Best of 2026

Best Healthcare Conferences (2026)

We ranked 40 upcoming healthcare conferences worth attending — compare them by date, location and pricing below.

40 ranked events
  1. 1
    Greater New York Dental Meeting 2026

    New York, United States · Nov 27, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026 · Low

    One of the largest dental congresses in the US, free general admission. New York, Nov 27 - Dec 1, 2026.

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    Frontiers Health 2026

    Berlin, Germany · Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026 · High

    A premier global digital health innovation event. Berlin, Oct 20-21, 2026.

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    WCLC 2026 (World Conference on Lung Cancer)

    Seoul, South Korea · Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026 · High

    The largest international meeting on lung and thoracic cancers, from IASLC. Seoul, Sep 12-15, 2026.

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    ERS Congress 2026

    Barcelona, Spain · Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 · High

    The world largest respiratory medicine meeting, from the European Respiratory Society. Barcelona, Sep 5-9, 2026.

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    RSNA 2026

    Chicago, United States · Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026 · High

    The largest radiology meeting in the world. Chicago, Nov 29 - Dec 3, 2026.

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    UEG Week 2026

    Barcelona, Spain · Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026 · High

    A leading European congress in digestive health, from United European Gastroenterology. Barcelona, Oct 17-20, 2026.

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    108th AAOMS Annual Meeting

    Seattle, United States · Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026 · High

    The premier oral and maxillofacial surgery meeting, from AAOMS. Seattle, Sep 28 - Oct 3, 2026.

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    2026 AAPM&R Annual Assembly

    Orlando, United States · Nov 11, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 · High

    The premier physiatry and rehabilitation medicine meeting, from AAPM&R. Orlando, Nov 11-14, 2026.

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    2026 APHA Annual Meeting & Expo

    San Antonio, United States · Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026 · High

    The largest public health gathering of the year, from the American Public Health Association. San Antonio, Nov 1-4, 2026.

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    2026 CNS Annual Meeting (Congress of Neurological Surgeons)

    Washington, United States · Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026 · High

    A premier global neurosurgery meeting, from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Washington DC, Oct 31 - Nov 4, 2026.

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    AAEP 72nd Annual Convention 2026 (American Association of Equine Practitioners)

    Las Vegas, United States · Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 · High

    The largest meeting of equine veterinarians in the world, from the AAEP. Las Vegas, Dec 7-11, 2026.

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    AAO 2026 Annual Meeting

    New Orleans, United States · Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026 · High

    The largest gathering of ophthalmologists in the US, from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. New Orleans, Oct 9-12, 2026.

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    AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO

    Los Angeles, United States · Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026 · High

    The premier ENT and head and neck surgery meeting, from AAO-HNS. Los Angeles, Oct 17-20, 2026.

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    AAP Annual Meeting 2026 (American Academy of Periodontology)

    Seattle, United States · Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 · High

    The premier periodontology and dental implant meeting, from the American Academy of Periodontology. Seattle, Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2026.

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    AAP National Conference & Exhibition 2026

    San Diego, United States · Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026 · High

    The premier pediatric medicine meeting, from the American Academy of Pediatrics. San Diego, Oct 2-6, 2026.

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    AAPS PharmSci 360 2026

    New Orleans, United States · Oct 25, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026 · High

    The premier pharmaceutical sciences meeting. New Orleans, Oct 25-28, 2026.

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    AARC Congress 2026 (American Association for Respiratory Care)

    New Orleans, United States · Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026 · Medium

    The premier meeting for respiratory therapists, from the American Association for Respiratory Care. New Orleans, Nov 14-17, 2026.

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    Academy 2026 (American Academy of Optometry)

    Anaheim, United States · Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026 · High

    A premier optometry education and research meeting, from the American Academy of Optometry. Anaheim, Sep 30 - Oct 3, 2026.

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    ACEP26 Scientific Assembly

    Chicago, United States · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026 · High

    The world largest emergency medicine educational conference, from ACEP. Chicago, Oct 5-8, 2026.

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    ACG 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting

    Nashville, United States · Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026 · High

    A premier clinical gastroenterology meeting, from the American College of Gastroenterology. Nashville, Oct 9-14, 2026.

