The ISSVD World Congress (July 13-15, 2026) will be preceded by our XXVIII International Vulvovaginal Disease Update 2026 (July 10-11, 2026) which will be presented by the world’s leading experts in the field of vulvovaginal disease.
Welcome to Halifax!
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada looks forward to welcoming delegates to the XXVIII World Congress and International Vulvovaginal Disease Update 2026! It’s never too early to start planning your visit to the most dynamic city on Canada’s east coast. Here you will find a dedicated page for delegates that will outline everything you’ll need to know to make the most of your visit.
ISSVD XXVIII World Congress will take place at the beautiful Halifax Convention Centre, located in the geographic and cultural heart of downtown. Steps from your host hotels, walking distance to countless restaurants; and near theatre, live music, pubs, and shops. Right where you want to be!
Halifax is so easily accessible by air, land and sea; you’ll be here before you know it!
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is Atlantic Canada’s centre for domestic, regional and international flight service offering direct flights to and from other Canadian cities, major city centres in the U.S., as well as the UK and Continental Europe.
It is approximately a 30 minute drive from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to downtown Halifax. There are several options from limo, taxi or Uber to express shuttle service and local transit – more details on options can be found here.
Outside Halifax, Nova Scotia rewards visitors with the world’s highest tides on the Bay of Fundy, vineyard tours in the Annapolis Valley, scenic drives along the iconic Cabot Trail, and world-class golf on dramatic coastal courses.
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Halifax’s culinary scene is celebrated for its fresh Atlantic seafood—think famous lobster rolls and donairs (the official dish)—plus a wide variety of international cuisine and farm‑to‑table dining on the waterfront.
Halifax’s nightlife pulse runs strong year‑round—from lively pubs and chic cocktail bars to scenic harbour cruises under the night sky.
Discover hiking, swimming, cycling, running, surfing and more outdoor adventures throughout the Halifax region.
Exploring Halifax on foot is a breeze with the Halifax Urban Walking Map—available online—covering vibrant districts like Downtown, North End, Downtown Dartmouth, and even the scenic eastern shore and Peggy’s Cove coastline.
View the weather in Halifax before your visit. Halifax enjoys a balanced, temperate climate year‑round—winters are milder than inland Canada, and summers remain warm without being oppressively hot.
