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The IFFS promotes research, education, and superior clinical care in global reproductive health. Twe

International co-operation and dialogue in the field of fertility and sterility can be said to have truly commenced in 1951 in Rio de Janeiro with the formation of the International Fertility Association (IFA). Eminent scientists from various parts of the world became members and triennial World Conferences in Fertility and Sterility were organized. in 1968, the IFA underwent restructuring and the IFFS was born. Membership has grown and at present, over sixty National Fertility Societies are affiliated. It is estimated over 50,000 specialists worldwide concerned in the areas of fertility and sterility are brought together under one umbrella organization. As part of its educational outreach, each year IFFS conducts workshops in selected cities in underdeveloped countries, sponsors a Symposium in its International Series on topics of regional concern, and every three years holds a World Congress hosted by a national fertility society from within the federation.

10/14/2026

Explore the global perspectives shaping donor conception at IFFS 2027

How do clinical pathways for donors and recipients differ across countries? And how can we broaden the definition of success in third-party reproduction beyond clinical outcomes?

Join us for Pre-Congress Workshop 4: Global Perspective: Creating Families Using Donor Eggs and S***m, bringing together experts from across Argentina, Ghana, Nigeria, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Belgium.

The programme will explore:
✅ Clinical pathways for donors and recipients across different regions
✅ The role of counselling in third-party reproduction
✅ Disclosure to donor-conceived children
✅ Psychosocial implications of donor conception
✅ Meaningful consent and quality information
✅ The evolving role of nurses in donor services
✅ And a panel discussion on redefining success in ART practice

📅 18 April | 09:00–15:30
🎟️ Ticketed Pre-Congress Workshop

Join colleagues from around the world for a multidisciplinary discussion on creating families using donor eggs and s***m.
Learn more: https://congress.iffsreproduction.org/programme/

10/12/2026

Hear from Rebecca Kerner ahead of IFFS 2027!

How can we better support patients and couples as they navigate the complex journey of building a family?

At IFFS 2027, Rebecca Kerner, Chair of the Australian and New Zealand Infertility Counsellors Association (ANZICA), will bring more than 26 years of international experience in infertility counselling, psychotherapy and patient-centred care to the programme.

Rebecca will contribute to two sessions exploring important aspects of the patient journey:

Pre-Congress Workshop 4: Global Perspective: Creating Families Using Donor Eggs and S***m
📅 18 April | 10:30–10:50

Trilogy 6: Managing Patients Expectations
📅 20 April | 16:45

Inspired by this? Submit your reserach by 30 October: https://congress.iffsreproduction.org/call-for-abstracts/

10/08/2026

We’re excited to be part of the ASRM 2026 Scientific Congress & Expo, bringing together reproductive medicine professionals from around the world for four days of science, innovation, collaboration and exchange.

📍 Baltimore, Maryland, USA
📅 24–28 October 2026
📌 Find us at Booth 302

Attending ASRM 2026? Come and connect with the IFFS team! Visit Booth 302, let us scan your badge and submit your abstract for the chance to win a complimentary registration to the IFFS 26th World Congress 2027 in Brisbane, Australia.

Already planning to join us? Registration for IFFS 2027 is now open.

We look forward to seeing you in Baltimore and sharing what’s ahead for IFFS 2027.

See you at Booth 302!

American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand

10/07/2026

How far can we go with single-embryo transfer?

Join us at IFFS 2027 for Trilogy 1: Single-Embryo Transfer Success Ceiling, bringing together three perspectives on the science, clinical implications and policy surrounding single-embryo transfer.

✅ Science Behind SET: Laboratory Discoveries That Changed Clinical Practice - Claudio Bisioli | Pregna Medicina Reproductiva, Argentina

✅ Real World Implications of eSET - Qiao Jie | Peking University Third Hospital, China

✅ Australia’s Experience Self Regulating Single-Embryo Transfer: Outcomes, Registry Evidence, and Policy Lessons - Jade Curtis | National Perinatal Epidemiology and Statistics Unit, UNSW Sydney, Australia

The session will conclude with a Q&A featuring the invited speakers.

📅 19 April | 09:15–10:15

Want to contribute to the programme? Submit your abstract by 30 October.
https://congress.iffsreproduction.org/call-for-abstracts/

10/03/2026

What impact does public reporting have on single-embryo transfer rates?

At IFFS 2027, Jade Curtis, National Perinatal Epidemiology and Statistics Unit (NPESU), University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) , will present new evidence examining whether public reporting has influenced single-embryo transfer rates in Australia.

Drawing on registry data from the Australian and New Zealand Assisted Reproduction Database (ANZARD), Jade will share insights into Australia’s experience with self-regulating single-embryo transfer — and the implications for clinical practice, outcomes and policy.

