2026 Calendar of Side Events: 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79)
The Central Hub for WHA79 Side Events The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) is proud to host the community's primary calendar for the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79). As the global health community gathers in Geneva in May 2026, this resource serves as your comprehensive guide to the week’s agenda.
This public WHA79 Side Event Schedule tracks both official and independent gatherings, offering a centralized view of what is happening across Geneva and online.
Use this calendar to:
Discover high-impact sessions, panels, and networking receptions.
Coordinate your schedule with partners and policymakers.
Navigate the complex landscape of events during WHA week.
Disclaimer The inclusion of events on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the Global Surgery Foundation (GSF). While this WHA 2026 calendar is updated regularly, GSF does not assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of third-party listings. We strongly encourage attendees to verify all event details (time, venue, and registration) directly via the official host links provided.
Hosting an event at WHA79? Add it to the schedule.
Ensure your session is visible to the thousands of delegates, policymakers, and partners using this guide to navigate the assembly. We welcome submissions for all relevant global health side events, whether held in-person in Geneva or virtually.
Submission Guidelines
To be listed on the WHA79 Calendar, your event must be:
Relevant: Focused on global health or WHA79 agenda topics.
Open: Accessible to the public (no private/internal team meetings).
Confirmed: Must have a set date, time, and valid registration link or venue.
Timely: Taking place in May 2026 during the assembly period.
Note: GSF reserves the right to decline submissions that are purely commercial, incomplete, or unrelated to the assembly.
Monday, 19 May 2029
WHA side-events schedule
Side-Event of the Global Surgery Foundation (GSF)
The Global Surgery Foundation
Evening
Ballroom A, Hotel InterContinental
Something missing? Use the button at the top of this page to submit a 2026 WHA79 side-event.