2026 Istanbul Medical Congresses: A Professional Guide to Congress Participation and Travel Management

Istanbul is climbing to the top as the global meeting point of the medical world. Ranked among the “Top 8 cities in the world for medical science meetings” by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), Istanbul will host major international organizations in 2026.

During this intense period, managing both individual and corporate congress participation processes flawlessly makes working with an expert congress agency more critical than ever.

2026 Istanbul International Medical Congress Calendar

In 2026, Istanbul is expected to host over 25,000 congress tourists from just four major congresses, and more than 50,000 in total. Here are the highlighted international events:

• APASL 2026 (Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver Meeting): April 22–25 | 2,500 Participants
• ECO 2026 (33rd European Congress on Obesity): May 12–15
• EAACI (European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress): June 12–15 | 6,500 Participants
• WBC (World Buiatrics Congress): September 6–10 | 3,000 Participants
• IFOS (World Congress of Otorhinolaryngology): September 9–13 | 10,000 Senior Participants

National Congress Outlook: The Antalya Agenda

In 2026, Antalya will be the destination for major national congresses. These events require effective travel management planning:

• 62nd National Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition Diseases Congress: May 15–19
• 34th National Dermatology Congress: October 21–25
• 70th Turkish National Pediatrics Congress: November 18–22

Why Should You Work with a Specialized Congress Agency?

Medical congresses require complex registration processes and meticulous accommodation planning. At Viking Tourism, we simplify these processes for you with our professional travel management vision.

Our 2025 Performance and Experience

Throughout 2025, Viking Tourism successfully managed the organizational processes of more than 500 prestigious national and international congresses and meetings. With this operational strength, we offer our clients:

• End-to-End Service: Comprehensive solutions for congress registration, accommodation, and transportation.
• Individual and Corporate Focus: Services at every scale, from a single delegate’s congress participation to large corporate group organizations.
• Operational Confidence: Turnkey projects that allow our guests to focus solely on scientific content.

Investing in the Future: 2027, 2028, and 2030 Congresses

Istanbul’s rise in congress tourism is not limited to 2026. Confirmed future major events already include ESPEN 2027 (6,000 participants), SIOP 2028 (3,000 participants), and a major global medical congress planned for 2030.

Experience the Viking Tourism Difference

Make a difference in your future events with professional congress agency support. We stand by your side at both national and international platforms with our quality-driven travel management approach.

For detailed information and planning: 📩 Email: outkongre@vikingturizm.com.tr 📞 Phone: 0212 334 2600