International Photodynamic Association (IPA)
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IPA World Congress Application Portal

IPA World Congress Application Portal

 

IPA World Congress — Host Application
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International Photodynamic Association

IPA World Congress — Host Application

The IPA World Congress is held every two years and is the leading global gathering in photodynamic therapy, photodiagnosis, and photomedicine. Complete this application to be considered as the host for a future congress.

Applicant Eligibility & Requirements
  • The lead applicant must be an active IPA member in good standing.
  • The proposed venue must be capable of accommodating a minimum of 300 delegates.
  • Applicants must be prepared to deliver a 10-minute presentation (with slides) virtually at the next IPA Board Meeting.
  • The applicant must demonstrate confirmed or credible access to initial funding sources.

Fields marked * are required.

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Lead Applicant & Contact Information

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Proposed Congress Details

The next available IPA World Congress opening is for the 21st congress in 2029. Applications are reviewed 3–4 years before the proposed date.
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Potential Meeting Venues

Primary Venue

Alternate / Backup Venue (if applicable)

Accommodation

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Sources of Funding

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Congress Chair & Program Committee

Congress Chair

Preliminary Program Committee

Please list confirmed or proposed committee members. A full committee is not required at this stage — indicate names and roles where possible.
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Preliminary Scientific Program

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Logistics, Costs & Accessibility

Registration

Travel & Transportation

Safety & Accessibility

Meals & Additional Costs

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Planning Timeline & Progress Milestones

The IPA Congress Oversight Committee uses milestone tracking to ensure congresses stay on schedule. Please provide your planned timeline for key milestones across the four-year planning horizon.
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Supporting Statement

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Declaration & Submission Agreement

By submitting this application, you confirm that all information provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge. You understand that:

• Your application will be reviewed by the IPA Board of Directors and the Congress Oversight Committee.

• You may be invited to present your bid virtually at an IPA Board Meeting, and must submit presentation slides at least two weeks in advance.

• The final congress host is determined by a vote of the IPA Board. Submission of this application does not guarantee selection.

• Your contact information may be shared with IPA Board Members for the purposes of evaluating this application.

A confirmation email will be sent to the address provided. For questions, contact the IPA Secretariat.