Last updated: July 2, 2026 · ISSCA Team
After ISSCA 124 in Buenos Aires, ISSCA’s 2026 circuit continues with congresses in Istanbul, Cancún (Global Summit 125), Bolivia, São Paulo, Bogotá, and Dubai. These editions extend the institution’s regenerative medicine certification across three continents, led by a faculty anchored by a permanent core present at every congress of the year.
Which ISSCA congresses are still to come in 2026?
Six ISSCA congresses remain on the 2026 calendar after Buenos Aires, moving from Europe and the Middle East through Latin America. Each pairs a scientific conference with hands-on certification and the institution’s constants — MedConnect networking, live Q&A, ISSCA AI, and the ISSCA App.
| Event | City / Country | Dates | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSCG Istanbul | Istanbul, Türkiye | Sep 12–13 | Peptides certification (physical on-site under GSCG branding) |
| ISSCA Global Summit 125 | Cancún, Mexico | Sep 25–27 | Flagship summit, largest program of the year |
| ISSCA 126 | Santa Cruz, Bolivia | Oct 23–24 | — |
| ISSCA 128 | São Paulo, Brazil | Nov 20–21 | — |
| ISSCA 129 | Bogotá, Colombia | Nov 27–28 | — |
| ISSCA 130 | Dubai, UAE | Dec 4–5 | Circuit close, Middle East |
The permanent core: faculty at every ISSCA congress
Three faculty have appeared at all eight congresses of the 2026 circuit and continue into the upcoming editions. Their continuity is a defining reason physicians treat the ISSCA certification as a consistent global standard.
- Benito Novas (United States) — CEO of ISSCA and a fixture across the full circuit.
- Dr. Andrea Lapeire (Argentina) — scientific coordinator and faculty lead; creator of the Smart Regeneration method.
- Prof. Dr. Roni Moya, PhD (Portugal) — clinical and protocols faculty across regenerative medicine, longevity, and Muse cells.
Global Summit 125 — Cancún (September 25–27)
The Global Summit 125 at the JW Marriott, Cancún, is ISSCA’s flagship event of 2026 and its largest program, running specialized certification tracks in parallel. Confirmed track faculty include:
| Track | Faculty |
|---|---|
| MSK (Musculoskeletal) | Dr. Wajid Burad · Dr. Márcio Kume, MD, PhD · Dr. Richard Silva, DO |
| Exosomes & MSCs | Rafael González, PhD · Dr. Keith L. March, MD, PhD · Dr. Andrea Lapeire · Matt Halpert (NK/dendritic) |
| Longevity | Prof. Dr. Roni Moya, PhD (lead) · Gerardo Zumbana · Matilde Rodriguez |
| Peptides | Dr. Jason Pencek · Dr. Greg Jones [[TBC]] |
| Aesthetics | Dr. Alfredo Hoyos (lead) [[guest TBC]] |
Tracks marked [[TBC]] are pending final confirmation. Faculty assignments are subject to change.
Istanbul — Peptides certification (September 12–13)
The Istanbul edition delivers ISSCA’s Peptides certification. It is a shared event with Global Stem Cells Group: on-site physical materials carry GSCG branding, while all digital promotion remains under ISSCA. Peptide faculty for the region include Dr. Andrea Lapeire, Prof. Dr. Roni Moya (PhD), Dr. Greg Jones, Dr. Jason Pencek, and Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald.
Early-planning congresses: Bolivia, São Paulo, Bogotá, Dubai
Physicians plan their agendas roughly six months out, so ISSCA announces these editions early:
- ISSCA 126 — Santa Cruz, Bolivia (Oct 23–24)
- ISSCA 128 — São Paulo, Brazil (Nov 20–21) — following a record-breaking 2026 edition (ISSCA 120)
- ISSCA 129 — Bogotá, Colombia (Nov 27–28)
- ISSCA 130 — Dubai, UAE (Dec 4–5) — the circuit’s close and its Middle East stop
Confirmed faculty for each edition will be published on the respective event pages as programs are finalized.
Why plan around the ISSCA faculty
For a physician choosing where to certify, faculty continuity matters as much as location. The recurring specialists across the circuit — including Dr. Jason Pencek, Dr. Greg Jones, Dr. Márcio Kume, Dr. Rafael Rivas Pasco, and Dr. Richard Silva — carry the same protocols and standards from one congress to the next, so a certification earned in Cancún, São Paulo, or Dubai reflects a single global standard.
Frequently asked questions
What is the next ISSCA congress after Buenos Aires? After ISSCA 124 in Buenos Aires (July 10–11), the next events are the Istanbul Peptides certification (September 12–13) and ISSCA’s flagship Global Summit 125 in Cancún (September 25–27, 2026).
Which ISSCA event is the largest in 2026? ISSCA Global Summit 125 in Cancún (September 25–27) is the flagship and largest program of the year, running parallel certification tracks in MSK, exosomes, longevity, peptides, and aesthetics.
Where will ISSCA hold congresses at the end of 2026? The circuit closes with ISSCA 126 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia (Oct 23–24), 128 in São Paulo (Nov 20–21), 129 in Bogotá (Nov 27–28), and 130 in Dubai (Dec 4–5).
Who leads ISSCA’s faculty? The circuit’s permanent core — present at every 2026 congress — is Benito Novas, Dr. Andrea Lapeire (Argentina), and Prof. Dr. Roni Moya, PhD (Portugal), supported by recurring specialists across regenerative medicine, peptides, and musculoskeletal tracks.
ISSCA teaches and certifies — it does not treat patients. Certificates are issued to physicians (MD) only; other health professionals may attend the training. Faculty and tracks marked TBC are pending confirmation. — ISSCA Team
