KUALA LUMPUR    APRIL 19‑22, 2026

ORGANIZED BY:

HOSTED BY:

ORGANIZED BY
World Federation of Hemophilia

HOSTED BY
Hemophilia Society of Malaysia

SUPPORTED BY

About the WFH World Congress

We’re excited to announce that the WFH 2026 World Congress will take place from April 19 to 22 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As the most comprehensive international event on bleeding disorders in 2026, Congress has something for everyone in the bleeding disorders community—whether you’re a person with a bleeding disorder, a family member, healthcare professional, researcher, policymaker, advocate, or industry representative.

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WFH 2026 World Congress
[email protected]

ORGANIZED BY:
World Federation of Hemophilia

HOSTED BY:
Hemophilia Society of Malaysia

SUPPORTED BY:

Why attend?

  • Access a world-class scientific and multidisciplinary program covering the latest advances in bleeding disorders care and treatment
  • Take part in six professional tracks: Nursing, Dental, Laboratory Sciences, Psychosocial, Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders (WGBD)
  • Connect with global experts and peers to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and grow your network
  • Engage in discussions with WFH leadership and country representatives on development activities and global priorities
  • Enjoy a rich social calendar and the chance to experience the energy and culture of Kuala Lumpur
  • Support the WFH mission—your attendance helps us deliver programs where they’re needed most, especially in countries with limited resources

The Congress brings together a wide range of participants: hematologists, pediatricians, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, physiotherapists, dentists, nurses, social workers, psychologists, geneticists, lab technicians, scientists, regulators, advocates, and industry leaders.

The event will also feature updates on key WFH initiatives:

  • The World Bleeding Disorders Registry (WBDR)
  • The Gene Therapy Registry (GTR)
  • The Cornerstone Initiative
  • The VWD Initiative
  • The Path to Access to Care and Treatment (PACT) Program
  • The Twinning Program

Read on to find out more about the WFH 2024 World Congress!

CONGRESS LOCATION

The WFH World Congress has been held every two years since 1965. This important event contributes to our mission to improve and sustain care for people with inherited bleeding disorders around the world.

The WFH General Assembly is responsible for making the final decision as regards to the selection of the WFH World Congress host city. The selection of the host city is an open process that supports the WFH mission of serving all our members—regardless of their geographic location. To fulfill this mandate, the Congress is hosted in a different region every two years.

Chicago, U.S.A.

XXXVIII - 2028

2028

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

XXXVII - April 19 to 22, 2026

2026

Madrid, Spain

XXXVI - April 21 to 24, 2024

2024

Montreal, Canada

XXXV - May 8 to 11, 2022

2022

Virtual Summit

XXXIV - June 14 to 19, 2020

2020

Glasgow, United Kingdom

XXXIII - May 20 to 24, 2018

2018

Orlando, U.S.A.

XXXII - July 24 to 28, 2016

2016

Melbourne, Australia

XXXI - May 11 to 15, 2014

2014

Paris, France

XXX - July 8 to 12, 2012

2012

Buenos Aires, Argentina

XXIX - July 10 to 14, 2010

2010

Istanbul, Türkiye

XXVIII - June 1 to 5, 2008

2008

Vancouver, Canada

XXVII - May 21 to 25, 2006

2006

Bangkok, Thailand

XXVI - October 17 to 21, 2004

2004

Seville, Spain

XXV - May 19 to 24, 2002

2002

Montreal, Canada

XXIV - July 16 to 21, 2000

2000

The Hague, Netherlands

XXIII - May 17 to 21, 1998

1998

Dublin, Ireland

XXII - June 23 to 28, 1996

1996

Mexico City, Mexico

XXI - April 24 to 29, 1994

1994

Athens, Greece

XX - October 12 to 17, 1992

1992

Washington D.C., U.S.A.

XIX - August 14 to 19, 1990

1990

Madrid, Spain

XVIII - May 26 to 31, 1988

1988

Milano, Italy

XVII - June 8 to 13, 1986

1986

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

XVI - August 24 to 28, 1984

1984

Stockholm, Sweden

XV - June 27 to July 1, 1983

1983

San Jose, Costa Rica

XIV - July, 1981

1981

Tel Aviv, Israel

XIII - July 8 to 13, 1979

1979

New York, U.S.A.

XII - 1977

1977

Kyoto, Japan

XI - 1976

1976

Helsinki, Finland

X - July 30 to August 1, 1975

1975

Istanbul, Türkiye

IX - August 20 to 22, 1974

1974

Buenos Aires, Argentina

VIII - 1972

1972

Tehran, Iran

VII - 1971

1971

Baden, Austria

VI - July 25 to 27, 1970

1970

Montreal, Canada

V - August 26 to 27, 1968

1968

West Germany

IV - 1966

1966

Paris, France

III - September 7 to 9, 1965

1965

Amsterdam, Netherlands

II - August 27 to 28, 1964

1964

Copenhagen, Denmark

I - June 25, 1963

1963

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)

Voted the Best Convention Centre in Malaysia and Southeast Asia by SOURCE , the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is strategically located in the heart of the city, next to the 50-acre KLCC Park and the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers. The centre has over 2,000 onsite hotel rooms and 22,000 more within walking distance and is seamlessly connected to 350 food and beverage outlets via a 1.7 km covered pedestrian walkway.

