The International Congress of Radiology (ICR) 2026, May 14–16 in Cartagena, Colombia, will bring together the global radiology community for a dynamic program spanning clinical practice, innovation, and the future of imaging care. With parallel tracks covering all major subspecialties alongside cross-cutting themes such as emerging technology, education, and radiology service management, the meeting reflects both the breadth of the field and its rapidly evolving role in health care. The full program is available here.

The International Society of Radiology (ISR) plays a central role in shaping the congress, with programming that highlights its core mission: advancing access to high-quality, safe, and equitable imaging worldwide. This leadership is reflected in three major ISR-led tracks on artificial intelligence, quality and safety, and improving imaging access.

The artificial intelligence track explores the expanding role of AI in radiology, from clinical implementation to governance and education. A featured highlight of the artificial intelligence track is a fireside chat with Elad Walach, founder and CEO of Aidoc, offering a unique industry perspective on the evolution of AI in radiology. In conversation with ISR leadership, the session will explore the trajectory of AI, from early narrow applications to today’s rapidly advancing generative and foundation models and what lies ahead. Complementing this discussion are sessions focused on safe implementation, clinical integration, and the potential for AI to expand imaging capacity globally.

The quality and safety track reinforces ISR’s long-standing commitment to radiation protection and clinical excellence. Sessions address accreditation, dose optimization, risk communication, and the integration of AI into safety frameworks, emphasizing that as imaging capacity grows — particularly in underserved regions — quality and safety must remain foundational.

The improving imaging access track highlights ISR’s global leadership in addressing disparities in access to imaging. Through a focus on education, workforce development, and sustainable partnerships, this program showcases practical strategies and real-world experiences aimed at expanding diagnostic capacity and improving health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.

ISR’s leadership is further reflected in the Congress’s plenary sessions, including a lecture by Geraldine McGinty on leadership in radiology. The society will also honor two distinguished leaders in international radiology with its highest recognition, the ISR Béclère Medal, awarded to Lluís Donoso-Bach and Ricardo García Mónaco. As part of these honors, Dr. Donoso-Bach will deliver the ISR Walter Fuchs Plenary Lecture, and Dr. García Mónaco will present the ISR Béclère Plenary Lecture.

Together, these elements underscore a central message of ICR 2026: Innovation, quality, and access must advance together to ensure that the life-saving benefits of medical imaging reach patients everywhere.

If you are attending ICR 2026, we encourage you to visit the ISR booth in the exhibit hall to learn more about our programs and opportunities to get involved.