Global Healthcare Built Community Leaders to Converge in New Orleans, 2026
Prepare for an unprecedented convergence of healthcare innovation! The International Federation of Hospital Engineering (IFHE) International Conference and the Healthcare Design (HCD) Conference + Expo will co-locate in New Orleans, Louisiana, from October 17-20, 2026, promising to deliver one of the most dynamic healthcare events ever held in the United States.
This landmark event will bring together leading professionals in hospital engineering, healthcare design, and related fields from around the globe, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange on the latest advancements and best practices.
The Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP), the exclusive United States “A” member of IFHE, is playing a pivotal role in planning this mega-event, serving as the host country representative for the 2026 IFHE Conference. AMFP has also forged a long-term association partnership with EmeraldX, the owner of the HCD Conference + Expo, to bring this vision to fruition.
Two years ago, AMFP and EmeraldX successfully won the bid to host the bi-annual IFHE Conference in the United States. This victory was recently solidified at the 2024 IFHE Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, where a four-person AMFP delegation officially accepted the handoff for the 2026 event.
To build excitement and encourage international attendance, a three-person AMFP delegation will attend the upcoming IFHE Conference in Antwerp, Belgium, in May 2025, to promote the 2026 Congress in New Orleans.