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The International Children's Continence Society (ICCS) is an international association that brings together specialists active in pediatric continence disorders. Its stated fundamental goal is to improve the quality of life and life expectancy for all growing individuals with deficient bladder function—expressed as problems of storage and evacuation of urine—by increasing knowledge across all aspects of this problem area. It is a professional society, but its website also includes a "For Parents & Families" section alongside resources for clinicians.
Who ICCS is for
The organization is built around specialists, and its public materials reflect that. The site's navigation points to distinct audiences:
- Clinicians and researchers — the core membership, served through events, presentations, position documents, and e-learning.
- Members — with a dedicated join/members area and news directed at the membership (for example, board vacancy notices and congress announcements).
- Parents and families — a separate section for non-specialists seeking information on pediatric continence.
If you are a family looking for guidance rather than professional content, the "For Parents & Families" entry is the relevant starting point; the rest of the site assumes a clinical or research audience.
What ICCS actually does
The society pursues its knowledge-expansion goal through a few concrete channels visible on the site:
Events and webinars
ICCS runs a calendar of upcoming events, including webinars and its annual congress. A listed example is a "Ketamine-Induced Uropathy" MD+ MENTOR webinar held online via Zoom, described as covering "What We've Learned at the UK's First Specialized Pediatric Clinic," with speakers Dr. Harriet Corbett and Dr. Stacy Tanaka, scheduled for June 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM CET / 14:00 Brasília time, in English, with abstract submission open.
Annual congress
The ICCS Annual Congress 2026 is listed for November 4–7. The site also documents a prior joint congress with the Societies of Pediatric Urology (SPU) and Pediatric Urologic Nurses and Specialists (PUNS) in Louisville, Kentucky, held September 12–14 (Wednesday–Saturday), with the program to be posted on the ICCS and SPU Fall Congress websites.
Educational and position materials
The site hosts presentations, position documents, and e-learning content—useful if you want the society's formal positions rather than general background.
Governance and membership
ICCS is described as an independent, nonprofit organization aimed at advancing research and healthcare. The board and associated experts receive no payment for their work; running costs are covered by membership fees and unconditional educational grants from the medical industry, regulated by contracts guaranteeing independence and protection of both parties. Board terms rotate—the site notes three vacancies to be filled at the general assembly meeting on Friday, September 5, 2025, thanking Drs. Jianguo Wen, Yoshiyuki Ohtomo, and Ubirajara Barroso for their service.
How to decide whether to engage
| If you are… | Useful next step | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A clinician or researcher in pediatric urology/continence | Join ICCS; check Events and Position Docs | Membership and congresses are the society's core offering |
| A trainee or nurse specialist | E-Learning and webinar listings | Educational content is a stated channel for spreading knowledge |
| A parent or family member | "For Parents & Families" section | The professional content assumes clinical context |
| Evaluating the society's independence | Read the Industry Cooperation Statement | It explains funding sources and independence safeguards |
One practical caveat: the site does not publish membership pricing or detailed access rules in the material available here, so confirm fees and login requirements directly through the Join ICCS and Members areas before assuming cost or access.