The International Symposium on Intracranial Pressure (ICP) has a long and distinguished history, beginning in Hannover in 1972. Over the years, the symposium has grown significantly, bringing together experts in the field to discuss critical advancements in intracranial pressure and brain monitoring.
The second ICP symposium took place in Lund in 1974, where 132 papers were submitted, 102 of which were accepted and published. Subsequent symposia were held in Groningen (1976), Williamsburg (1979), and Tokyo (1982), where the number of contributions continued to grow, reflecting increasing interest and research in this area.
By 1985, the symposium was held in Glasgow, and continued its regular meetings in various locations including Ann Arbor (1988), Rotterdam (1991), and Nagoya (1994). These meetings provided vital platforms for sharing research findings, including proceedings that documented the latest developments in the field.
In 2000, the symposium was held in Cambridge, UK, under the leadership of Czonyka, followed by subsequent editions in Hong Kong (2004), San Francisco (2007), Tübingen (2010), and Singapore (2013). Each of these meetings continued to foster scientific dialogue and showcased key advancements in both monitoring techniques and therapeutic approaches.
The Cambridge, Massachusetts, meeting in 2016 introduced critical discussions around the pathophysiology, biophysics, and treatment of conditions such as traumatic brain injury and hydrocephalus. The symposium in Leuven (2019), followed by Cape Town (2022), maintained this tradition of excellence, leading to the upcoming 2025 symposium in Punta del Este, Uruguay, under the leadership of Puppo.
This series of symposia represents an invaluable source of knowledge for the intracranial pressure research community, continuing to evolve as new scientific and technological innovations emerge in the field.