THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
ISHRS World Congress: October 15-17, 2026
Pre-Courses: October 14, 2026
Meeting Venue
Windsor Convention Center & Hotels
R. Martinho de Mesquita
129 – Barra da Tijuca
Rio de Janeiro – RJ
20031-204, Brazil
The World Congress will take place at the Windsor Convention Center – Oceanico Wing. We have a block of rooms at the three hotels that make up this complex, the Windsor Barra, Windsor Oceanico and Windsor Tower hotels. Please check your confirmation email from Blumar Congress & Events for your specific reservation information.
Attendees staying at the Windsor Oceanico and Windsor Barra hotels, will access the meeting space via interior hallways and/or bridge. Attendees at the Windsor Tower will walk outside just across the street and enter through the Convention Center door to the Oceanico.
ISHRS Meeting Registration Desk
Bring your government issued photo ID in order to receive your name badge and registration materials. Everyone must personally pick up their own name badge. Surgical assistants will not be allowed to pick up their Congress badge until their employing physician has shown ID and picked up their own Congress badge.
Location
Europa Foyer, Ground Floor
Hours
Tuesday/October 13 – 3:00PM-7:00PM
Wednesday/ October 14 – 7:00AM-6:00PM
Thursday/ October 15 – 7:00AM-6:30PM
Friday/ October 16 – 7:30AM-6:15PM
Saturday/ October 17 – 7:30AM-3:30PM
TRAVEL TIPS
Visas
Visitors from many countries, including the USA (as of 2025), are required to have a visa to enter Brazil. Find out more information about visas here: https://34thannual.org/visa/
The official grid from the Brazilian Ministry of Exterior Relations can be found here.
Airport & Ground Transportation
The conference venue, the Windsor Convention Center & Hotels, is located 28.5 km (18 mi.) from Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and 25.2 km (16 mi) from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Traffic in Rio can be heavy, so pending your arrival or departure times you expect an approximately one-hour commute to/from either airport.
Blumar Pre-Arranged Airport Transfers
You may book your airport transportation through Blumar Congress & Events, the Official Travel Agency of the ISHRS 2026 World Congress: https://eventos.blumar.com.br/ishrs/transfer
Taxis
Taxis are available at the airport but be sure to get your taxi from the airport’s official taxi counter/booth to avoid complications. It is best to use authorized official yellow taxis found immediately outside the terminal arrivals area to avoid unlicensed drivers. Radio Taxi is also known to be reputable. Most taxis accept the payment by credit card, but it’s best to ask the driver before you get in. Drivers might only speak Portuguese so have your hotel address written down or visible on your phone, ready to show the driver. Always make sure that the meter is running before starting the journey.
Uber
Uber is available in Rio de Janeiro.
Hotel Parking
If you are driving to the meeting, hotel parking is available for an additional fee and upon availability.
Enjoy Rio Safely
Rio de Janeiro is a vibrant, welcoming city, and we hope you’ll take time to enjoy it during your stay. As in many large cities around the world, petty theft can occur, particularly in crowded areas, so a few simple precautions will help keep your visit trouble-free.
- Keep phones, cameras, and jewelry out of sight when walking in busy areas. Phone theft is common in Rio, do not use your phone when out and about. Step inside a store or restaurant if you need to use it.
- Order your taxi or rideshare from INSIDE of restaurants, before you step onto the street to wait.
- Do not wear your congress badge outside of the hotel, making it obvious that you are a tourist.
- Carry only what you need for the day. Leave your passport and extra cash in your hotel safe. A photocopy or digital copy of your passport is usually sufficient.
- Use licensed taxis or ride-sharing apps, especially in the evening.
- Stay in well-lit, well-populated areas after dark, and avoid walking alone in unfamiliar neighborhoods.
- At the beach, don’t leave belongings unattended.
- Ask the hotel staff if you’re unsure about a particular area.
A little awareness goes a long way. With sensible precautions, we’re confident you’ll have a safe and memorable time in Rio.
MEETING DETAILS
Official Language
The official language of the meeting is English. Live translation will be provided via AI technology. Individuals must use their own personal devices to access translation services. Please bring headphones if you plan to use live audio translation.
Eat Breakfast Before Coming to the Meeting Each Day
Please be sure to eat breakfast on your own each day, prior to the start of the meeting. Breakfast will not be served on the meeting floor. For those guests who booked their room in the ISHRS block, breakfast is included in the hotel guest room rate.
Wifi
Wifi is available in the meeting space.
