A major event is coming to the global bleeding disorders community: the WFH 2026 World Congress, held by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) and hosted by the Hemophilia Society of Malaysia. The event will take place April 19-22 and will be the most comprehensive global gathering in the field in 2026.
With a focus on innovation, scientific collaboration, and patient-centered care, the WFH 2026 World Congress promises to bring together health care professionals, researchers, patients, advocates, and industry leaders from around the world. Over four days, attendees will participate in a dynamic program filled with scientific sessions, interactive workshops, advocacy panels, professional development tracks, and opportunities for global networking.
As was the case for the 2024 meeting — which welcomed 3,000 delegates from 135 countries — next year’s Congress will feature Medical and People with Bleeding Disorders tracks, as well as six specialized professional tracks: Dental, Laboratory Sciences, Musculoskeletal, Psychosocial, Nursing, and Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders.
The tracks will be designed to foster multidisciplinary approaches to care and encourage knowledge-sharing across specialties. Beyond the lecture halls, the Congress will also focus on empowering the global bleeding disorders community through patient engagement and advocacy. Sessions will highlight patient-focused care models, novel therapies, and strategies to improve access to treatment in underserved regions.
The Congress will have much to offer participants, including:
- Learn from the best. Gain firsthand insights into cutting-edge scientific research, clinical trials, and emerging therapies that are shaping the future of hemophilia care.
- Contribute to the conversation. Present research, share practical experiences, and exchange knowledge on patient care and community engagement with peers from across the globe.
- Collaborate with like-minded peers. Build cross-border partnerships with researchers, advocates, and clinicians to tackle global challenges in access to care and equitable treatment.
- Network with new and old friends. Reconnect with longtime colleagues and forge new relationships with key opinion leaders, health care professionals, and community leaders.
Reflecting on the success of the 2024 Congress, Cesar Garrido, president of the WFH, shared the following words — words that are just as relevant now as we look ahead to 2026: “Organizers and participants both played an important part in creating a rich and nurturing environment that facilitated collaboration. I know that the ideas and discussions that took place over the last three days will lead to breakthroughs in the future.”
For more information and to register, visit wfh.org/congress.