ISSHP World Congress 2027

In 2027 we are proud to collaborate with ISSHP, and Stellenbosch University, to bring this event to life in Cape Town, South Africa. Tickets released soon!

Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Rd, Cape Town, South Africa 8002

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THE ISSHP 2027 WORLD CONGRESS WILL BE HELD IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Over three days, ISSHP will bring together delegates from across the globe, including leading experts in obstetrics, midwifery, research, public health and policy. Featuring a rich program of scientific sessions, high-profile keynote speakers and an abundance of poster presentations, the congress will showcase cutting-edge science, share best practice and highlight the urgent need for equitable maternal healthcare worldwide.

ISSHP 2027 has been created by experienced conference organisers and clinicians to blend a high-quality scientific program with strong opportunities for networking, collaboration and innovation. Interactive sessions, structured networking events and a focused exhibition area will provide an energising setting for clinicians, researchers, policymakers and industry partners to connect and share ideas. 

ISSHP2027 will be run by four international experts in preeclampsia

  • Professor Stephen Tong (Mercy Perinatal)
  • Professor Sue Walker AO (Mercy Perinatal) 
  • Professor Cathy Cluver (Stellenbosch University, South Africa) 
  • Professor Lina Bergman (University of Gothenburg | Stellenbosch University) 


MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS TO BE RELEASED SOON

Speakers

We are thrilled to announce some of our early speakers for ISSHP 2027: 

Professor Andrew Shennan OBE

  • Clinical Director South London CRN
  • Professor of Obstetrics, Kings College London, United Kingdom

Dr Sam Ali

  • Research Fellow | Chief Investigator, Makerere University Hospital, College of Health Sciences, Uganda

Professor Ananth Karumanchi

  • Director, Renovascular Research Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, USA

Professor Cath Cluver

  • MFM subspecialist and Clinician Researcher, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Professor Gordon Smith

  • Head of Department, Department of O&G, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Professor Laura Magee

  • Professor of Women's Health, Kings College London, United Kingdom

Associate Professor Roxanne Hastie

Head Perinatal Epidemiology Group, Mercy Perinatal, Australia

Professor Sebastián Illanes López

  • Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Research Professor, Universidad de Los Andes, Chile

Dr Owen Herrock

  • Associate Senior Lecturer, Department of O&G, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Professor Tu'uhevaha Kaitu'u-Lino

  • Principal Research fellow, Mercy Perinatal, Australia

Carl-Johan Dalsgaard

  • Chief Executive Officer and Group CEO, Intervacc, Sweden

Ian Cottingham

  • CEO and Founder, Beech Biotech, Switzerland

Scott Johnson, M.D.

  • Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Comanche Biopharma, USA

2027 Program Highlights

  • A focus on therapies, including novel biologics
  • A stunning venue in a stunning corner of South Africa
  • Presentations from companies innovating new treatments: from RNA silencing technologies, sFlt1degraders to protein biologics, sFlt1 neutralising antibodies and more
  • The very top experts in the field, from all regions of the world
  • Speakers from low- and middle-income countries
  • Lived experienced experts will discuss what is important to them
  • Discussion on the new ISSHP clinical guidelines for preeclampsia
  • Review on animal models of preeclampsia
  • Review of the biggest breakthroughs in the science of preeclampsia

And more!

Sponsors

Interested in Sponsoring ISSHP 2027?

Our sponsorship prospectus for ISSHP 2027 is available upon request! If your organisation would like to be part of this incredible event, we would love to hear from you. 

For more information, please reach out to us at mercyperinatal@mercy.com.au.

We look forward to partnering with you!