FAQ

The acronym WONCA stands for the World Organization of Family Doctors. Its original name is no longer used today, but it used to be ‘the World Organization of National Colleges, Academies, and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians’. The acronym is still used in honour of its roots.

WONCA World Conference 2027 is being held in Cape Town, South Africa.

The conference venue is called the CTICC – Cape Town International Convention Centre.
See the venue on the map.

The address is Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South South Africa.

You can reach the CTICC conference venue by taking the MyCiTi public bus (routes 104 or 116) and getting off at Walter Sisulu Avenue, renting a car, or using a taxi service.

It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the CBD (Central Business District) and 8 minutes to reach it by car or taxi.

The main topic of the WONCA World Conference 2027 is "The roles of the family doctor in the primary health care team."

Abstract submissions open on 1 February 2027.

The abstract submission deadline is 15 April 2027.

You will receive a notification of acceptance by 20 June 2027.

Registration opens on 1 March 2027.

Yes, there are three registration phases that affect the fees:

• Early bird registration is available until 15 July 2027.
• Regular registration is available until 30 September 2027.
• Late registration is from 1 October 2027.

Yes, students have reduced registration fees.

YDM stands for "Young Doctors Movement"

Yes, the YFDM Preconference is scheduled on 2 - 3 November 2027.