IUCC 2026 Dubai: A global platform shaping the future of innovation in urological surgery

Dubai: The sixth edition of Interdisciplinary Urology Care Consortium (IUCC 2026), regarded as one of the region’s leading specialised medical gatherings, started Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Conrad Dubai Hotel. The event brings together more than 76 global speakers, over 29 participating companies and supporting entities, and more than 600 physicians, specialists, researchers, and healthcare professionals representing more than 14 countries. The two-day forum continues to strengthen its position as a leading interdisciplinary platform dedicated to advancing scientific exchange, multidisciplinary collaboration, complex clinical decision-making, and emerging innovations shaping the future of urological care. This year’s edition is being held under the theme “Transcending Therapies, Driving Technologies,” highlighting the transformative developments taking place across healthcare through the expanding integration of artificial intelligence technologies and advanced digital solutions within urological surgery and related medical specialties. The event serves as a leading scientific platform showcasing the latest therapeutic innovations and technologies while fostering dialogue surrounding the future of data-driven healthcare, advanced treatment approaches, and technology-enabled patient care, thereby contributing to improving clinical outcomes and enhancing patients’ quality of life. Interdisciplinary Urology Care Consortium continues to reinforce its position as a leading scientific platform for keeping pace with the latest global developments in urology and urological surgery, discussing emerging trends and advancements across uro-oncology, kidney diseases, men’s health, and multidisciplinary urological care through specialised scientific sessions bringing together distinguished experts, researchers, clinicians, and decision-makers. The forum additionally supports scientific collaboration and professional exchange aimed at strengthening clinical practices according to the highest international standards while addressing increasingly complex challenges within modern healthcare environments. The event includes specialised workshops based on practical learning and direct interaction, providing participants with broader opportunities to acquire applied experience across different areas of contemporary urological care. Workshops include the AEEP Workshop: Technical Guide and Hands-on Training, the Urinary Incontinence Workshop, the Workshop on Maximizing Patient Satisfaction in Penile Prosthesis Surgery (IPP): From Expectations to Girth and Length Optimization, the Advisory Board Meeting on Evolving Paradigms in Bladder Cancer Management, the Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) Workshop: From Access to Stone-Free Success, and the Laparoscopic Suturing and Knot-Tying Workshop. The scientific programme additionally highlights several major themes including debates and controversies in urology, men’s health, uro-oncology, female urological surgery and family medicine, emerging therapies and medical technologies, alongside dedicated focus on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Minimally Invasive Surgical Therapies (MIST), reflecting evolving trends toward enhancing clinical practice and improving healthcare quality. Dr. Yasser Farahat, IUCC Co-Chair, Vice President of the Société Internationale d'Urologie (SIU), Immediate Past President of the Urological Association of Asia (UAA), and Executive Director of the Arab Association of Urology (AAU) UAE, said: “Interdisciplinary Urology Care Consortium 2026 represents a continuation of the journey of scientific excellence and medical leadership established by the United Arab Emirates through hosting major international medical events. This forum has become a global platform bringing together leading medical minds from around the world to exchange expertise and discuss the latest scientific developments in urological surgery.” He added: “What distinguishes this edition is its focus on integrating scientific innovation with clinical practice while promoting dialogue around complex medical issues and future challenges within the specialty, thereby contributing to the development of more precise and effective therapeutic solutions. “The activities of this edition also reflect the accelerating trend toward utilizing modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotic surgery, and digital data analysis, in improving the accuracy of therapeutic procedures and increasing clinical success rates, in addition to supporting innovation in developing future medical solutions.” This year’s programme includes 7 scientific sessions covering topics such as emerging therapies, female urological diseases, and family medicine, in addition to more than 9 practical workshops led by distinguished international experts, more than 25 scientific poster presentations highlighting recent research developments, 14 CPD points accredited by Dubai Health Authority, AI-supported educational to