

Welcome
It is my great pleasure to invite you to join us at the 21st Congress of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery in Shanghai, China on October 27 through 30, 2025. I am sure you are eager to join with friends and colleagues from around the world to share information on new developments in the craniofacial industry – and simply enjoy being together again.
The week will start with our traditional pre-congress symposium on Monday, October 27, followed by three days of plenary sessions, panels, and invited speakers that will engage participants from Plastic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthodontics, Otolaryngology, Anesthesiology, and Pediatrics.
Shanghai is looking forward to welcoming you!
XIONGZHENG MU, MD
ISCFS President (2023-2025)
Call for Abstracts
November 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024
Audience
- Plastic Surgeons
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Neurosurgeons
- Orthodontists
- Otolaryngologists
- Anesthesiologists
- Pediatricians
TOPICS
- Non-Syndromic Craniosynostosis
- Syndromic Craniosynostosis
- Facial Dysostosis
- Craniofacial Clefts or Encephaloceles
- Craniofacial Feminization Surgery and Facial Contouring Surgery
- Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma
- Breathing Difficulties and Airway Management
- Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Aspects of Craniofacial Surgery
- Craniofacial Team Coordination and Care Pathways
- Simulation Surgical Education
- Virtual Surgical Planning and Surgical Simulation
- Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality
- Craniofacial Basic Science
- Neurosurgical Considerations in Craniofacial Surgery
- Distraction Osteogenesis of the Craniofacial Skeleton
- Tunors and Microsurgery in Craniofacial Surgery
- Tumors and Vascular Anomalies
- Cleft Lip and Palate – Complicated or Secondary Problems
- Craniofacial Microsomia incl. Microtia
SUBMISSION RULES
- Each participant may present only ONE podium presentation and ONE poster. Multiple papers by the same presenter are not permitted.
- Abstracts are limited to 350 words with no images or tables.
- The official language of the Congress is English, both for submission and podium or poster presentations.
- Each author must upload a head shot in the Authors and Affiliations section of the form.
- Be sure that the first author you list is the PRESENTER.
- All sections of the submission form must be completed. If you receive an email stating that your application is incomplete, please return to the abstract and complete any section indicated in red.
- Submitted abstracts that have been presented at national meetings will be considered, but first-time presentations are preferred.