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Top medical congresses and healthcare events of 2026
Discover 8 medical congresses in 2026 in Brazil and abroad that already have confirmed dates, ideal for staying up to date, networking and new experiences.
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Attending medical congresses and healthcare events is a way to stay scientifically up to date in a field that is changing fast. These events bring together recent evidence, revised guidelines, unpublished studies and debates on best practices.
Participants follow the evolution of treatments, techniques and care protocols, with direct access to specialists who present cases, research and perspectives that are hard to find outside this setting.
Another benefit is professional networking. Congresses create a space where physicians, managers, researchers, students and industry representatives share experiences, form partnerships, discuss challenges and build connections.
For students and researchers, these gatherings strengthen the résumé and add certifications and academic credits. For managers, they are an opportunity to understand the real-world application of new technologies and how they can transform care and operational processes.
8 medical congresses confirmed for 2026
Check out a list of eight major medical events taking place in 2026.
IMCAS World Congress 2026 – Paris (France), January 29–31
The world congress of the International Master Course on Aging Science (IMCAS) is one of the largest global gatherings dedicated to dermatology, plastic surgery and the science of aging. International specialists will present advances in medical aesthetics, regenerative therapies, emerging technologies and trends in plastic surgery. The program combines live demonstrations, scientific panels and hands‑on workshops.
More information on the event website.
World Health Expo – Dubai (United Arab Emirates), February 9–12
WHX Dubai, formerly Arab Health, is one of the largest medical trade fairs in the world. It brings together professionals from more than 180 countries, with thousands of exhibitors presenting solutions, innovations and technologies with global impact. The event will feature sessions with CME credits, live demonstrations and a large showroom of medical devices and digital systems.
More information on the event website.
ASIME congresses – São Paulo, March 12–14
The 2026 edition of the congresses of the International Association of Aesthetic Medicine (ASIME) will bring together four simultaneous events dedicated to aesthetic medicine, trichology, dermatologic surgery, integrative medicine and dermatology. There will be three days of programming focused on scientific evidence, safety and clinical innovation. The agenda includes lectures, workshops, live demonstrations and case discussions.
The events included are:
• XI Brazilian Congress of Dermatology (CBD) – March 14
• Sponsor and Exhibitor Workshops – March 15
• VI Brazilian Congress of Integrative Medicine – from Pediatrics to Aging – March 16
• XX World Congress of Aesthetic Medicine – March 14–16
More information on the event website.
4th Brazilian Congress of General Medicine (CBMG) – São Paulo, June 11–13
Created by the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB), the CBMG brings together professionals from more than 50 specialties, focusing on the practice of the general physician and the challenges of everyday clinical care. The event seeks to sharpen diagnostic reasoning, strengthen safe clinical decisions and improve the handling of diverse cases. The program will feature lectures, panels, debates and case discussions with specialists.
More information on the event website.
3rd Future & Innovation Health (FIHF) – Porto Alegre, June 25–26
FIHF brings together leaders from the healthcare ecosystem to discuss innovation, science, technology and new ways of organizing care. Participants include public and private managers, clinical professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers and representatives of the pharmaceutical industry. Topics range from digital transformation and care models to patient experience and business opportunities.
More information on the event website.
56th Jornada Paulista de Radiologia (SPR RSNA) – São Paulo, April 30 to May 3
In partnership with the RSNA, the Jornada Paulista de Radiologia will offer 40 simultaneous courses taught by more than 800 instructors from Brazil and abroad. The technical exhibition area will have themed villages (Ultrasound, Innovation and Intervention) and nearly 100 companies showcasing launches. It is aimed at radiologists, residents, technicians and other professionals interested in staying up to date in medical imaging.
More information on the event website.
5th Brazilian Medical Cannabis Congress – São Paulo, May 21–23
The leading national gathering on medical cannabis and industrial hemp discusses clinical evidence, therapeutic applications, regulations and safe protocols. The audience includes physicians, pharmacists, researchers and managers interested in alternative therapies and an integrative approach.
More information on the event website.
XXXI Brazilian Congress of Orthopedic Trauma (CBTO) – São Paulo, June 4–6
CBTO is the leading Brazilian event dedicated exclusively to orthopedic traumatology. The program includes topics such as complex fractures, post-traumatic infections, fragility fractures, arthroplasty in acute trauma and pain management. There will be hands-on workshops, case-solving sessions, competitions between residency programs and a large area of technology applied to trauma.
More information on the official website.
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