2027 World Hospital Congress
Rome to host the International Hospital Federation’s 50th World Hospital Congress in 2027
31 March 2026
2026 World Hospital Congress
Explore this year’s Congress sessions on sustainable healthcare
18 August 2026
Last chance to save – early bird registration closes on 24 July
22 July 2026
Global healthcare leaders confirmed for the World Hospital Congress
8 July 2026
Make the most of WHC in Seoul with curated hospital visits
22 June 2026
The preliminary programme of the WHC 2026 is now live!
20 May 2026
Final call for submissions for the 2026 IHF Awards and i-to-i Innovation Hub
14 April 2026
Early bird registration open for IHF World Hospital Congress 2026
24 March 2026
Submissions now open for the 2026 IHF Awards and i-to-i Innovation Hub
2 February 2026
Showcase your work on the world stage at WHC 2026
23 January 2026
Call for abstracts now open for the 49th IHF World Hospital Congress
6 January 2026
Seoul to host the IHF World Hospital Congress in 2026
4 February 2025
2025 World Hospital Congress
Discover who is attending this year’s Congress and don’t miss registration discounts
2 October 2025
Leading with the human experience at the core of everything we do
17 September 2025
Shaping the future of healthcare: AI & digital transformation at WHC 2025
3 September 2025
Discover global strategies for hospitals to advance sustainability and resilience
20 August 2025
Clinical models enhancing quality and safety in the spotlight – explore track 2 sessions at WHC2025
28 July 2025
Meet the IHF Awards 2025 Finalists!
24 July 2025
Leadership imperatives in the spotlight – explore track 1 sessions at WHC2025
1 July 2025
Lead the way for low-carbon, sustainable, and resilient hospitals – join the Navigating Net Zero masterclass at WHC2025
24 June 2025
Maximize your learning and secure a hospital visit with your early bird ticket for the 48th World Hospital Congress
11 June 2025
Last chance to enter the IHF Awards and i-to-i Innovation Hub in 2025
14 May 2025
Announcing our plenary sessions for this year’s World Hospital Congress
30 April 2025
Deadline extended: IHF Awards and i-to-i Innovation Hub
28 April 2025
Early bird registration open for IHF World Hospital Congress 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland
1 April 2025
A special benefit for accepted abstracts at WHC2025
11 March 2025
Abstract submissions for the World Hospital Congress 2025 extended to 14 March
24 February 2025
2025 IHF Submissions now OPEN: IHF Awards and i-to-i Innovation Hub
18 February 2025
Only 3 weeks left to submit your abstract for the 48th World Hospital Congress in Geneva
10 February 2025
Showcase your work on the world stage at WHC 2025
16 January 2025
Call for abstracts now open for the 48th World Hospital Congress – Geneva 2025
11 December 2024
Geneva to host the IHF World Hospital Congress in 2025
23 May 2024
2024 World Hospital Congress
Exchanging excellence in leadership will deliver hospitals fit for the future – the 47th World Hospital Congress closes in Rio
12 September 2024
International Hospital Federation announces winners of IHF Awards 2024
11 September 2024
47th World Hospital Congress begins in Rio de Janeiro
10 September 2024
Unveiling the keynote speakers, unmissable sessions, and registration deals for this year’s World Hospital Congress
28 August 2024
Book your place to join leaders from top healthcare organizations worldwide
21 August 2024
Less than one month to go until we kick off WHC2024!
14 August 2024
Healthcare leaders can transform the sustainability of healthcare – learn from global experts at WHC2024
2 August 2024
Lead care and operations transformation with the latest hospital innovations at WHC2024
17 July 2024
Finalists announced for IHF Awards 2024
3 July 2024
Last chance to save – early bird registration closes on 28 June!
24 June 2024
Excellence in clinical quality at WHC2024 – 2 weeks left for early bird registration!
19 June 2024
Guided visits to leading hospitals in Rio and São Paulo
5 June 2024
Learn from global experts how to improve your leadership strategy for the healthcare workforce
22 May 2024
Leadership in the spotlight – explore the line-up of sessions at WHC2024
7 May 2024
LAST CALL: Applications are closing for the i-to-i Innovation Hub and IHF Awards
30 April 2024
A look behind the scenes: Crafting the Congress programme
24 April 2024
First look at the plenary sessions leading this year’s World Hospital Congress
18 April 2024
IHF Submissions extended to 3 May: IHF Awards and i-to-i Innovation Hub
8 April 2024
Celebrating excellence in healthcare leadership: 6 reasons to join the IHF Awards
26 March 2024
Early bird registration open for IHF World Hospital Congress 2024 in Rio de Janeiro
20 March 2024
Here are 5 great reasons why should you attend WHC2024
19 March 2024
Leading healthcare innovation: 5 reasons to join the i-to-i Innovation Hub 2024 showcase
12 March 2024
Registration for the 47th IHF World Hospital Congress is now open
7 March 2024
IHF Submissions now OPEN: IHF Awards and i-to-i Innovation Hub
8 February 2024
Call for Abstracts now open for the 47th World Hospital Congress
27 October 2023
2023 World Hospital Congress
Collaboration is key to the future of hospitals – concludes the 46th World Hospital Congress
27 October 2023
International Hospital Federation (IHF) announces winners of IHF Awards 2023
26 October 2023
46th World Hospital Congress opens with goal of “Global learning, local action”
25 October 2023
IHF’s Geneva Sustainability Centre collaborates with Deloitte to launch digital platform for hospitals: Sustainability Accelerator Tool
24 October 2023
IHF announces i-to-i Innovation Hub contributors to be featured at the 46th World Hospital Congress
27 September 2023
Discover the latest innovations in healthcare
14 September 2023
Finalists announced for IHF Awards 2023
30 August 2023
Explore the sustainability track at WHC 2023
10 August 2023
Plenary speakers announced for the 46th World Hospital Congress
19 July 2023
Meet some of the speakers leading the 46th World Hospital Congress
3 July 2023
Maximize your World Hospital Congress experience by attending the JCI Global Leadership Summit!
