Invitation the Bid for Single Topic Symposium (STS)   The International Society of Liver Surgeons (ISLS) invites interested parties to apply for hosting the Single Topic Symposium (STS) in 2026.   The ISLS is particularly interested in cutting edge topics and potential innovations, which are most likely to change or adapt surgical practice in the field of hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery and liver transplantation.   Require Documents for Application If you are interested, please submit the following materials for the STS application, which will be reviewed by the ISLS Executive Council. 1. Topic of the STS with an accompanying letter of intent explaining why the topic and the applicant’s location are highly qualified for hosting the event. 2. Estimated budget for the Symposium. 3. Preliminary program outline (topics only, without speaker names) *All documents should be sent electronically to the ISLS Office (isls@isls-society.org).   Application Deadline: 22 August, 2025 Host City Selection: September, 2025   The host city will be selected after review by the ISLS Executive Council.   For any inquiries regarding the application process, please contact the ISLS Office at isls@isls-society.org.

Dear ISLS Members,

Greetings from International Society of Liver Surgeons (ISLS) Council.

We have recently become aware of phishing emails being circulated, falsely claiming to be from “President of ISLS” with the subject line “ISLS DELEGATE LOGISTICS SUPPORT REQUEST”. These originate from the address pressident2024@gmail.com. Please exercise caution when responding to or clicking on such emails.

These fraudulent emails are attempting to deceive recipients into engaging in financial transactions. We strongly emphasize the importance of caution when dealing with such suspicious communications.

To protect yourself from potential scams, we strongly advise all members to avoid responding to emails that request sensitive information or financial transactions, especially if they seem unusual or unexpected. Always verify the legitimacy of the sender's email address and be cautious before sharing any personal or financial information via email.

If you have any doubts or concerns regarding the authenticity of an email, please contact the ISLS Office directly for clarification. Your vigilance is crucial in protecting your personal and financial information from potential fraudulent activities. 

For further inquiries or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the ISLS Office.

Best regards