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한국어 2 February 2026
You can now submit entries for the IHF Awards 2026
The call for entries for the IHF Awards 2026 is now open! Each year, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of hospitals and health service providers worldwide. We look forward to receiving your entries across 8 categories in the 2026 programme. Take the opportunity to showcase the outstanding projects, programmes, and innovations that are driving healthcare forward in your community.
The IHF Award entries will be assessed by a panel of experienced global healthcare leaders serving on the IHF Awards Committee. The winners will be announced during a unique Awards Gala on 21 October at the 49th IHF World Hospital Congress in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Entries must be submitted through the IHF online submission platform, and they will be accepted until 24 April. For Awards enquiries, please contact Eleonor Angeles at eleonor.angeles@ihf-fih.org.
Submit your application for the i-to-i Innovation Hub 2026 showcase
We are also excited to announce the launch of the i-to-i Innovation Hub 2026: from innovation to implementation. In 2026, the theme is Smarter pathways: How AI is changing patient care.
This year’s Hub showcase, presented in collaboration with Stanford Healthcare, celebrates pioneering hospital innovations using AI and other technological enhancements to reshape traditional hospital care. Shortlisted innovations will illustrate the shift towards digitally enabled models such as hospital-at-home, remote monitoring, and integrated virtual-physical pathways.
The Hub has a dedicated space at the 49th IHF World Hospital Congress, and will be part of the programme in a series of Innovation Ignite Talks.
Applications must be submitted through the IHF online submission platform by 24 April. For any questions about the Hub, please contact Ilona Johnston at ilona.johnston@ihf-fih.org.
Save the date: 20 to 22 October 2026
This year’s World Hospital Congress is being organized by the IHF and the Korean Hospital Association from 20 to 22 October, with pre-Congress activities and the Welcome Reception on 19 October. 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.
Take the opportunity to share your initiatives and ideas to improve healthcare management and delivery around the world. The call for abstracts is open until 27 February 2026.
If you have any questions, contact the Congress team at congress@ihf-fih.org.