World Congress of Gynecology & Obstetrics

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Every three years since FIGO was founded in 1954, thousands of gynecologists and obstetricians gather in one city to spend a week not only analyzing and discussing new medical discoveries but also looking at problems and issues that can be addressed by the application of low cost techniques. The site for the World Congress rotates between the Africa-Eastern Mediterranean, Asia-Oceania, Europe, Latin America and North America regions of FIGO. The site is selected six years in advance by a majority vote at the General Assembly.

FIGO Congress Organizing Committee

The FIGO Congress Organizing Committee is responsible for all aspects of the organisation of the World Congress and in addition has a brief to investigate the feasibility of intermediate regional meetings, seminars or workshops according to perceived needs.

Planning of the scientific programme for the Congress is delegated to a dedicated Scientific Programme Committee.

Scientific Programme

The Scientific Programme is one of the most important elements of any FIGO World Congress and consists of seminars, “meet the experts” sessions, debates, plenary sessions, discussions on new technology, new developments, updates and interactive sessions. The programme invariably includes free oral communications sessions and sponsored symposia.

XIX World Congress – Cape Town, South Africa 2009

The 2009 FIGO World Congress took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa from 4th to 9th October 2009. An outstanding scientific and cultural programme was put together which it is believed met the needs of all participants. The scientific and industrial exhibits presented the latest information and provided attendees with a dramatic insight into the ongoing changes in women’s health care.

The FIGO World Congress is built around science and its advancement, and a varied, interesting and informative science-based programme was developed by Dr Tom Baskett from Canada that not only presented the latest science and practice but also addressed the many issues that affect women’s health world-wide. Each congress day included plenary sessions, keynote lectures, seminars and free communications sessions. Key areas of interest were the focus of plenary sessions, while seminars featured leading experts addressing different aspects of a specific topic. Young scientists were encouraged to present their work and poster presentations were featured heavily.

The Congress was undertaken with the assistance of The South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

XX World Congress – Rome, Italy, 2012

The XX FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics will take place in Rome, Italy, in 2012. More details on the event will be posted on this site as soon as possible.