlands:
- Dr Hanny Cobussen-Boekhorst, Nurse Practitioner, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen – Overview of the continence nurse landscape in the Netherlands
- Dr Dina Mahjoob, RN, Clinical Researcher, Maastricht University – Continence nursing research in the Netherlands
- Dr Wouter van der Sanden, Urologist, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis – Ketamine cystitis and ketamine clinics in the Netherlands
- Professor Joanne Robinson and Professor Donna Bliss – ICS Nursing Terminology Project
🎁 Door Prize
Attendees will have the chance to win a copy of Management of Fecal Incontinence for the Advanced Practice Nurse (2nd Edition), edited by Professor Donna Bliss. ICS members can currently purchase this resource at a 33% discount via the ICS website.
Programme Highlights for Nurses
This year’s meeting offers extensive content relevant to nursing practice and research. It also features the 8th International Consultation on Incontinence (ICI-8)—a unique opportunity to contribute to global, evidence-based continence care recommendations, to be published in Incontinence, 8th Edition in 2027.
Wednesday, 7 October
Thursday, 8 October
Friday, 9 October
Join Us in Maastricht
With a rich and diverse programme tailored to nursing professionals, this year’s ICS Annual Meeting promises to be both informative and inspiring. We strongly encourage you to attend and take advantage of the many learning and networking opportunities available.
We hope to see you in Maastricht!
Register today!