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    ACR Convergence 2026

    Orlando, United States · Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 · High

    The premier rheumatology meeting, from the American College of Rheumatology. Orlando, Nov 6-11, 2026.

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    ACS Clinical Congress 2026 (American College of Surgeons)

    Washington, United States · Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 29, 2026 · High

    One of the largest surgical education meetings in the world, from the American College of Surgeons. Washington DC, Sep 26-29, 2026.

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    ADA 2026 Scientific Session

    Indianapolis, United States · Oct 8, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026 · High

    The premier US dentistry meeting, from the American Dental Association (formerly SmileCon). Indianapolis, Oct 8-10, 2026.

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    AES 2026 Annual Meeting

    Denver, United States · Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026 · High

    The premier annual meeting in epilepsy, from the American Epilepsy Society. Denver, Dec 4-8, 2026.

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    AHA Scientific Sessions 2026

    Chicago, United States · Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026 · High

    The premier cardiovascular science meeting, from the American Heart Association. Chicago, Nov 6-9, 2026.

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    ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 Annual Meeting

    San Diego, United States · Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026 · High

    The premier anesthesiology and perioperative medicine meeting, from the ASA. San Diego, Oct 16-20, 2026.

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    ASDS Annual Meeting 2026 (American Society for Dermatologic Surgery)

    San Diego, United States · Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 · High

    The premier meeting for dermatologic and cosmetic surgery, from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. San Diego, Nov 5-8, 2026.

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    ASH 2026 (American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting)

    New Orleans, United States · Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 · High

    The premier meeting in hematology, from the American Society of Hematology. New Orleans, Dec 12-15, 2026.

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    ASN Kidney Week 2026

    Denver, United States · Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 · High

    The world premier nephrology meeting, from the American Society of Nephrology. Denver, Oct 21-25, 2026.

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    ASRM 2026 Scientific Congress & Expo

    Baltimore, United States · Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026 · High

    The premier meeting in reproductive medicine, from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Baltimore, Oct 24-28, 2026.

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    ASTRO 2026 Annual Meeting

    Boston, United States · Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 · High

    The leading global conference in radiation oncology, from ASTRO. Boston, Sep 26-30, 2026.

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    AUGS PFD Week 2026 (American Urogynecologic Society)

    Denver, United States · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 7, 2026 · High

    The premier meeting for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery, from AUGS. Denver, Oct 4-7, 2026.

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    BIO-Europe 2026

    Cologne, Germany · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 · High

    Europe largest biopharma partnering conference. Cologne, Nov 9-11, 2026.

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    BioProcess International 2026

    Boston, United States · Sep 22, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026 · High

    The premier bioprocessing and biomanufacturing event. Boston, Sep 22-25, 2026.

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    CAP26 Annual Meeting (College of American Pathologists)

    Las Vegas, United States · Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026 · High

    A premier pathology and laboratory medicine meeting, from the College of American Pathologists. Las Vegas, Oct 3-6, 2026.

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    Cell Bio 2026 (ASCB EMBO Meeting)

    San Diego, United States · Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 · High

    The premier global cell biology meeting, a joint ASCB and EMBO meeting. San Diego, Dec 12-15, 2026.

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    CHEST 2026 Annual Meeting

    Phoenix, United States · Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026 · High

    A premier clinical chest medicine meeting, from the American College of Chest Physicians. Phoenix, Oct 18-21, 2026.

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    COMPAMED 2026

    Düsseldorf, Germany · Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026 · Low

    The world's leading trade fair for medical technology suppliers. Düsseldorf, Nov 16-19, 2026.

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    Emergency Nursing 2026 (Emergency Nurses Association)

    Phoenix, United States · Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026 · Medium

    The premier conference for emergency nursing, from the Emergency Nurses Association. Phoenix, Sep 28 - Oct 1, 2026.

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    FMX 2026 (AAFP Family Medicine Experience)

    Nashville, United States · Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 · High

    The AAFP premier family medicine conference, from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Nashville, Oct 20-24, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What are the best healthcare conferences in 2026?

The list above ranks the top upcoming healthcare events, led by Greater New York Dental Meeting 2026. Rankings combine attendance, industry impact and community signals.

How were these conferences chosen?

Every event is an upcoming, verified conference tagged Healthcare, ordered by its Conferank ranking within that topic.