In a moment of immense national pride and international recognition, Yashobhoomi – India International Convention & Expo Centre (IICC), New Delhi, has been officially announced as the host venue for the 27th International Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IIFCC World Lab Conference), scheduled to take place from 25–29 October 2026.

This landmark global scientific event marks a significant milestone in India’s growing prominence on the world stage in the fields of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine.

Announcement was made on 22nd May 2025 during the closing ceremony of the IFCC- EUROMEDLAB Congress 2025, held at Brussels Expo, Belgium, which welcomed participation from over 4,000 delegates representing more than 100 countries. Building on the success of previous editions, the 2026 conference is expected to attract a comparable number of attendees, with more than 40% expected to be international delegates—underscoring India’s emergence as a global hub for scientific exchange and innovation.

According to the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, the average spending by a domestic conference delegate is approximately USD 278, while Mr. Phil Chung, CEO of Yashobhoomi Operating Company (Kinexin Convention Management Pvt. Ltd.), noted that international delegates typically spend around USD 3,000–5,000, based on a recent international survey from India and Korea. Based on these figures, the organising committee and Yashobhoomi Operating Company estimate that the 2026 conference could generate ₹50–100 crore INR in direct spending from global participants.

Yashobhoomi, India’s flagship venue for hosting large-scale international conventions and exhibitions, will provide the stage for this high-profile event. The announcement in Brussels was celebrated by Mr. Phil Chung, CEO of Kinexin Convention Management Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Nitin Chauhan, Head of Convention Sales and Marketing, who were honoured at the ceremony and officially unveiled New Delhi as the next host city.

Dr. Rajiv Ranjan Sinha and Dr. Praveen Sharma, Co-Chairs of the Organising Committee, were also present at the event. They expressed their pride in bringing this prestigious conference to India, stating, “It is an honour for India to host this significant global gathering at Yashobhoomi — a venue that stands as a true symbol of national pride.”

“Yashobhoomi is more than just a venue—it is India’s gateway to the global MICE industry,” said Mr. Phil Chung. “I have been deeply inspired by the passionate commitment of the Honourable Prime Minister of India as well as Minister Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, in promoting the significance of trade exhibition and convention industry. India's ambitious vision demonstrated through numerous tradeshows hosted at Yashobhoomi, has motivated us to leverage our global expertise to accelerate the development of this world-class international convention and exhibition centre — inaugurated by the Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in September 2023”.

With its state-of-the-art infrastructure, sustainable design, cutting-edge technology, and world-class connectivity, Yashobhoomi has rapidly risen to prominence as one of Asia’s most advanced convention centres. Its selection as the host venue for the 2026 IIFCC World Lab Conference is a powerful endorsement of its international capabilities and of India’s expanding role in global scientific collaboration.

The upcoming 27th IIFCC World Lab Conference will not only foster vital scientific dialogue but also open new avenues for India’s healthcare, diagnostics, and medical technology sectors to engage with and collaborate alongside leading global stakeholders.Bottom of Form

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