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17-18 September 2026
Global Health Workforce Barcelona
15 - 16 October 2026
ICOH International Conference on Thermal Factors 2026 (Theme: Climate change, heat and health, and workers′ livelihoods)
3 November 2026
Global Work Health Summit: Future Challenges in Occupational Health: Exposure, Disease, and Prediction
9 - 11 November 2026
The First Global Conference on Informal Work (GCIW 2026)
14-19 February 2027
ICOH 2027 - 35th International Congress on Occupational Health

17-18 September 2026 - Barcelona, Spain

Global Health Workforce Barcelona

Organized by:Women In Global Health Spain, with the support of the Scientific Committees on OH for Health Workers, Biohazards and Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Women Health and Work

Topics:
This event builds on the first joint conference organized in Barcelona by ICOH and Women in Global Health, which placed health workers at the center of the global agenda.

The Conference is structured around two complementary days. The first day will focus on the major challenges facing health systems in relation to their workforce: shortages and maldistribution of health workers, unsafe and precarious working conditions, gender and generational inequalities, and the urgent need to integrate occupational health into global health and universal health coverage policies. The second day will highlight scientific evidence and data on the health workforce, addressing leadership, mental health, generational change, and other key dimensions for the sustainability of health systems.

Contact Information:
Contact Person: Rosa Orriols
Email: rosa.orriols@womeningh.org
Website: https://ghwbarcelona.org/

15 - 16 October 2026 - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU). 1, Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai- 600116, India

ICOH International Conference on Thermal Factors 2026 (Theme: Climate change, heat and health, and workers′ livelihoods)

Organized by:Dr. Vidhya Venugopal, Chair, ICOH Scientific Committee on Thermal Factors
Supported by:Dr. Anna Suraya Lecturer, Binawan University, Indonesia, Chair of Unemployment, Job Insecurity and Health

Topics:
  • Representative from the Department of Science and Technology (TBD)
    Topic: Invisible Hazards: Climate Change and Emerging Occupational Health Risks
  • Dr. Priscilla Johnson, Associate Dean & Professor, Department of Physiology, SRIHER, Chennai
    Topic: The Body's Breaking Point: Physiological Responses to Heat and Their Impact on Workforce Health
  • Dr. Krishnan, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati, Assam, India
    Topic: Thermal Balance, Hydration, and Cognitive Performance: Physiological Responses to Occupational Heat Stress
  • Dr. Anna Suraya, Lecturer, Binawan University, Indonesia; Chair, ICOH Scientific Committee on Unemployment, Job Insecurity and Health
    Topic: Unstable Work, Unstable Health: Occupational Safety Gaps Among Insecure Workers in Indonesia
  • Dr. Hsiao-Yu Yang, Professor, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
    Topic: The Silent Epidemic: Heat Stress and Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology Among Outdoor Workers
  • Dr. Somnath Panda, Project Scientist, NIHR GHRC NCD-EC, SRIHER (DU), Chennai
    Topic: Heat Resilience Interventions for Worker Communities: From Onsite Screening Tools to Actionable Health Recommendations
  • Panel Discussion – All Keynote Speakers (Moderator: Dr. Vidhya Venugopal)
    Topic: From Evidence to Action: Bridging Physiology, Policy, and Practice to Protect Worker Health in a Warming World

Contact Information:
Contact Person: Dr. Vidhya Venugopal
Address: Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU). 1, Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai- 600116
Tel: +91 9710830010
Email: vidhyavenugopal@sriramachandra.edu.in
Website: https://sriramachandra.edu/

3 November 2026 - Medellín - Antioquia, Colombia

Global Work Health Summit: Future Challenges in Occupational Health: Exposure, Disease, and Prediction

Organized by:ICOH Scientific Committee on Industrial Hygiene
Sponsored by:Colombian Association of Occupational Hygienists (ACHO), Colombian Society of Occupational Medicine (SCMT)
Supported by:ARL SURA

Topics:
The Global Occupational Health Summit is an international forum that will bring together leading experts, researchers, professionals, and organizations to discuss the future of Occupational Health in a rapidly changing world of work. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the Summit will promote scientific exchange, explore emerging trends, and foster collaborative solutions to strengthen the prevention of occupational diseases and the protection of workers' health.

The Summit will focus on four strategic pillars:
  • Emerging occupational risks and new workplace exposures.
  • Emerging and high-impact occupational diseases.
  • Predictive models and Artificial Intelligence applied to Occupational Safety and Health.
  • Integration of Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology, Toxicology, Ergonomics, Psychology, and Data Science.
The program combines keynote lectures, an international roundtable, and scientific discussions with the Global Action Labs, an innovative collaborative methodology where participants will work in multidisciplinary groups to identify key challenges, prioritize actions, and develop strategic recommendations. The outcomes of these discussions will be consolidated into an International Consensus Document on the future of Occupational Health.

Preliminary Agenda:
  • Opening Ceremony
  • Latin American Perspective
  • International Roundtable
  • Keynote Lectures
  • Global Action Labs
  • Presentation of Conclusions and Closing Session
To download the event flyer, please click here

Contact Information:
Contact Person: Melissa González Caballero
Email: mgonzalez@conhintec.com
Website: https://www.achocapituloantioquia.com/

9 - 11 November 2026 - Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia

The First Global Conference on Informal Work (GCIW 2026)

Organized by:the ICOH Scientific Committee on Occupational Health in Small-Scale Enterprises and the Informal Sector, the Global Coalition for Informal Workers' Health, Safety and Wellbeing (GCIW) (www.gciw.org), and Universidad del Valle.

Topics:
The First Global Conference on Informal Work (GCIW 2026) will be held at Universidad del Valle in Cali on November 9-11 2026.

GCIW 2026 invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and workers’ organizations worldwide to participate in a landmark event dedicated to advancing knowledge, policy, and action for informal workers.

Organized by the ICOH Scientific Committee on Occupational Health in Small-Scale Enterprises and the Informal Sector, the Global Coalition for Informal Workers' Health, Safety and Wellbeing (GCIW) www.gciw.org and Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia. This historic conference will bring together global expertise for the first time to address one of the most critical labor realities of our time.

The First Global Conference on Informal Work (GCIW 2026) will convene leading voices in occupational health, social protection, public policy, and grassroots worker advocacy. Participants will explore innovative research, practical interventions, and collaborative strategies to support safer, healthier, and more equitable working conditions for the billions of people who rely on informal employment across the world.

Contact Information:
Website: https://sites.google.com/correounivalle.edu.co/iciw2026/home

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