Trilogy 1: Single-Embryo Transfer Success Ceiling
📅 19 April | 09:45–10:00

▶️ Watch Jade’s video to hear more about what she’ll be presenting at IFFS 2027.

10/01/2026

Free Webinar!

Nurses and Early Career Medics Webinar Series - Stimulation and Medication

The IFFS Nurse Education Board has created an educational webinar series for all nurses, early career medics and scientists, covering topics like When should you opt for IUI, IVF,
ICSI, MESA/TESA or donor and Provision of information prior to obtaining consent & patient support.

This series of five webinars will be presented by scientists, clinicians and nurses who will deliver both theoretical and practical information. Each speaker will present a case study, and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during each session.

What to Expect: Each session in this series features two live, expert-led virtual lectures followed by a 20-minute interactive Q&A, allowing participants to engage directly with the presenters.

Topics:
• The New Paradigm in Ovarian Stimulation
• Provision of information and support focussing on poor and hyperstimulation and low number of eggs recovered

Lead by:
Dr Marcos Horton - IFFS President (Argentina)
Dr. Ebele Onwuagbaizu (Nigeria)

Chair: Lisa Hughes-Thompson (Ghana)

Date: 22nd October 2026
Time: 13:00 CET (GMT +1)

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2617846912383/WN_0erXwjz4SaCYJ1lcUG33CQ #/registration

OR Visit: https://www.iffsreproduction.org/event/nurses-webinar-series-webinar-four/

09/30/2026

One month to go until the abstract submission deadline for the IFFS 26th World Congress 2027!

Have research, insights or innovations that could help shape the future of fertility care? Now is the time to share your work with the global reproductive medicine community.

From clinical advances and embryology to genetics, AI, global health, access to care and more, the IFFS 26th World Congress 2027 provides a platform for clinicians, scientists, embryologists, researchers and multidisciplinary professionals to contribute to the global conversation.

Abstract submissions are open until 30 October 2026.

Regular and video abstracts are welcome. With no submission fee, this is your opportunity to bring your research, innovation and expertise to an international scientific audience.

Submit your abstract today and be part of Global Access and Advances in Fertility Care.

🔗 https://congress.iffsreproduction.org/call-for-abstracts/

09/29/2026

IFFS Besins Healthcare Uterus as an organ Webinar Series: The Corpus Luteum–Progesterone Axis: A Critical Role in the Prevention of Major Obstetric Syndromes & Pre-eclampsia, miscarriage and prevention - A New Global IFFS Webinar Series, in partnership with Besins Healthcare
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Building on the success of previous IFFS webinar series, which attracted participants from more than 60 countries, IFFS is proud to partner once again with Besins Healthcare to present “The Uterus as an Organ: A Critical Role in the Prevention of Major Obstetric Syndromes & Pre-eclampsia, miscarriage and prevention”.

What to Expect: Each session in this series features two live, expert-led virtual lectures followed by a 20-minute interactive Q&A, allowing participants to engage directly with the presenters.

The session on "The Corpus Luteum–Progesterone Axis: A Critical Role in the Prevention of Major Obstetric Syndromes & Pre-eclampsia, miscarriage and prevention" will include a special extended 40-minute lecture followed by discussion, offering an even deeper dive into this critical topic.

Lead by:
• Dr. Gian Carlo Di Renzo: A Full professor at Sechenov First State University in Moscow and consultant for the NIH-NICHD PRB Unit. He is also the director and publisher of the Alliance for Global Women's Medicine (GLOWM)
• DR. pedro melo: Consultant Gynaecologist and Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and a Senior Clinical Researcher in Women's and Reproductive Health at the University of Oxford.

Chair: Dr. Elif Goknur Topcu (IFFS Next Generation Leader)

Besins Healthcare México
Besins Healthcare Brasil

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eM5ORwXTTwiZFvnJY1PBZw #/registration

OR Visit: https://iffshub.com/event/role-of-corpus-luteum-pre-eclampsia-miscarriage-prevention-5/

09/28/2026

Planning to attend the IFFS 26th World Congress 2027? Start planning early.

If you require a visa to travel to Australia, early registration can help you get your preparations underway sooner.

Once your registration is completed, you can request a Letter of Invitation to support your visa application.

Visa processing times can vary, and the Australian authorities recommend lodging applications at least 6–8 weeks before your intended travel date.

📅 18–21 April 2027
📍 Brisbane, Australia

We encourage international delegates who require a visa to register early, review the visa requirements and allow sufficient time for their application to be processed.

🔗 Register: https://congress.iffsreproduction.org/registration/
🔗 Visa information: https://congress.iffsreproduction.org/visa-information/

Plan ahead. Register early. Get ready to join the global reproductive medicine community at the IFFS 26th World Congress 2027.

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