The 45th World Hospital Congress was held in Dubai (UAE) from 9 to 11 November 2022. The 46th World Hospital Congress takes place in Lisbon (Portugal) from 25 to 27 October 2023. Full details about previous and forthcoming editions can be found on www.worldhospitalcongress.org
Knowledge exchange
Across our networks, our members share the latest information, ideas, innovations, and strategies for today’s healthcare leaders.
Leading transformation together.
We are committed to connecting members across our global community, learning from each other’s experiences and good practice. We promote international collaboration on the key issues facing hospital managers. We also support sharing ideas, innovations, and new models of care – leading transformation together. Find out more
World Hospital Congress
The annual World Hospital Congress is an event like no other. Our global forum brings together IHF Members and leaders of hospitals, health services, and healthcare organizations. Providing an invaluable networking opportunity, the themes chosen for each congress focus on the biggest trends and common issues in the sector.
Expert-led sessions are complemented by workshops, breakouts, scientific posters, exhibitors from across the industry, social events, local hospital visits and much more. It’s a hive of knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation – a chance to gather our international community to focus on what healthcare leaders can learn from each other to improve service delivery at home.
Events
Online events
Focusing on many different aspects of hospital management, our online events include webinars presented by experts, workshops, masterclasses, and invitation-only discussion groups for particular groups of our members.
FAQ
Have more questions?
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When and where is the next World Hospital Congress?
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Who can enter the IHF Awards?
Only hospitals and healthcare service providers (government, public or private), and current members of IHF can submit entries. Consultancy companies and vendors are not eligible to submit entries. Full details on eligibility criteria for each of the IHF Awards categories can be found on this page.
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Are your online events free?
Most of the IHF’s online events are free and open to anyone to register. Check details for individual events.
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How can I get involved in a Special Interest Group?
If you would like to find out more, or to get involved in one of the IHF’s Special Interest Groups, please send an email to: ihf.secretariat@ihf-fih.org