Meet the keynote speakers for FIGO Cape Town 2025
We are delighted to announce an exceptional line-up of keynote speakers who will set the tone for this year’s Congress with their vision, leadership and passion for women’s health and rights.
Meet our keynote speakers:
- Dr Sima Samar, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and internationally acclaimed human rights advocate, will deliver the prestigious Mahmoud Fathalla Lecture.
- Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE, Chief Midwife, International Confederation of Midwives (ICM).
- H.E. Mutula Kilonzo Junior CBS, Governor of Makueni County, Kenya.
- Ms Angela Nguku, Founder and Executive Director of the White Ribbon Alliance.
Read more about our keynote sessions and speakers
Don't miss out on key sessions and hands on learning
Our programme is packed full of exciting sessions on a wide variety of topics such as The President’s Session on postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), curated by FIGO President Professor Kihara Anne-Beatrice. This landmark session will bring together global leaders to share valuable insights and address critical issues in PPH prevention and care.
Join FIGO and the World Health Organization (WHO) in an exciting symposium exploring: Can we eliminate cervical cancer by 2030? Or connect with leading experts from the Gates Foundation in a session dedicated to vaccination in pregnancy.
Delegates will also have the opportunity to engage with leading professionals in our pre-congress interactive workshops and hands-on simulation labs.
Our educational activities are designed to sharpen your skills and expand your knowledge, highlights include:
- Half day pre-congress workshops, such as POCUS (hosted by International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology), onsite at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
- Full day pre-congress workshops, such as Diagnosis and repair of 3rd/4th degree obstetric tears using animal tissue, with transportation provided from the congress venue.
- Hands on simulation labs throughout Congress, including endoscopic suturing.
- Social events and networking opportunities, interact with your global colleagues outside of the scientific programme to enjoy the finest South African hospitality, cuisine and entertainment.
Discover the programme and explore educational activities.
Save $102 on registration
Don't miss your chance to secure early bird pricing and save up to $102 on your registration fees. Early bird rates end soon, on Wednesday 4 June. By registering today, you’ll guarantee access to all that Congress has to offer—at the best available price.
Additional savings are available for participants from low and lower-middle-income countries, South African residents, midwives, trainees and allied health professionals. Groups can also enjoy up to 25% off with group booking discounts.