When and where is ICMM 2026?

9 to 13 November 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Workshops are on 9 November; the congress and exhibition run 10 to 13 November.

How much does congress registration cost?

Regular online rates (29 August to 8 November 2026) are AED 3,000 for members, AED 3,500 for non-members and AED 1,000 for a day pass, including 5% VAT. UAE students register free.

Can I visit only the exhibition?

Yes. Exhibition visitor registration is free and gives floor access on the days you choose, but excludes scientific sessions, workshops and CME.

Are workshops included in the congress pass?

No. Workshops need separate registration: AED 270 for pre-congress workshops and AED 135 for congress workshops.

What is the dress code?

Business attire or military dress uniform for scientific sessions; business formal or full ceremonial military dress for the opening and closing ceremonies.

46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine 2026

Name: 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine 2026
Start: 2026-11-09T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-13T18:00:00+00:00
Location: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

About this event

The ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine is held every two years by the International Committee of Military Medicine, and its 46th edition comes to Abu Dhabi. It brings senior military medical leaders, clinicians, researchers, academics and industry partners together to share advances in operational medicine, field surgery, disaster response, humanitarian health and emerging medical technology, and to strengthen cooperation between military health services.

Programme structure

Workshops, the congress and the exhibition run on different days, so plan registration around them.

Mon 9 Nov (Day 0): pre-congress workshops and specialist courses, registered separately
Tue 10 - Fri 13 Nov (Days 1-4): scientific programme, plenary and hall sessions, focus group discussions
Tue 10 - Fri 13 Nov: Exhibition and Technology Showcase, free to visit
CME hours available across hall sessions, workshops and focus groups

Congress goals

The programme is built around five aims set by the organisers.

Strengthen ties between military medical services worldwide
Present the latest research, technologies and best practice
Standardise approaches to medical support in operational and humanitarian settings
Offer workshops, courses and hands-on demonstrations
Showcase military medicine's role in disaster relief and peacekeeping

Who attends

Delegates span dozens of clinical and allied disciplines, from emergency medicine, trauma and orthopaedic surgery, anaesthesiology and critical care to aerospace and undersea medicine, nursing, paramedicine, pharmacy, rehabilitation, public health and digital health, as well as researchers, epidemiologists, medical educators and students. The organisers expect more than 2,000 delegates and 300+ speakers.

Partners

Tawazun is the National Defence Enablement Partner. Strategic partners include Burjeel, EDGE, Gulf Drug, M42, Mubadala and PureHealth, with Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau as destination partner.

Tickets & passes

Exhibition Visitor — Free: Exhibition floor access on chosen days; no sessions, workshops or CME
Member Fee — AED 3,000: Full congress; incl. 5% VAT; online rate 29 Aug - 8 Nov 2026
Non-Member Fee — AED 3,500: Full congress; incl. 5% VAT
Day Fee — AED 1,000: One congress day, valid 10-13 November only; incl. VAT
Medical / Affiliated Studies Student — AED 1,000: Incl. VAT
Low / Medium Income Countries — AED 1,500: As per UN classification; incl. VAT
UAE Students — Free
Pre-Congress Workshops — AED 270: Separate registration
Congress Workshops — AED 135: Separate registration

46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine 2026 was a Healthcare event that took place 9-13 Nov 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.