Announcing the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics – Cape Town – October 2025
The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is delighted to announce that the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics will be held on 5–9 October 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, in collaboration with the South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SASOG).
Advancing women’s health: a journey of unity and freedom
FIGO Cape Town 2025 will provide a global platform for participating delegates and organisations to learn, share, exchange ideas, build alliances and propose solutions to the challenges facing women and girls’ health and rights.
Local, regional and international thought leaders will unite with 8,000+ delegates at FIGO’s world-leading event in Cape Town. Together, we will advance the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. Together, we will stand up, speak out and call for urgent action to improve and protect comprehensive health access and rights. And so together, we will move forward in our collective journey to build a better future for women, girls and newborns worldwide.
Join our collective effort: pre-register now
The five-day scientific programme for FIGO Cape Town 2025 is a collaboration between FIGO and our partners, kindred organisations, member societies and the African Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AFOG) – FIGO’s allied regional federation for Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean region. In addition to the world-leading scientific programme, FIGO Cape Town 2025 will offer a range of pre-Congress workshops and an exciting social programme including a special Gala dinner.
Visit the FIGO Cape Town 2025 website to pre-register your interest. By pre-registering, you will be the first to hear about 2025 Congress news, including abstract submissions, early registration, programme announcements and more. Early bird registration rates will be available in January 2025, including exclusive domestic rates for those working or living in South Africa and discounted rates for delegates from low- and middle-income countries.
Advance the conversation: prepare your submissions
FIGO Cape Town 2025 will be delivered in English, with some sessions available in French and Spanish via simultaneous interpretation. The scientific programme will include a variety of engaging session formats including plenaries, breakout sessions and hands-on workshops. Session topics will span the specialties of obstetrics, gynaecology and women’s health and rights, with a particular focus on important issues and updates pertaining to FIGO’s Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Have your say in our scientific programme by submitting an abstract. We have a range of activities you can get involved in. Consider sharing your research in an abstract, shaping our programme with a session, and showcasing a video within our film festival.
Submissions will open on Wednesday 18 September 2024 – pre-register for the congress via the FIGO Cape Town 2025 website to be among the first to be informed when submissions open.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town next year!