The 20th WFSA World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 7-10 May 2028, Vancouver #WCA2028
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Greetings from #ANES26 in San Diego.
WFSA President and WCA2028 Co-chair Carolina Haylock-Loor is meeting key faces, including WCA Advisor Susan de Bièvre and Pain Medicine track Co-chair Nabil Elkassabany.
Round 1 abstracts open 19 Jan 2027.
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🌎 WFSA at #ANES26
📸 Moments captured in San Diego, where WFSA Board members, Secretariat colleagues, the WCA Advisor and the UIA Editor-in-Chief came together.
Different expertise, one shared goal: advancing anaesthesiology worldwide through connection, collaboration and knowledge exchange. 🤝
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ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 opens today in San Diego, and WCA2028 is present.
Head to the International Village for information on the 20th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists.
Round 1 abstract submissions: 19 Jan–23 Mar 2027.
wcacongress.org/abstracts/
#WCA2028 #ANES26 @ASALifeline
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🌍 Happy World Anaesthesia Day! 🎉
Today, 16 October, we celebrate anaesthesiologists and their vital role before, during and beyond surgery.
How are you celebrating? Share your photos and stories with us, and use #WAD2026 so we can see and celebrate with you! 💚
🔗 Join the celebration: wfsahq.org/news/world-anaest…
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📸 Your turn to be part of #WAD2026! 🌍
The photobooth is open, and we’re loving seeing anaesthesia professionals and teams get involved in the World Anaesthesia Day celebrations!
👉 Step into the photobooth: virtual.simplebooth.com/eWiX…
Share your photo, tag @WFSAORG and use #WAD2026. We’ll be looking out for your photos and sharing the celebrations from around the world!
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🎬 It’s World Anaesthesia Day! Help us choose the #WAD2026 Video Byte Competition winner. 🌍
🎥 Watch the video compilation featuring all six finalists and vote for your favourite: youtu.be/gmg4-4XjVok?si=BVP8…
🗳️ Cast your vote: strawpoll.com/40Zm4Pvqmga
⏳ Voting closes in 3 days, on 19 October 2026!
Celebrate World Anaesthesia Day with us and help recognise the creativity and contributions of our finalists.
ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 opens today in San Diego, and WCA2028 is present.
Head to the International Village for information on the 20th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists.
Round 1 abstract submissions: 19 Jan–23 Mar 2027.
wcacongress.org/abstracts/
#WCA2028 #ANES26 @ASALifeline
Happy #WorldAnaesthesiaDay
180 years since the first successful public demonstration of anaesthesia.
19 World Congresses so far. The 20th comes to Vancouver, 7–10 May 2028.
Sign up for WCA Spotlight now: mailchi.mp/wfsahq/wca2028-ma…
#WAD2026 #Anaesthesiology #WCA2028 #WFSA
Abstracts:
Some of the most valuable work in anaesthesiology never reaches the international stage.
A change that improved care. A problem solved with limited resources. An idea others could adapt.
WCA2028 wants to hear about it.
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Pictured: Co-chairs Carolina Haylock-Loor (WFSA President) and Balavenkatasubramanian Jagannathan (WFSA President Elect), Jim Kim (CAS President), Stéphanie Roy (CAS CEO), and Scientific Programme Committee members Hilary Grocott, Jens Meier, Sheila Myatra and Cynthia Wong.
The WCA2028 Organising Committees met in Vancouver last week and were given a warm traditional welcome.
One Mission. One Congress. One Community.
Meet the committees here: wcacongress.org/congress-org…
#WCA2028 #Anaesthesiology
The WCA2028 Organising Committees met in Vancouver last week and were given a warm traditional welcome.
One Mission. One Congress. One Community.
Meet the committees here: wcacongress.org/congress-org…
#WCA2028 #Anaesthesiology
WCA2028 | Vancouver | 7–10 May 2028
Abstract submission opens in two rounds:
Round 1: 19 Jan – 23 Mar 2027
Round 2: 8 Sep – 20 Oct 2027
Need a Canadian visa? Aim for Round 1.
Plan your submission now: wcacongress.org/abstracts/
#WCA2028 #Anaesthesiology #GlobalHealth
WCA2028 in Vancouver, 7-10 May 2028, is your next opportunity.
Round 1 abstract submissions open 19 January 2027.
Start shaping yours now: wcacongress.org/abstracts/
#Research #AcademicCareer
A World Congress is a lasting platform for your work.
At WCA2026, 1,375 abstracts presented in Marrakech are now published in Anesthesia & Analgesia: an international presentation, a citable publication and a wider audience.
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#WCA2028 #Anaesthesiology
A World Congress is a lasting platform for your work.
At WCA2026, 1,375 abstracts presented in Marrakech are now published in Anesthesia & Analgesia: an international presentation, a citable publication and a wider audience.
wcacongress.org/abstracts/
#WCA2028 #Anaesthesiology
From WFSA Fellow to #WCA2028 Global Health advisor, Dr Pauline Wake's journey shows the impact of investing in training. Her insight is helping to shape the Global Health programme for Vancouver, 7–10 May 2028. Save the date now.
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Celebrating 30 years of WFSA Fellowships! 🌍
▶️Dr Pauline Wake, Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellow at CMC Vellore, shares how her fellowship has shaped her professional practice and the impact of learning from experienced colleagues.
This fellowship was made possible with support from the Society of Paediatric Anaesthesia in New Zealand and Australia (SPANZA), whose contribution helps strengthen paediatric anaesthesia training and practice.
The WCA2026 Abstract Book is now published in Anesthesia & Analgesia (143(4), Supplement, September 2026), featuring 1,375 abstracts presented in Marrakech.
Congratulations to every author featured.
View it here: wca2026.wcacongress.org/abst…
#WCA2026 #WCA2028 #Anaesthesiology
A World Congress can mean an international presentation, a citable publication and new collaborations.
Perhaps Vancouver is where we will see your next project.
WCA2028 | 7-10 May 2028. Round 1 opens 19 Jan 2027: wcacongress.org/abstracts/
#WCA2028 #Anaesthesiology
Today is World Patient Safety Day.
Safe anaesthesia shouldn't depend on where a patient lives — that's exactly why WCA2028's Safety & Quality track exists.
Join us in Vancouver, May 2028.
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#WorldPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafety #WCA2028
WCA is at #ESRA2026 in Lisbon this week — come say hello at the stand and find out more about Vancouver 2028.
#Anaesthesiology #WCA2028
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WCA2028: global leadership, global perspectives, global health — three themes shaping the road to Vancouver.
DEI here means more than gender balance or regional spread on stage; it means genuine equity in access and representation.
Read more: wcacongress.org/journey-to-w…
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