# International Hospital Federation - IHF World Hospital Congress

- Dates: 20 October 2026 to 22 October 2026
- Location: COEX Magok Convention Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Organiser: IHF World Hospital Congress
- Industry: Health Tech
- Expected attendance: 800

## About

The IHF World Hospital Congress is a premier global forum focused on exchanging knowledge and innovations and exploring solutions to pressing challenges in the healthcare sector. It brings together leaders and decision-makers from hospitals, health services, and healthcare organizations worldwide.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://worldhospitalcongress.org/)
- [Registration](https://worldhospitalcongress.org/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://worldhospitalcongress.org/programme/)

## Speakers

- Dr Henry Gallardo, President, International Hospital Federation
- Dr Kyung-Ha Ryu, President, Korean Hospital Association
- Dr Natalia Allué, Medical Director, Fundacio Sanitaria Mollet

## Where to stay

- **프레지던트호텔**: 100 m from the venue
- **더플라자호텔**: 150 m from the venue, 119 소공로, 서울특별시, 04525
- **롯데호텔서울**: 210 m from the venue, 30 을지로, 서울특별시, 04533
  - [Hotel website](http://www.lottehotelseoul.com/kr/)
  - Phone: +82 2 771 1000
- **뉴서울호텔**: 220 m from the venue
- **뉴 서울 호텔**: 220 m from the venue
- **호텔미드시티명동**: 280 m from the venue
- **호텔코리아나**: 290 m from the venue, 135 세종대로, 서울특별시, 04519
- **Crown Park**: 300 m from the venue

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #whc2026

- [Call for abstracts now open for the 48th World Hospital Congress ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWUlB7by3yo)
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- [Krakow, Governing Council meeting, International Hospital Federation ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-smgY3kn9iA)
  - Krakow, Governing Council meeting, International Hospital Federation. 03 Jun 2024. - YouTube

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/international-hospital-federation-ihf-world-hospital-congress-seoul/