FIGO Montréal 2027 will bring together the global women’s health community to share knowledge, challenge the status quo and advance care. Under the theme Advancing innovation, equity and excellence in women’s health, the Congress will spotlight new research, emerging technologies, clinical advances and approaches that can help improve outcomes for women and girls worldwide.
We invite you to contribute your research, expertise and ideas to a programme that supports innovation, promotes equitable access to quality care and advances excellence in women’s health and rights. Submissions will be accepted in English, French and Spanish through the online submission portal.
For key dates regarding the submissions timelines please see below.
Research submissions considered for oral or ePoster presentation. A separate late-breaking abstract call will take place in 2027 for new research that becomes available after the initial submission period.
60-minute parallel sessions that may use formats such as lectures, seminars, panel discussions, interviews or debates.
2-hour practical training sessions held during the Congress.
Half-day or full-day sessions combining theory and practical training, held on 31 October 2027.
Pre-recorded films of up to 3 minutes that may highlight patient experiences or advocacy initiatives, or provide context on a clinical issue.
Eligible abstract submitters may apply for financial support at the same time as submitting their abstract during the initial call from 18 September to 29 October 2026.
* FIGO refers to the World Bank’s country income classifications. Visit the World Bank website to find out your country’s income classification.
**Click here for a full list of Gavi eligible countries.
Research submissions considered for oral or ePoster presentation. A separate late-breaking abstract call will take place in 2027 for new research that becomes available after the initial submission period.
60-minute parallel sessions that may use formats such as lectures, seminars, panel discussions, interviews or debates.
2-hour practical training sessions held during the Congress.
Half-day or full-day sessions combining theory and practical training, held on 31 October 2027.
Pre-recorded films of up to 3 minutes that may highlight patient experiences or advocacy initiatives, or provide context on a clinical issue.
Eligible abstract submitters may apply for financial support at the same time as submitting their abstract during the initial call from 18 September to 29 October 2026.
* FIGO refers to the World Bank’s country income classifications. Visit the World Bank website to find out your country’s income classification.
**Click here for a full list of Gavi eligible countries.
Submissions will sit within seven broad scientific streams:
Each stream includes a range of subtopics which can be found here.
The scientific programme will place particular emphasis on:
These are cross-cutting themes within the wider scientific programme and will be included in the relevant submission stream.
18 September 2026
Submission and bursary application portal opens.
29 October 2026
Submission and bursary application deadline.
27 January 2027
Notifications to submitters and bursary applicants.
26 March 2027
Presenter registration deadline and end of early bird registration.
29 March 2027
Late-breaking abstract submissions open.
19 April 2027
Late-breaking abstract submissions deadline.
31 May 2027
Late-breaking abstract notifications.
30 June 2027
Late-breaking abstract presenter registration deadline.
31 August 2027
ePoster, presentation slide and pre-recorded video submission deadline.
