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18 September 2025

Symposium: Work & Vision

18 September 2025

Nanotechnology and occupational health: state of the art and future perspectives

2 October 2025

Round Table: Work-related ophthalmologic diseases

6 - 7 October 2025

Biohazards at the workplace - magnitude of the problem and potential solutions

6 - 9 October 2025

Preventing Occupational Disease - 30th EPICOH conference

11 - 14 November 2025

25th International Symposium on Shiftwork and Working Time!

10 - 12 December 2025

Joint Congress of ICOH-WOPS and APA-PFAW 2025 - Imagine. Shaping tomorrow: work and well-being

11 - 13 December 2025

3rd International SC Occupational Medicine Conference

15 - 17 April 2026

8th International Conference on the History of Occupational and Environmental Health

7 -10 May 2026

4th International Conference of ICOH SC on Occupational Medicine & 3rd Macedonia Congress on Occupational Health

18 September 2025 - Guadalajara, Mexico - From 16.00 to 17.30 Symposium: Work & Vision Organized by: the ICOH Scientific Committee on Work and Vision Topics: Held at the occasion of the XIX Latin American Congress on Occupational Health in Guadalajara, Mexico — from September 17 to 20, 2025 — this Symposium will feature the participation of the following speakers: Moderator: Dr. Elia Enriquez Viveros (Mexico – Former ICOH Board Member) Speakers: Dr. Jorge Morales Camino (Mexico – Former ICOH Vice President): “Computer vision syndrome” Dr. Francisco Fernandes Cortes (Brazil – President of ANAMT): “Impact of climate change on workers' vision” Dr. Jonh Astete Cornejo (Peru – President of SOPESO): “Occupational ophthalmologic evaluation and visual syndrome” Dr. Claudio Taboadela (Argentina – Chair W&V ICOH SC): “Work-related vision disorders” Discussion The event will be held in Spanish. To download the event flyer, please click here Contact Information Contact Person: Dr. Claudio Hernan TABOADELA Email: ctaboadela@fibertel.com.ar
18 September 2025 - Webinar via zoom - 13.00pm (Perú time)/ 20.00pm CET Nanotechnology and occupational health: state of the art and future perspectives Organized by: ICOH National Secretary for Perú and Scientific Committee on Nanomaterial Workers’ Health Topics: Introduction to the ICOH Scientific Committee on Nanomaterial Workers’ Health Occupational Exposure to Nanomaterials: Health Effects and Biological Monitoring Harmonized Approach to Nanomaterials’ Exposure and Effect Evaluation: Insights from the EU-NanoExplore Project Risk Assessment and Management for a Responsible Nanotechnology Development Speakers: Dr. Maria Cecilia Colautti – Secretary of the ICOH SC on Nanomaterial Workers’ Health Dr. Veruscka Leso – Chair of the ICOH SC on Nanomaterial Workers’ Health, Researcher in Occupational Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Italy Prof. Enrico Bergamaschi – Full Professor of Occupational Medicine, University of Turin, Italy Prof. Ivo Iavicoli – Past-Chair of the ICOH SC on Nanomaterial Workers’ Health, Full Professor of Occupational Medicine, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy Registration: Click here to join the webinar To download the event flyer, please click here Contact Information: Contact Person: Dr. Norvil Antonio Mera Chu Email: scomlima2025@gmail.com
2 October 2025 - Goiania, Brazil - From 16.30 to 18.00 Round Table: Work-related ophthalmologic diseases Organized by: the ICOH Scientific Committee on Work & Vision Topics: Held at the occasion of the 22nd Congress of the National Association of Occupational Medicine of Brazil — Goiania, Brazil, October 1–4, 2025 — this event will feature the participation of the following speakers: Event: Round Table: Work-related ophthalmologic diseases Date and Time: 2 October 2025, from 16:30 to 18:00 Location: Goiania, Brazil Chair: Dr. Claudio Taboadela (Argentina – Chair ICOH W&V SC) Speakers: Dr. Tânia Schaeffer (Brazil – Ophthalmologist): “Ophthalmological aspects.” Dr. Ruddy Facci (Brazil – Former Chair W&V SC): “Occupational aspects.” Dr. Eduardo Sá (Brazil – Secretary W&V SC): “Relationship between ophthalmologic and occupational aspects.” Discussion The event will be held in Portuguese. Contact Information Contact Person: Dr. Claudio Hernan TABOADELA Email: ctaboadela@fibertel.com.ar
6 - 7 October 2025 - Hamburg, Germany Biohazards at the workplace - magnitude of the problem and potential solutions Organized by: ICOH SC on Biohazards and Occupational Health; University Clinics Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) and BGW Sponsored by: Accident Insurance and Prevention in the Health and Welfare Services (BGW) Supported by: ILO, ISSA Topics: ILO's initiatives related to biohazards Biohazards in wastewater plants Silico-Tuberculosis Work-related COVID-19 outside of the healthcare system Resilience of OSH-Systems - what can be learned from the pandemic All other subjects related to biohazards at the workplace The call for abstracts for the first midterm meeting of the SC Biohazards and Occupational Health in Hamburg October 6 to 7 2025 is open until May 31st 2025. All kind of abstracts related to biohazards at the workplace are welcome. For any questions please contact the chair of the SC Albert Nienhaus, Hamburg, Germany albert.nienhaus@bgw-online.de. For more information please see www.scboh2025.com Contact Information Address: Accident Insurance and Prevention in the Health and Welfare Services (BGW), Department of Occupational Medicine, Hazardous Substances and Public Health, Pappelallee 35-37, 22089 Hamburg, Germany Website: http://scboh2025.com (opens soon) Email: albert.nienhaus@bgw-online.de
