46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine

The 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine will take place from November 9–13, 2026, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The congress is a major international gathering of military medical leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers, academics, policymakers, and industry partners from around the world. Held biennially, the event provides a platform for scientific exchange, professional education, international cooperation, and the advancement of military and operational healthcare. The scientific programme focuses on operational medicine and medical support in complex environments, including combat casualty care, trauma surgery, emergency and disaster response, and field medical operations. Participants will explore evidence-based approaches to managing injuries and medical emergencies in challenging operational and austere settings. Humanitarian medicine and disaster response form another important component of the congress. Discussions examine the role of military medical services in disaster relief, humanitarian operations, peacekeeping, and other crisis situations. The congress also promotes greater interoperability and collaboration between military medical services and civilian healthcare organizations. The programme extends beyond trauma and emergency medicine to include preventive medicine, infectious diseases, mental health, rehabilitation, aerospace medicine, maritime and undersea medicine, and public health. These disciplines reflect the broad range of medical capabilities required to maintain the health and readiness of military personnel and to respond effectively to large-scale emergencies. Emerging medical technologies and digital healthcare are also featured. Participants will examine developments in telemedicine, digital health, medical technology, simulation, and other innovations that can strengthen medical support in remote or operational environments. The congress includes plenary sessions, keynote presentations, expert discussions, workshops, training courses, scientific presentations, and an exhibition and technology showcase. The exhibition will feature medical technologies, field hospital systems, simulation and training solutions, emergency response equipment, pharmaceuticals, digital health solutions, and medical devices. The event also emphasizes international collaboration and interoperability. By bringing together military medical services, civilian healthcare institutions, academia, government organizations, and industry, the congress aims to encourage the exchange of knowledge and strengthen cooperation in military and humanitarian healthcare. Overall, the 46th ICMM World Congress provides a comprehensive platform for advancing military medicine, operational healthcare, disaster medicine, humanitarian health, medical technology, and international medical cooperation, while supporting education, research, innovation, and professional collaboration.