September 11, 2026 – The 2026 International Federation of Healthcare Engineering (IFHE) World Congress, marking its first-ever co-location with the Healthcare Design (HCD) Conference + Expo, will be held Oct. 17–20 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Hosted by the Association of Medical Facility Professionals and produced by Forge (formerly Emerald) in partnership with IFHE, the pairing gives facility, engineering and operations professionals a single venue to connect with the designers and architects shaping healthcare environments.
The IFHE World Congress offers 30+ sessions on engineering strategy, operational readiness, facility planning and global healthcare perspectives, plus sessions purpose-built for healthcare engineering and facilities professionals. Facility managers who want full access to HCD’s 110+ session program alongside the IFHE track can do so through the IFHE and HCD Full Conference Pass.
The joint full conference pass also unlocks access to all keynotes and networking events, including welcome receptions and the HCD networking party, plus breakfasts and lunches.
Save $300 off your joint full conference pass with promo code MCMORROW300. Register at HCD Expo.
