48th International Hospital Federation (IHF) World Hospital Congress

48th International Hospital Federation (IHF) World Hospital Congress is organized by International Hospital Federation (IHF) and will be held from Nov 10 - 13, 2025 at Geneva International Conference Center, Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.

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It is also home to the IHF’s Geneva Sustainability Centre, which supports hospital leaders to deliver low-carbon, resilient healthcare. And during the Congress, the team will be helping to make sure that we all gain the knowledge to take leaps forward in our organizations. There will be opportunities to discover the actions – and benefits – of sustainable healthcare throughout the scientific programme, as well as in pre-Congress activities and visits. We will incorporate environmentally sustainable practices into the event management too.

At this unique forum, we will also share innovations and ideas to enhance clinical models and hospital operations. We will exchange good practices using the latest tools for digital transformation and artificial intelligence. And we will engage in networking to build connections that strengthen the impact of our service improvements for the people we care for.

Together we will shape the future of healthcare delivery for our communities – collaborating for greater quality, safety, equity, and resilience. I’m excited to see you there in November.

This year’s event promises to break the mold. Our city, Geneva, is an iconic one – host to over 40 international organizations and 400 NGOs and synonymous with global collaboration and impact. It is in this very exceptional context that we are preparing to welcome you. The University Hospital of Geneva and our national federation, H+, are determined to make this an event that you will reflect on for years to come – a World Hospital Congress where bold ideas and innovative solutions take centre stage. Whether through thought-provoking sessions, dynamic exchanges, or opportunities to network with healthcare peers from across the world, our ambition is very much to share new tools, ideas, and to set the ground for profoundly meaningful connections. It is through experiences and resources such as these that we can each further enhance the work we carry out in our institutions and at the heart of our communities back home.

Under the theme “Global learning, local action for every patient,” we will push boundaries, explore fresh perspectives, and deliver insights that challenge, and inspire fresh thinking. This is not just about where healthcare is in 2025, but where we want to be headed. Be prepared to engage, challenge, and to be inspired. Together, let’s write the 2025 chapter of the IHF’s ongoing journey of healthcare leadership and innovation.