World Hospital Congress

The annual World Hospital Congress brings together hospital leaders and healthcare system executives from across the globe to exchange ideas and learn from real-world experience. It gives senior leaders the opportunity to participate in focused sessions while also connecting directly with peers who are doing similar work in hospitals throughout the IHF network. The World Hospital Congress is a serious forum for senior leaders to discuss the most relevant challenges and opportunities in managing healthcare today.

The 49th World Hospital Congress takes place in Seoul, Republic of Korea from 19 to 22 October 2026. The World Hospital Congress app connects you to all the information you need to get the most out of your attendance.

• Search the programme to plan your personal agenda: sessions, talks, exhibitors, and networking events.

• Find out more about the speakers, presenters, and exhibitors, including ways to connect and participate in polls, etc.

• Take a virtual tour to see all the posters at the Congress.

• Add your profile and enable other attendees to make contact to exchange ideas and increase your global collaboration.

• Explore the i-to-i Innovation Hub, which will showcase products that are revolutionizing how hospital leaders provide care worldwide.

• Get to know what your peers are excelling in worldwide through IHF Member Stories and details of this year’s IHF Awards finalists.

The World Hospital Congress app will maximize your participation – giving you more opportunities to network and making sure that you don’t miss any of the important moments.