Design & Health World Congress & Exhibition

The Design & Health World Congress & Exhibition is the centerpiece for the Academy's education, research, advocacy and business & professional networking activities.

The five day event, which includes a three day conference, a Gala Awards dinner, and study visits to local healthcare and architectural sites of interest, is established as the leading global forum supporting a continuous dialogue between researchers and practitioners in the field of Design & Health.

Delivered in partnership with the leading professional bodies, academic institutions, health providers and industry sponsors, the congress is an opportunity to engage with the world's foremost interdisciplinary network of thought leaders, including architects, designers, psychologists, physicians, nurses, health planners, policy makers and other key decision makers.

The success of the congress is founded on the selection process of research papers and case studies, which employs a rigorous 'double blind' scientific review of abstracts selected by a scientific committee containing the world's leading experts in the field.

After the success of its first event in 1997, the congress has travelled the world delivering its message and expanding its network. Click on past events below to learn more about the history of the congress in Trondheim (1997), Stockholm (2000), Montreal (2003), Frankfurt (2005), Glasgow (2007), Singapore (2009) and Boston (2011).

Scheduled for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 6 - 10 July, 2011, the 8th World Congress and Exhibition for Design and Health will be the first time the event has been held annually, reflecting its growth and success. Click on the link below for more information.

8th World Congress, Kuala Lumpur 2012		Past World Congresses
	Excitement is building for the annual 8th Design & Health World Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 27 June - 1 July, 2012		Past World Congress events have been held in Trondheim, Stockholm, Montreal, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Singapore and Boston, USA