Message from ICOH 2027 Congress President

As you are aware, The Indian Association of Occupational Health (IAOH) is hosting the 35th International Congress on Occupational Health (ICOH 2027), from the 14th to 19th February 2027 at the JIO World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. The 4th largest Economy in the world – India, will host this event for the first time in more than 100 years history of ICOH.

The Indian Association of Occupational Health (IAOH), which is affiliated to ICOH, is the largest not-for-profit professional organization in India which is active in the discipline of occupational and environmental health and is committed to the promotion of health & safety at work. Established in 1948, IAOH has 23 Branches and more than 3000 members.

Congress Highlights

  • Theme: “Occupational Health, Safety & Environment – Growth and Sustainability in Changing Times”
  • Plenary sessions by global leaders and subject experts
  • Interdisciplinary participation from scholars, researchers, professionals, managers, and decision-makers worldwide
  • Scientific Committee ready to receive abstracts for scientific papers via the registration portal
  • Delegate fee structure announced with attractive early bird concessions; registration is now open

Key Focus Areas

The Congress will feature discussions on a wide spectrum of OHS&E issues, including:

  • Occupational diseases in organized and unorganized sectors
  • Non-communicable diseases and mental well-being at the workplace
  • Health, safety, environment, and occupational hygiene standards
  • UNSDGs, ESG, and the role of AI in Occupational Health

We are sure that this 6-day Congress bringing together an interdisciplinary group of scholars, graduate students, researchers, experienced professionals, decision-makers, managers and global OH leaders will be an occasion to learn best practices and research discoveries that will certainly shape the future of our field and help raise the standards of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment. It will be a golden opportunity for a reunion of your contacts as well as establish new contacts to expand your network and resources for effective practice of OH, Safety & Environment.

This Congress will also provide an opportunity to explore “Incredible INDIA“ as also experience its legendary hospitality where guests are treated as GODS (Athithi Devo Bhava). We look forward to welcoming you warmly to our country. Mumbai, the Financial & Commercial Capital of India which has a diverse population covering the cultures of the various Indian States awaits you. You will experience a scientific extravaganza and the culinary feast of diverse India.

The Indian Association of Occupational Health extends a warm welcome.

Shrinivas Shanbhag
Sincerely yours,
Shrinivas Shanbhag
President of ICOH 2027 Congress