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International Federation of Fertility Societies

The IFFS promotes research, education, and superior clinical care in global reproductive health. Twe

International co-operation and dialogue in the field of fertility and sterility can be said to have truly commenced in 1951 in Rio de Janeiro with the formation of the International Fertility Association (IFA). Eminent scientists from various parts of the world became members and triennial World Conferences in Fertility and Sterility were organized. in 1968, the IFA underwent restructuring and the

IFFS was born. Membership has grown and at present, over sixty National Fertility Societies are affiliated. It is estimated over 50,000 specialists worldwide concerned in the areas of fertility and sterility are brought together under one umbrella organization. As part of its educational outreach, each year IFFS conducts workshops in selected cities in underdeveloped countries, sponsors a Symposium in its International Series on topics of regional concern, and every three years holds a World Congress hosted by a national fertility society from within the federation.

06/18/2026

A deeper understanding of the biological mechanisms behind pregnancy continues to shape advances in reproductive medicine.

Join the keynote session “Progesterone, Immune System, and Pregnancy Success” at IFFS 26th World Congress 2027, exploring the complex interactions that support implantation and early pregnancy, and their implications for improving clinical outcomes.

📌 Tuesday 20 April 2027
🕚 11:00 – 11:30 (local programme time)
📍 Brisbane, Australia

Bringing together leading scientific perspectives, this session highlights how evolving research is reshaping understanding of reproductive success at its earliest stages.

Explore the Programme at a Glance:
https://congress.iffsreproduction.org/paag/

06/16/2026

Where you're born shouldn't decide whether you can build a family. But too often, it does.

Fertility laws, public funding and treatment access differ dramatically from one country to the next. IFFS is working to change that — through the Tokyo Declaration and the More Joy campaign, calling on governments and employers worldwide to make fertility care equitable and accessible.

This is where the global community comes together: the IFFS 2027 World Congress, Brisbane, 18–21 April 2027.

👉 Register your interest: https://congress.iffsreproduction.org/

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06/15/2026

We encourage all international participants to review visa requirements and begin the application process as early as possible to help ensure a smooth travel experience ahead of the Congress.

When preparing your application, please pay attention to the following:

✅ Confirm whether you require a visa to enter Australia
✅ Ensure your passport validity meets travel requirements
✅ Allow sufficient processing time before travelling
✅ Prepare supporting documentation carefully and accurately
✅ Review official guidance and requirements specific to your country of residence

IFFS 2027 attendees requiring a visa are encouraged to apply well in advance.

📅 18–21 April 2027
📍 Brisbane, Australia

Learn more about visa requirements and supporting documentation:
https://congress.iffsreproduction.org/visa-information/

06/14/2026

1 in 6 people worldwide will face infertility at some point in their lives - according to the World Health Organization (WHO) — yet for most, it's still something whispered about, not talked about.

This Infertility Awareness Month, IFFS is working to change that: raising awareness, pushing for education, and calling on governments and companies to make fertility care accessible to the people who need it.

Because choosing whether and when to have a child is a human right — and that right means little without access to care.

Join our More Joy campaign and help us carry this forward to the 26th IFFS World Congress in Brisbane, 2027. 🌏

👉 https://www.iffsreproduction.org/morejoycampaign/

06/13/2026

Free Webinar!!!

IFFS Uterus Webinar Series: Pathological Endometrium and Fibroids - A New Global IFFS Webinar Series, in partnership with Besins Healthcare
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Building on the success of previous IFFS webinar series, which attracted participants from more than 60 countries, IFFS is proud to partner once again with Besins Healthcare to present “The Uterus as an Organ: Pathological Endometrium and Fibroids” — a comprehensive educational journey into this remarkable part of the female body.

What to Expect: Each session in this series features two live, expert-led virtual lectures followed by a 20-minute interactive Q&A, allowing participants to engage directly with the presenters.

The session on Pathological Endometrium and Fibroids will include a special extended 40-minute lecture followed by discussion, offering an even deeper dive into this critical topic.

Join us as we explore the uterus in all its complexity—and empower clinicians worldwide with advanced understanding and clinical insight.

Lead by: Prof. Vasilios Tanos and Prof. Dr. Linda Giudice

Chair: Dr. Edgar Mocanu (IFFS Immediate Past-President)

Date: 16th June 2026
Time: 13:00 CET (GMT +1)

Besins Healthcare
Besins Healthcare México
Besins Healthcare Brasil
Dr. Edgar Mocanu

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AHZ2QQ6YRcynwNs_-3x8lQ

OR Visit: https://www.iffsreproduction.org/event/the-pathological-endometrium-fibroids/

06/12/2026

From laboratory discovery to clinical impact, embryology continues to sit at the heart of progress in IVF outcomes.

Join the keynote session “From Bench to Birth: Translating Embryology Science into IVF Outcomes” at IFFS 26th World Congress 2027, exploring how advances in embryology are transforming assisted reproduction and shaping better patient outcomes.

📌 Monday 19 April 2027
🕚 11:00 – 11:30 (local programme time)
📍 Brisbane, Australia

This session is part of the wider scientific programme bringing together innovation, evidence, and collaboration across reproductive medicine.

Explore the Programme at a Glance:
https://congress.iffsreproduction.org/paag/

06/11/2026

Meet Louise Joy Brown — the world's first IVF baby, born in 1978.

In this short message, she holds a signed poster of "Joy," the Netflix film telling the true story of the pioneers who made her birth possible: nurse and embryologist Jean Purdy, scientist Robert Edwards, and surgeon Patrick Steptoe. The film takes its name from Louise's own middle name.

Their breakthrough has helped millions build families. But this June — Infertility Awareness Month — 1 in 6 people still face infertility, and millions can't access the care they need.

That's why IFFS launched : to advance global access to fertility care. Watch, then please share. 💚

Louise Joy Brown
Netflix
Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie
Bill Nighy Info
James Norton
Empica

learn more: https://www.iffsreproduction.org/morejoycampaign/

06/09/2026

As the official host of the IFFS 26th World Congress 2027, the Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) brings more than four decades of leadership in reproductive medicine to the global stage.

Across Australia and New Zealand, FSANZ has helped shape modern fertility care through strong clinical standards, ethical practice, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for patients. Its contribution has been central to building one of the most trusted and well-regulated assisted reproduction systems in the world.

Today, its work extends far beyond the region, influencing practice, policy, and standards internationally, grounded in collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

We are proud to have FSANZ as the host society for IFFS 2027 in Brisbane, welcoming the global reproductive medicine community to come together and shape what’s next.

06/06/2026

IFFS 26th World Congress 2027 presents a scientific programme designed to reflect the full breadth of reproductive medicine today.

Across the Congress, participants will engage with a rich programme of keynote lectures, symposia, oral presentations, poster sessions and multidisciplinary discussions, fostering exchange across research, clinical practice, and innovation.

The programme is structured to encourage dialogue, discovery, and collaboration across the global reproductive medicine community.

Learn more: https://congress.iffsreproduction.org/paag/

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