in 2025 Celebrating a Global Jubilee in Health Promotion, Innovation, and Well-Being In 2025, the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) will celebrate its 25th World Conference—a momentous occasion marking our 74th year. For the first time, this prestigious event will be hosted in Abu Dhabi, UAE, a gateway between the Mediterranean and the Sahel, from the Atlantic to the Arabian Sea. It is the ideal stage for global health leaders to gather, share knowledge, and shape the future of health promotion.
Abstract Submission Opens: 7th November 2024
Registration Opens: 15th October 2024
Early Bird Deadline: 15th February 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10th December 2024
It is with great pleasure that we invite you, on behalf of the International Union of Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) and the Organizing Committee, to be part of IUHPE 2025 – a platform to promote health and well-being across people of diverse backgrounds.
For the first time in the Middle East, the IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion will be hosted in partnership between the International Union for Health Promotion and Education and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre. This landmark event will take place from May 13 to 16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and is expected to draw approximately 2,000 attendees, including prominent international experts and dedicated professionals committed to advancing global health and wellbeing.
With the overarching theme, “Settings for Planetary Health & Wellbeing,” IUHPE 2025 provides a global platform for change. Leaders, practitioners, researchers, and stakeholders from all over the world will gather in Abu Dhabi to shape on health promotion initiatives and strategies. From tackling local and regional health issues to sharing insights on global frameworks like the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health, this is your opportunity to be part of a transformative movement.
Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming you to this remarkable congress.
In a rapidly changing world, new health pressures arise alongside global social, economic, and political shifts. IUHPE2025 will focus on urgent topics such as aging populations, adolescent health, climate change, conflict, and human mobility. These pressing issues demand innovation in health promotion and social resilience. At IUHPE2025, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to cutting-edge strategies that are rooted in landmark global health frameworks, including the Ottawa and Geneva Charters, and more.
IUHPE2025 will showcase ground-breaking innovations in health settings—from the booming Healthy Cities Network to cutting-edge AI applications for health policy and 'precision prevention'. Discover how the region is leveraging digital media, virtual environments, and advanced technologies to address both urban health challenges and the unique needs of vulnerable populations in innovative spaces such as health-promoting schools, universities, and even shopping malls.
As climate challenges intensify, the region’s communities are working tirelessly to balance health and sustainability. At IUHPE2025, explore how traditional health interventions are being combined with advanced strategies that address social, political, and commercial determinants of health. Learn how the region is investing in building health resilience in a hot and dry climate while remaining aligned with the global goals of planetary health and well-being economies.”
IUHPE2025 is not just a conference—it’s a global platform for change. Leaders, practitioners, researchers, and stakeholders from all sectors will gather in Abu Dhabi to collaborate and strategize on global health promotion initiatives. From addressing local and regional health challenges to sharing insights on global frameworks like the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health, this is your chance to be part of a transformative global movement.
The program at IUHPE2025 will cover a wide range of topics aimed at fostering health, well-being, and sustainable development for all. Sessions will dive into planetary health, precision prevention, health literacy, climate resilience, and more. Delegates will engage in inspiring discussions and collaborative workshops that focus on actionable solutions for today’s health challenges.
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi is the regulative body of the Healthcare Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and ensures excellence in Healthcare for the community by monitoring the health status of the population.
DoH defines the strategy for the health system.
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Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) was established on 2019 as per the law of establishment No. (14) for the year 2019. The Abu Dhabi Public Health Center is the first of its kind in the region.
Our Mission is to enhance the health of the population of Abu Dhabi.
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The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is a unique worldwide, independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education, community action and the development of healthy public policy.
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Share your research, innovations, and insights at IUHPE2025. Be part of the global conversation on health promotion by submitting your abstract today. Showcase your work to an international audience and contribute to shaping the future of health and well-being. Don’t miss this opportunity—submit your abstract now!
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Join us in Abu Dhabi from May 13–16, 2025, for the IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Education.
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