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한국어 22 January 2026
Do you have work that deserves a global audience?
Submit an abstract to the 49th World Hospital Congress and showcase your ideas, projects, and results on the world stage.
Join us in Seoul from 20 to 22 October 2026 and share your work with healthcare leaders, hospital executives, and decision-makers from across the globe. This is your opportunity to highlight what you are doing and contribute to shaping the future of hospitals and health systems.
Why submit an abstract?
Accepted abstracts will be featured in the official Congress programme as posters or oral presentations!
Congress tracks
The World Hospital Congress 2026 scientific programme is organized around five core tracks reflecting today’s most pressing priorities for hospitals and health system executives:
- Human-centred experience in a fast-changing world
- Leadership imperatives for long-term success
- Environmentally sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon healthcare
- Digital transformation and the impact of AI on care and operations
- Advancing clinical models for quality, safety, and sustainability
Take the opportunity to share your initiatives and ideas to improve healthcare management and delivery around the world.
Submit an abstract by 27 February.
Save the date: 20 to 22 October 2026
This year, Congress is being organized by the IHF and the Korean Hospital Association (KHA). The Congress will take place in Seoul, a dynamic global city known for its innovation, culture, and leadership in healthcare and technology. We look forward to welcoming you there.
The scientific programme runs from 20 to 22 October, with pre-Congress activities and the Welcome Reception on 19 October.