ORGANIZING AND PROGRAM COMMITTEES

Organizing Committee

Medical Committee

PWBD Committee

Staff

Cesar Garrido

Chair
Venezuela

Antonio José Almeida

Committee member
Canada

Shakir Aziz

Committee member
Malaysia

Alain Baumann

Committee member
Canada

Barry Flynn

Committee member
United Kingdom

Edwin Goh

Committee member
Malaysia

Taqrir Akramin Khalib

Committee member
Malaysia

Glenn Pierce

Committee member
U.S.A.

Veena Selvaratnam

Committee member
Malaysia

Glenn Pierce

Co-chair
U.S.A.

Veena Selvaratnam

Co-chair
Malaysia

Branislav Bajkin

Committee member
Serbia

Marlène Beijlevelt

Committee member
The Netherlands

Christian Carulli

Committee member
Italy

Cedric Hermans

Committee member
Belgium

Joyce Lam Ching Mei

Committee member
Singapore

Michelle Lavin

Committee member
Ireland

Johnny Mahlangu

Committee member
South Africa

Nguyen Thi Mai

Committee member
Vietnam

Mike Makris

Committee member
United Kingdom

Maria Elisa Mancuso

Committee member
Italy

Silmara Montalvão

Committee member
Brazil

Margareth Ozelo

Committee member
Brazil

Steven Pipe

Committee member
U.S.A.

Nongnuch Sirachainan

Committee member
Thailand

Alok Srivastava

Committee member
India

Huyen Tran

Committee member
Australia

Raymond Wong

Committee member
Hong Kong

Mathieu Jackson

Co-chair
Canada

Taqrir Akramin Khalib

Co-chair
Malaysia

Ekawat Suwantaroj

Co-chair
Thailand

Tahani Ali

Committee member
Syria

Tatiana Bathfield

Committee member
Mauritius

Maya Bloomberg

Committee member
U.S.A.

Amanda Brito del Pino

Committee member
Uruguay

Patricia Cabré

Committee member
Spain

Natashia Coco

Committee member
Australia

Masood Fareed Malik

Committee member
Pakistan

William McKeown

Committee member
United Kingdom

Pamela Narayan

Committee member
India

Bradley Rayner

Committee member
South Africa

Soledad Rivero Haedo

Committee member
Argentina

Emilie Réhel

Scientific Program Manager
Canada

Braudon Yeo

Partnerships Manager
Canada

MEDTECH AND AIFA COMPLIANCE

The WFH 2026 World Congress (EMT-26-08100) is compliant with MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and EFPIA Code of Practice. The status is available here.
The WFH 2026 World Congress has been approved by AIFA (Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco).

CONGRESS NEWS

Meet our new Board of Directors

Meet the WFH 2026 Board of Directors electees

At the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) 2026 Annual Meeting of the General Assembly in April 2026, new members were elected to the Board of Directors, including to the position of Vice President, Medical, and Vice President, Finance. ...
WFH 2026 World Congress wraps up with strong global participation

WFH 2026 World Congress wraps up with strong global participation

The WFH 2026 World Congress has come to a close after four dynamic days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from April 19 to 22. ...
Congress Daily Morning Edition: Day 3, Wednesday, April 22

Congress Daily Morning Edition: Day 3, Wednesday, April 22

Good morning, and welcome to Day 3 of the WFH 2026 World Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read on to find out more about some of the top events taking place today....

Congress social media toolkit

Help us build a buzz with our Social Media Toolkit and spread the word about the WFH 2024 World Congress. Together, we have the power to reshape the future of bleeding disorders. Share the excitement and spread the word far and wide! 

Disclaimer

The information on the WFH website is provided for general information purposes only. The WFH does not engage in the practice of medicine and under no circumstances recommends particular treatment for specific individuals. For diagnosis or consultation on a specific medical problem, the WFH recommends that you contact your physician or local treatment centre. Before administering any products, the WFH urges patients to check dosages with a physician or hemophilia centre staff, and to consult the pharmaceutical company’s printed instructions.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, the WFH does not guarantee the information is accurate, and is not responsible in any way whatsoever for damages arising out of the use of this website or any of the information contained herein.

Messages posted to WFH discussion forums, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms do not represent the opinions of the World Federation of Hemophilia, its staff, or Board of Directors. The author of a message is solely responsibility for its content. Information posted on WFH social networks and platforms should never be a substitute for individualized professional medical advice, even when the author has medical qualifications or is considered an authority. Information posted to a discussion group should not be used to diagnose or treat a specific health problem without consulting a qualified healthcare professional. The WFH recommends that you contact your physician or local treatment centre if you have any individual questions or concerns.

References and links to other websites or references to other organizations, products, services, or publications do not constitute endorsement or approval by the WFH. The WFH is not responsible and assumes no liability for the content of any linked websites.

Fraud Alert

Unauthorized solicitations – Warning

The WFH has been made aware of various correspondences—circulated via e-mail and telephone—coming from individuals impersonating WFH staff or falsely stating that they are associated with the WFH. These correspondences, which may seek to obtain money using the name of someone affiliated with the WFH, are fraudulent and come from outside of our organization.

If you receive a suspicious solicitation, exercise extreme caution. In the case of an email, look at the email address to see if it looks suspicious (for example, all WFH emails come from @wfh.org).

We are asking you to remain vigilant, and if you have any doubts about the correspondence, please forward the email to the WFH at [email protected] or call +1 514-875-7944.