6 - 9 October 2025 - Utrecht, the Netherlands Preventing Occupational Disease - 30th EPICOH conference Organized by: ICOH Scientific Committee on Epidemiology in OH - EPICOH Topics: The prevention of occupational diseases requires trans-disciplinary research, involving etiological studies, exposure studies, and the development of early-warning systems. Focus on the scientific process as well as the use of scientific knowledge in policy. Highlighting trans-disciplinary research to inspire real-world impact and implementation of scientific knowledge. An inspiring program with keynote lectures, mini-symposia, and poster sessions. Opportunities to network, including events for early career researchers. Registration opens shortly – mark the dates! Contact information Website: https://epicoh2025.com/
11 - 14 November 2025 - Guaruja, Brazil 25th International Symposium on Shiftwork and Working Time! Organized by: International Shift Work and Working Time Society Sponsored by: Society for Research on Biological Rhythms, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development) Supported by: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel) Associação Brasileira de Sono (Brazilian Sleep Association) FAPESP: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (The São Paulo Research Foundation) Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (Federal University of Uberlândia) Universidade de São Paulo (University of São Paulo) Topics: The central theme this time is "Basic-to-Translational Science for Preventing and Managing Chronic Diseases in Shift Workers: Challenges and Barriers Hindering Progress." The event will focus on the need to discuss fundamental and applied issues in the field of shift and night work, a labor modality that accounts for approximately 30% of the global workforce and is associated with an increased risk of various health disorders, particularly sleep, metabolic, cardiovascular, and psychological disorders, as well as the risk of workplace accidents, according to scientific literature. The deadline for submitting abstracts and applications for funding opportunities has been extended to March 17. In addition to the two existing funding types, the Working Time Society (WTS) will offer five awards for early-career researchers to support their participation in the 25th International Symposium on Shiftwork and Working Time. These awards will follow the same eligibility criteria as the five awards provided by SRBR. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Contact Information Address: Tao Assessoria de Marketing e Eventos Ltda., Rua Pamplona 788, Sala 32, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo, SP 01405-001 Website: https://www.shiftwork2025.com Email: ligia@taoassessoria.com.br
10 - 12 December 2025 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Joint Congress of ICOH-WOPS and APA-PFAW 2025 - Imagine. Shaping tomorrow: work and well-being Organized by: ICOH Scientific Committee on Work Organization & Psychosocial Factors; Asia Pacific Academy for Psychosocial Factors at Work Important Update: Extended Abstract Submission Deadline The deadline for abstract submission for the Joint Congress in Vietnam (10-12 December 2025) has been extended to the 31st May 2025. Due to the Easter holidays, the Congress Organisers have made a decision to move the deadline dates. We look forward to receiving your abstracts and your attendance at the upcoming congress. Kind regards Denise Minnie ICOH WOPS Secretary Contact Information: Website: Conferences - Asia Pacific Academy To download the conference flyer, please click here To view the conference video, please click here
11 - 13 December 2025 - Lima, Perù 3rd International SC Occupational Medicine Conference Organized by: SC Occupational Medicine & ICOH Peru Topics: Pre-conference Workshop Plenary Sessions Semi-plenary Sessions Special Sessions Free Paper Presentations Venue: Universidad de Piura-CAMPUS LIMA To download the event flyer, please click here Contact information Contact person: Dr. Norvil Antonio Mera Chu Website: https://scomicohperu.com Email: scomlima2025@gmail.com
15 - 17 April 2026 - Leuven, Belgium 8th International Conference on the History of Occupational and Environmental Health Organized by: ICOH Scientific Committee on the History of the Prevention of Occupational and Environmental Diseases Topics: The conference will emphasize the historical influences on occupational health, including technological advances and socio-economic changes that have introduced new hazards. It aims to connect historians and practitioners, featuring keynote lectures, open calls for abstracts, and a preconference program with study excursions. Updates on registration and submissions will be available on the conference website soon. To download the event flyer, please click here. Contact Information Website: https://bit.ly/icoh-history-2026
7 -10 May 2026 - Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia 4th International Conference of ICOH SC on Occupational Medicine & 3rd Macedonia Congress on Occupational Health Organized by: ICOH SC on Occupational Medicine & ICOH National Secretary for Republic of North Macedonia Topics: Plenary Sessions Semi-plenary Sessions Special Sessions Free Paper Presentations Workshops To download the conference flyer, please click here Contact Information: Contact Person: Gogillan SEVARATNAM Email: gogillan@gmail.com