World Hospital Congress
World Hospital Congress is a yearly hospital administration congress organized by the International Hospital Federation (IHF). The most recent edition, IHF World Hospital Congress 2026, takes place from 19 to 22 October 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. Dates for the next edition are not listed yet.
| Organizer | International Hospital Federation (IHF) |
|---|---|
| Field | Hospital Administration |
| Held | Every year |
| Official website | https://worldhospitalcongress.org/ |
The World Hospital Congress is organized by the International Hospital Federation (IHF). It covers hospital management and health services leadership. It gathers hospital and health care leaders and is not a trade fair. The congress has been held every year since 2015. It rotates between countries; the Korean Hospital Association co-hosts the 2026 edition in Seoul. For 2026 the organizers expected 1,700 participants.
Editions
| Edition | Dates | City | Venue | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHF World Hospital Congress 2026 | 19 to 22 October 2026 | Seoul, South Korea | COEX Magok Convention Center |
Questions and answers
Who organizes the World Hospital Congress?
The International Hospital Federation organizes the congress.
How often does the World Hospital Congress take place?
It is held every year, as it has been since 2015.
Where is the World Hospital Congress 2026 held?
The 2026 congress is held at COEX Magok Convention Center in Seoul, South Korea.
How many people attend the World Hospital Congress?
Organizers projected 1,700 participants for the 2026 congress.
What is the official website of the World Hospital Congress?
The official site is worldhospitalcongress.org.
Related congresses
- Hospital C-Suite Summit, Also in Hospital Administration
- Deutscher Krankenhaustag, Also in Hospital Administration, 16 to 19 November 2026, Düsseldorf