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12 - 15 May, 2026
7th International ICOH SC Work Disability Prevention and Integration (WDPI) Conference
28 - 30 June 2026
Reflecting Occupational Health in Times of Aging Societies
14-19 February 2027
ICOH 2027 - 35th International Congress on Occupational Health

12 - 15 May, 2026 - Vancouver, Canada

7th International ICOH SC Work Disability Prevention and Integration (WDPI) Conference

Organized by:Chris McLeod, Associate Professor, University of British Columbia, Canada; Alex Collie, Professor, Monash University, Australia
Sponsored by:Partnership for Work, Health and Safety, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Canada

Topics:
  • Cross-jurisdictional comparison
  • Comparative effectiveness analysis
  • Intervention studies and program evaluation
  • Precarious and marginalized workers
  • Changing nature of work
  • Implications of AI and large language models
  • Determinants of work disability
  • Economics of work disability
  • Health service use in work disabled groups
  • High-risk occupations and industries
  • Long-term consequences of work disability
  • Work accommodations related to return to work and stay at work

Contact Information:
Website: https://wdpi2026.ca/
Email: dawn.mooney@ubc.ca

28 - 30 June 2026 - University of Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany

Reflecting Occupational Health in Times of Aging Societies

Organized by:ICOH SC on Aging and Work

Topics:
The symposium aims to - Critically reflect on the role, scope, and effectiveness of OH in the context of aging workforces. - Compare OH systems, policies, and practices across countries and regions. - Identify gaps between societal needs and current OH practice and gaps between research and practice. - Highlight innovative approaches that promote sustainable work ability, healthy aging at work, and prolonged working lives. Key questions to be addressed include - How is the role of OH defined and debated across different countries? - How has OH adapted to demographic and societal change? - Does current OH practice adequately support sustainable work ability for aging workers? - What successful strategies and models exist that can be transferred internationally.

To download the event flyer, please click here.

Contact Information:
Contact Person: Prof. Hans Martin Hasselhorn
Address: Department of Occupational Health Science University of Wuppertal Gaußstraße 20, D-42119 Wuppertal, Germany
Tel: +40 202 439 2088
Email: hasselhorn@uni-wuppertal.de
Website: http://www.icohweb.org/sc/aging-and-work/

14-19 February 2027 - Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India

ICOH 2027 - 35th International Congress on Occupational Health

Topics:
Under the congress theme: "Occupational Health, Safety & Environment – Growth and Sustainability in Changing Times," we gather to explore the dynamic interplay between occupational health, industry growth, and environmental sustainability amidst the shifting landscapes of the modern world.

Against the backdrop of Mumbai's bustling energy and cultural diversity, this congress serves as a pivotal platform for global experts, practitioners, and stakeholders to exchange insights, strategies, and innovations aimed at fostering a healthier and more sustainable future for workers worldwide.

Call for abstracts and registrations now open – deadline for abstract submission: 22 May 2026.

Contact Information:
Website: www.icoh2027.in