WCA · World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA)
World Congress of Anaesthesiology
Countries
130+
Duration
5 days · 15 Apr 2026 – 19 Apr 2026
Frequency
Biennial
About this congress
The World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) is the preeminent global event for anaesthesiologists, held biennially. The 19th edition, WCA2026, will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, bringing together anaesthesiologists and perioperative specialists from over 130 countries. It offers an extraordinary opportunity for the promotion of science, education, training, networking, and the exchange of experience across the spectrum of anaesthesiology, critical care, and pain medicine. The congress features a diverse scientific program with 20 focused tracks, hands-on training, workshops, and networking events, fostering knowledge exchange and global connections. The event will also be available online, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
Key details
- City & country
- Marrakech, MA
- Dates
- 15 Apr 2026 – 19 Apr 2026
- Duration
- 5 days
- Frequency
- Biennial
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Biennial, rotates predictably around five geographical regions: Africa / Middle East; Americas (North, Central, South, and Caribbean); South, Central and East Asia; Europe; Southeast Asia / Australia, New Zealand, Pacific. Alternates between high-income and middle-income countries.
- Commercial type
- B2BConferenceExhibition
- Official website
- wcacongress.org — register free for link access
Who attends
Programme
Tracks
Networking events
- networking and make new connections
- social experience
- Welcome Reception
- Welcome Ceremony