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Congresses 2026–2027

Find upcoming international congresses for 2026–2027, especially medical and scientific congresses run by professional associations. ConferenceInc lists dates, venues and organizer links.

Congresses are large, formal meetings, often the flagship annual or biennial event of an international society.

ConferenceInc currently lists 7 upcoming events worldwide across 7 cities. The busiest city is Prague (1 event), followed by Istanbul, Osaka and Barcelona.

The most common fields are Health and Medicine and Local. The busiest month is May 2027 with 2 events. The next event is NEXORA International Dentistry Congress 2026 on 21 November 2026 in Istanbul.

The leading host countries are the Czech Republic (1), France (1) and Italy (1).

Upcoming congresses

Event calendar

  • Nov 2026: 1 event
  • Dec 2026: 1 event
  • May 2027: 2 events
  • Jun 2027: 2 events
  • Aug 2027: 1 event

What is a congress?

A congress is a large, formal meeting of a professional or scientific association, often international and held every year or two. The term is especially common in medicine, where 'world congress' events gather specialists from many countries.

  • World congresses
  • Medical congresses
  • Scientific congresses
  • European congresses
  • Annual congresses

Who attends congresses?

  • Physicians and specialists.
  • Researchers and academics.
  • Association members and industry partners.

Tips for attending congresses

Check whether the congress is run by the recognised international society for your specialty, and look for early registration and abstract deadlines, which are often months before the event.

Related guides: travel grants for international conferences and registration waivers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a congress and a conference?

Both are formal meetings. 'Congress' usually describes a large, official meeting of a professional or scientific association, often international; 'conference' is the more general term.

Do medical congresses offer CME credits?

Many medical congresses are accredited for CME or CPD credits. The organizer's website lists the number of credits and the accrediting body.

How many upcoming congresses are there worldwide in 2026–2027?

ConferenceInc currently lists 7 upcoming congresses worldwide. The list is updated daily as organizers add new events.

Which city hosts the most congresses?

Prague currently has the most upcoming congresses (1), followed by Istanbul, Osaka and Barcelona.