World Congress

The annual IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology and Psychosocial Academy brings together professionals in diverse fields from around the globe who dialogue about improving cancer care on an international level and developing strategies to add psychosocial issues to all aspects of cancer control. The attendees include, but are not limited to, psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, social scientists, patient advocates, educators and administrators, dieticians, epidemiologists, spiritual care specialists, and vocational rehabilitation specialists.

The congress usually offers three days of symposia, podium presentations and posters addressing a variety of disciplines within cancer supportive care. The congress is held in conjunction with the Psychosocial Academy which offers two days of training workshops and presentations.

2023 World Congress

24th Annual World Congress:
Milan, Italy from August 31 to September 3, 2023

2024 World Congress

25th Annual World Congress:
Please note the location, format and dates will be formally announced in August 2023. We do not announce before that time. 

Now accepting 27th Annual IPOS World Congress Bids

The following are the Annual World Congress submissions deadlines*:

1. 27th - 2026 nominations can be accepted up to August 1, 2023

Please Note:

• Please be specific in your application which year(s) your bid is for.
• We do not accept bids from venues. Bids MUST come from a National Society in the country of interest. Details on National Societies can be view by going to https://ipos-society.org/IPOS-Federation
• The hosting organization benefits from global visibility and recognition as a key global player in the development of psycho-oncology.
• Click here for the official document: Expression of Interest and Proposal Submission Requirements for Hosting the IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology.
• For more information, please email John Chagnon, IPOS Executive Director, at [email protected].