ICS 2011 - The International Continence Society Annual Meetings

Meeting Chairman
Dr. Ian Ramsay, Consultant Urogynaecologist, Forth Valley Health Board. (attended 17 of the last 20 ICS meetings).
Scientific Chairman
Mr. Laurence Stewart, Consultant Urologist, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. (attended 11 of the last 13 ICS meetings).

Both Chairmen attended and actively participated in the majority of the ICS meetings in the last ten years either via chairing sessions or through presenting their research projects.

Local Organising Committee
Dr. Mohamed Abdel-fattah, Subspecialist Urogynaecologist
Dr. Paraskeve Granitsiotis, Consultant Urologist
Dr. Stewart Pringle, Consultant Urogynaecologist
Dr. Stein Bjornsson, Consultant Gynaecologist
Dr. Chris Hardwick, Consultant Gynaecologist
Ms. Diane Stark, Senior Physiotherapist
Dr. Karen Guerrero, Consultant Urogynaecologist

All of the above doctors are members of ICS and actively participated in the recent ICS meetings (at least 2 meetings) as delegates or as presenters of the active research program in our unit.

Honorary Vice Chairmen -
Mr Eric Glen, retired Urologist, Co-founder of ICS
Dr. Jo Laycock, Physiotherapist, Researcher, Lecturer

UK ICS Members - 230
Local ICS Members - 30

Conference Destination
Glasgow, Scotland - August and September are usually the warmest months of the year in Scotland making it the perfect time to explore the stunning beauty of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands right on Glasgow's doorstop. World famous golf is just a stone's throw away and a dram of whisky awaits all delegates! The city of Glasgow offers a wealth of internationally renowned free museums, unique Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture and provides delegates with the opportunity to experience the diversity of this vibrant, cosmopolitan and historic Scottish city.

Venue
Situated on the banks of the River Clyde and positioned in the city centre is the SECC, the UK’s largest integrated conference and exhibition venue.

Travel to Glasgow
There are 3 international Airports within easy reach of the city; Glasgow International, Glasgow Prestwick and Edinburgh International. Glasgow International Airport is just 15 minutes from the city centre and by 2010 the existing shuttle bus will be replaced by an express train link. The city is compact and easy to get around by foot or by the extensive transport network of buses, trains and underground linking the conference venue with the hotels and the numerous tourist attractions. Access to the venue will be a dedicated express bus route by the end of 2008. A travel pass for delegates will be provided for all delegates covered by the registration fee.

Important dates
Wednesday, 1 December, 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Deadline for workshop requests received via www.icsoffice.org/ info-AT-icsoffice.org

Saturday, 1 January 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Online abstract submission opens via www.icsoffice.org

Friday, 1 April 2011 00:00:00 BST (GMT+1)
Deadline for abstract submission
Deadline for 2015 Annual Meeting bids to be received
Deadline for nomination for ICS posts to be received www.icsoffice.org