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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