30 June 2023
Talking Healthcare Podcast: Inspiring collaboration between a consortium for healthcare leadership at congress
23 June 2023
Talking Healthcare Podcast: Behind the scenes of WHC2023
15 June 2023
Deadline for entries to the IHF Awards is extended
26 May 2023
Explore the plenary sessions leading WHC 2023
18 May 2023
IHF to launch i-to-i Innovation Hub at 46th World Hospital Congress
16 May 2023
IHF Awards 2023 – nomination period opens for outstanding achievements in healthcare
12 April 2023
Registration opens for the 46th IHF World Hospital Congress
23 March 2023
Call for Abstracts now open for the 46th World Hospital Congress
20 February 2023
Lisbon will host the 46th World Hospital Congress
23 February 2022
2022 World Hospital Congress
Hospital leaders drive sustainable healthcare at the 45th World Hospital Congress
11 November 2022
Winners of the International Hospital Federation Awards 2022 are revealed
10 November 2022
45th World Hospital Congress opens with statement on sustainability
9 November 2022
Talking Healthcare Podcast: On healthcare workforce challenges
30 September 2022
Learn new strategies and approaches to sustaining the healthcare workforce
30 September 2022
Finalists announced for International Hospital Federation Awards 2022
16 September 2022
Take part in international networking at the 45th World Hospital Congress
23 August 2022
Talking Healthcare Podcast: Find out why the World Hospital Congress is an event like no other!
17 August 2022
Leading global speakers lined-up for the 45th World Hospital Congress
11 August 2022
The programme of the 45th World Hospital Congress is now live!
3 August 2022
45th IHF World Hospital Congress: Plenary Sessions
21 July 2022
Talking Healthcare Podcast: 45th WHC Scientific Committee
6 July 2022
Nominations open for International Hospital Federation Awards 2022
22 March 2022
45th IHF World Hospital Congress’ Call for Abstracts extended until 31 March
28 February 2022
Call for Abstracts – 45th World Hospital Congress
18 February 2022
2021 World Hospital Congress
Highlights from the 44th IHF World Hospital Congress
24 November 2021
Hospital leaders build global resilience at the 44th World Hospital Congress
15 November 2021
Winners of the International Hospital Federation Awards 2021 are revealed
10 November 2021
Healthcare leaders come together for the 44th World Hospital Congress
8 November 2021
5th WHC Podcast: Taking action on climate change: How we can build sustainable healthcare environments
14 October 2021
IHF Announces Sponsorship with Seddiqi Holding to foster Corporate Social Responsibility in Healthcare
5 October 2021
Finalists of the International Hospital Federation Awards 2021 are announced
29 September 2021
4th WHC Podcast: Humanizing technology for smart healthcare delivery
20 September 2021
3rd WHC Podcast: Vaccine management during a global pandemic
7 September 2021
IHF Awards scores a new record of 250 entries submitted
26 August 2021
Over 200 leading healthcare thinkers and experts lined up for the 44th World Hospital Congress
25 August 2021
2nd WHC Podcast: Effective leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic
24 August 2021
44th IHF World Hospital Congress Podcast Series
4 August 2021
The International Hospital Federation Awards 2021: Recognizing Excellence and Innovation of Health Service Providers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
29 June 2021
What to expect at the 44th World Hospital Congress in Barcelona
28 June 2021
2021 World Hospital Congress to be held at Fira Barcelona Montjuïc
23 June 2021
World Hospital Congress’ Professional Congress Organizer granted “Safe Travels” seal
11 March 2021
44th World Hospital Congress postponed to 2021
30 June 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, notifications to accepted abstracts has been postponed to end of May
8 April 2020
The IHF Awards are Getting Bigger: Two New Categories and a New Partner Onboard
10 March 2020
Rush University Medical Center expands community impact through impact investing (presentation series)
10 February 2020
44th IHF World Hospital Congress’ Call for Abstracts extended until 14 February
31 January 2020
National Heart Center of the Royal Hospital (Oman) becomes a darling among Middle East countries for its inventory system (presentation series)
17 January 2020
Outcomes of Hong Kong’s first General Outpatient Clinic Public-Private Partnership Programme (presentation series)
10 January 2020
Abstract submission for the 44th World Hospital Congress now open
12 November 2019
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