26 May 2026
Meet Us at the 18th World Congress on Public Health, 6–8 September 2026, Cape Town, South Africa
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Conference: 18th World Congress on Public Health
Date: 6–8 September 2026
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
MDPI will be attending the 18th World Congress on Public Health, taking place from 6 to 8 September 2026, as an exhibitor. We welcome researchers from various backgrounds to visit our booth and share their latest ideas with us.
The congress is a premier international forum for exchanging insights on critical global public health challenges and advancing sustainable and equitable public health worldwide. For the first time, the WCPH will take place in South Africa, offering a powerful platform for African voices to engage and contribute to global public health conversations and collaborations. This theme of this congress is “Health without Borders: Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability”, highlighting the global public health community’s unwavering commitment to envisioning and implementing fair and practical solutions to the world’s complex challenges.
With its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Cape Town provides the perfect setting to address pressing global health challenges, such as health equity and sustainability and inclusivity, while fostering international collaboration and innovation in public health. We look forward to welcoming you all in Cape Town!
The following open access journals will be represented at this conference:
If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at the booth and answering any questions that you may have. For more information, please visit https://www.wcph.org/.