Network Name: ISHRS
Password: ISHRSRIO2026
Additional Courses / Tours / Events
Please visit the registration desk in Rio for the current availability for the Wednesday pre-courses, friends & family Rio tours, Gala, M&M Conference, WISHRS Luncheon and other programs that require an additional ticket.
Attire
Educational Sessions: Business attire.
On Thursday all attendees are encouraged to wear burgundy in support of the Women in Hair Restoration Surgery (WISHRS) session.
Welcome Reception: Business attire.
Gala: The attire for the gala is formal tropical elegance with black tie optional. Ladies may wear a formal gown in a tropical pattern or color, and men are encouraged to wear a tropical tuxedo or suit. Or as has been a tradition of the ISHRS, you may wear a costume reflective of your native country for the gala.
CONGRESS TECHNOLOGY
Login Information
An Email with Your Specific Password to the App & Recorded Meeting Website will be sent from Melanie Stancampiano at mstancampiano@ishrs.org with the subject line: ISHRS Meetings – App Login Details.
App Name: ISHRS Meetings
Recorded Meeting Website – https://ishrs2026.eventscribe.net/
Download the ISHRS Meeting App
- Go to your phone’s app store and download: ISHRS Meetings. If you still have the app on your phone from the 2024 or 2025 meetings, you do not need to delete and re-install the app.
- Open the app, and under “Latest Events” click on “ISHRS Oct 15-17, 2026.”
- Enter Your Details – Access Key to log in using the email address you used to register for the congress and the access key/password you received via email. Click login.
- Explore the App – After going through the initial security and settings screens, you may update your profile and further explore the app.
If you are still logged into the 2025 World Congress, click “Back” in the upper left corner until the screen above is visible.
Important Reminders for the Congress App
- Be sure to enable and allow push notifications on the app to receive important reminders throughout the congress.
- CSI presentations are easily viewed in both the app and on the recorded meeting website. Each CSI presenter was required to present a video, but many also have added a video presentation. Videos will be viewable in the Exhibit Hall in Rio.
- We will use the app throughout the live sessions for Questions & Answers and Audience Response, so bring your phone or iPad with a full charge each day.
Submit Questions to Speakers
Attendees are encouraged to submit questions to speakers within the congress app. Questions via app will be prioritized in the session.
Instructions to do this:
- Open the session for which you are participating.
- Tap on “Q+A” in the green bar at the bottom of the page.
- Tap “Ask Question”
- Address your question to the speaker you wish to answer the question.
- Listen to the live or recorded session to see if the speaker addresses your question.
- Watch for written answers to submitted questions within the app as well.
Recorded Meeting Website
Link to recorded meeting website: https://ishrs2026.eventscribe.net/
The recorded meeting website is live, and holds much of the same information as can be found in the congress app. Following the live meeting in Rio, this website will be populated with the recorded sessions. The same credentials are used to log in to the congress app and recorded meeting website.
Here is your guide to the website:
Home: From the homepage, you can use the navigation bar on the left to connect to the schedule, view to the Cases, Studies, and Innovations presentations, download the Final Program Guide and Abstract Book, and more.
View CSI Presentations: Beginning today, you can view the Cases, Studies, and Innovations (CSI) Presentations at your leisure. CSI Presentations are selected from submitted abstracts on various topics related to the field of hair restoration surgery. CSI authors were required to create a video presentation and had the option to create a poster PDF to compliment the video. Click “CSI Presentations ” from the navigation bar and you can browse the presentations by number, title, or presenter.
Resources & Downloads: From this page you may find the final program guide, abstract book, general membership business meeting agenda, and list of exhibitors from Rio.
Watch Recorded Content: Beginning November 3, you will be able to view on-demand content including General Sessions, Focused Sessions, and Surgical Assistants Program (depending on your membership and registration type) by clicking on the session within the schedule.
Please note: there will not be real-time streaming or interaction between the in-person congress attendees and virtual attendees.
Important Dates
October 6, 2026: The recorded meeting website and mobile app are open. Attendees may begin viewing CSI presentations, download the final program guide, build their individual profiles, and more.
November 3, 2026: The recorded sessions will be available for on-demand viewing in both the app and recorded meeting website. This will include 12 General Sessions, 8 Focused Sessions, and the Surgical Assistants Program recorded in Rio.
All physician attendees will be able to view all recorded sessions.
Non-physician attendees and ISHRS member physicians will be able to view the Surgical Assistants Program recordings.
February 3, 2027: The recorded meeting website will close.