17th World Congress of the IHPBA
28th-31st October 2026, Singapore

E-AHPBA Congress Bidding Information:
The bid process for the E-AHPBA 2029 Biennial Congress is now open.
The Biennial Congress takes place within the European / African / Middle East region on a two-year cycle, taking place on odd-numbered years usually between late May early June.
The Biennial Congress is run by the E-AHPBA in partnership with a Local Organising Committee (LOC) from the host Country. This Local Organising Committee may represent any of the following groups:
- A chapter of the E-AHPBA
- A national organisation of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgery
Below you can download a supporting document outlining the Congress Management Process and the specific roles & responsibilities of each stakeholder. In addition, you will find the bid criteria and guidelines for your attention and reference.
Deadline for formal applications to host E-AHPBA 2029 is Friday 7th March 2025.
You can advise us of your intent to bid by completing this note of interest – HERE
Should you have any questions in the meantime please do not hesitate to contact the Management Office via carrie@eahpba.org.
History of the E-AHPBA Biennial Congress
| Year | City | Country |
| 2025 | Dublin | Ireland |
| 2023 | Lyon | France |
| 2021 | Bilbao | Spain |
| 2019 | Amsterdam | Netherlands |
| 2017 | Mainz | Germany |
| 2015 | Manchester | United Kingdom |
| 2013 | Belgrade | Serbia |
| 2011 | Cape Town | South Africa |
| 2009 | Athens | Greece |
| 2007 | Verona | Italy |
| 2005 | Heidelberg | Germany |
| 2003 | Istanbul | Turkey |
| 2001 | Amsterdam | Netherlands |
| 1999 | Budapest | Hungary |
| 1997 | Hamburg | Germany |
| 1995 | Athens | Greece |









