Bidding for WCD 2031

The WCD is held every 4 years by the ILDS. Each WCD is hosted by an ILDS Member organisation. This makes the Congress a unique event that reflects the culture of its host city and showcases the local dermatology community.

The event aims to reflect the current practice and future of dermatology. It provides a great opportunity to build relationships with colleagues from around the world.

The WCD location is chosen through a competitive bidding process and a vote by ILDS Members at the ILDS Annual General Meeting (AGM). Only ILDS Member Societies can bid to host the WCD (this excludes ILDS Affiliated and Observer Societies). See a list of our ILDS Members here.

Currently we have received bids from the following Candidate Cities:

Bids can be submitted until January 2027

Bidding for the 27th WCD in 2031

The ILDS now welcomes ILDS Member Societies to bid for the 27th WCD to be held in 2031. To guide members through the bidding process, a set of guidelines has been created. In these guidelines, information is giving on how to formally place a bid and what to expect in the years leading up to the vote during the ILDS Annual General Meeting in 2027.

Important deadline

Bids can be submitted up to 6 months before the ILDS Annual General Meeting (AGM). The official date of the AGM has not been decided but as it will be held during the WCD2027, the expected deadline will fall between 21 and 26 January 2027.

Is your society interested in bidding for WCD2031? Please make sure to thoroughly review the guidelines and contact the ILDS CEO, Arpita Bhose, if you have any questions.

Will your home city be next?

We think back fondly on the memories made and knowledge exchanged during the WCD since 1889. Here is a quick overview of the last 4 WCDs