ISVCA 2027 — 18th Meeting of the International Society of Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation, May 8–9, 2027, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
Held every two years, the ISVCA Meeting is the principal global forum for vascularized composite allotransplantation. In 2027 it comes to Taiwan for its 18th edition, convening surgeons, immunologists, scientists and allied health professionals across hand, face and other composite tissue transplantation.
2027
Research Building, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
A dedicated session on VCA highlights in Asia, alongside the global status of the field.
Hosted by Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, through its Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Center for Reconstruction, Transplantation and Regeneration Research — a team with a long-standing program in reconstructive transplantation.
Submission instructions and deadlines are now published — abstracts are due November 30, 2026. Accepted abstracts are expected to be published in an official meeting supplement; publication details will be confirmed. The online submission portal opens soon. Read the instructions →
Special ISVCA 2027 rates are now bookable online at Fullon Hotel MRT A8 and Fullon Poshtel Linkou, with a block of 55 rooms held for delegates. Book your room →
The first edition of the scientific program is online, including a pre-congress Flap Course on May 6–7. See the program →
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Please note there will be no late-breaking abstract submissions.
We aim to create a broad and balanced program and, above all, we encourage you to reserve your best and most thoughtful work for this international meeting.
Use the official MS Word template. Structure the body as Introduction, Methods, Results and Conclusions. Do not include the title, authors or affiliations in the document — review is blinded.
Abstracts must be in English. You may submit as many as you wish. Every abstract is peer-reviewed for oral or poster presentation. The online submission portal opens soon.
Eligible trainees apply during submission by ticking the award box and uploading a supporting letter from their Training Program Director.
Notifications are sent mid-January. Only abstracts of presenting authors who have finalized registration and payment by February 1 will be scheduled.
The online submission portal will open shortly. Subscribe for updates to be notified the moment it goes live. Enquiries: program@isvca2027.org.
Two award streams recognise scientific excellence at ISVCA 2027. Full eligibility and application details will be confirmed.
Presented for scientific excellence at the congress. Winners are ISVCA members and are selected by ISVCA.
The Transplantation Society has committed to giving TTS Scientific Congress Awards for this meeting. These awards are for TTS members only and are selected by TTS.
The scientific committee is inviting leaders of the global VCA community to Taiwan. Names below are invited — confirmation pending; the final faculty and their roles will be confirmed by the ISVCA scientific committee.
Sessions run approximately 15 minutes per speaker. PS = plenary session (Lecture Hall B) · CS = concurrent session (Lecture Hall B & Seminar Room). Program is subject to change.
A two-day hands-on flap course precedes the main meeting. Separate registration and fee required — this course is not included in the ISVCA 2027 congress registration. Full curriculum and pricing to be announced.
All presenters are expected to cover their own travel and lodging expenses and pay the registration fees.
| Category | Early-bird until Feb 15, 2027 |
Regular from Feb 16, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Member * | USD 500 | USD 600 |
| Non-member | USD 700 | USD 800 |
| Trainee (member) ‡ | USD 300 | USD 400 |
| Member — LMIC § | USD 300 | USD 400 |
| Non-member — LMIC § | USD 400 | USD 500 |
| Trainee (member) — LMIC § | USD 100 | USD 200 |
‡ Trainee = resident / fellow / student. § LMIC = low- and middle-income countries. On-site rates, refund/cancellation policy, and what the fee includes (e.g. banquet, pre-congress Flap Course) will be published with the final fee schedule.
Online registration opens in late 2026. Subscribe for updates to be notified. Enquiries: registration@isvca2027.org.
Research Building, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
No. 5, Fuxing St., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
Special ISVCA 2027 rates at two partner hotels, bookable online in one click. Stay period May 6–9, 2027 · reservation deadline 30 April 2027 · breakfast included · full refund if cancelled at least 14 days before arrival.
At Airport MRT A8 Station — connected to the hospital complex, walking distance to the venue
Superior Single NT$3,500 incl. 1 breakfast
Superior Room NT$3,900 incl. 1–2 breakfast
Free gym & hot-spring sauna · Check-in 15:00 / out 11:00
Book online at the ISVCA rate → Or download the booking form (PDF) and email it to LKA8@fullon-hotels.com.twIn Linkou / Guishan — a short ride from the venue
Standard Room NT$2,800
Superior Room NT$3,000
Family Room (4) NT$4,300
Incl. breakfast · Free Wi-Fi, parking, gym & sauna · Check-in 16:00 / out 11:00
Book online at the ISVCA rate → Or download the booking form (PDF) and email it to fullonlka8@fullon-hotels.com.twExtend your stay — Taipei is only 25 minutes away by Airport MRT.
Observatory views over the city — the tower featured in our congress logo.
Official site →
Nearly 700,000 artifacts of Chinese imperial collections.
Official site →
Shilin and Raohe night markets, or the lantern-lit streets of Jiufen.
Travel Taipei →
Sun Moon Lake, Taroko, Alishan and hot springs — plan your pre/post-congress tours.
Taiwan Tourism →
Soak in Taipei’s historic thermal valley — a short metro ride from the city centre.
Plan a visit →
Hot pot, beef noodles, xiao long bao and street-food classics — a highlight of any visit.
Taste Taiwan →Registration and abstract submission will open soon. Leave your email and we’ll let you know the moment key dates go live.