21st International Leprosy Congress

The International Leprosy Congress (ILC) is an important event held in various parts of the world to bring together key stakeholders in the field of leprosy to discuss new knowledge and share experiences. This year’s Congress (Hyderabad, India, 8-11 November) is being organised by Indian leprosy and dermatology associations (IAL & IADVL) and Central Leprosy Division (CLD) NLEP, MoHFW, Govt of India; under the auspices of International Leprosy Association (ILA).  The preparations are underway with full vigour for the 21st ILC and below are some of the details of the congress:

VENUE AND FORMAT:

Dates: November 8-11, 2022
Venue: HITEX Convention Centre, Hyderabad
Theme: Better Knowledge – Early Diagnosis – Improved Care

The Congress will be a HYBRID CONGRESS with about 1000-1500 physical delegates and unlimited possibility of e-delegates. There will be an opportunity for more than 110 hours of scientific deliberations. The planned schedule for the congress will be:

Web-based Sessions: November 8th Evening -10th Evening, 2022 (Tuesday to Thursday)
Plenary Sessions: November 9th Morning -11th Afternoon, 2022 (Wednesday to Friday)
Breakout sessions: November 9th afternoon -11th Evening, 2022 (Wednesday to Friday)

In addition, Pre-conference meetings on 7th and 8th November and post conference meetings on 12th November are possible with prior information at the venue.

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration:
Early bird registration: 20th February – 30th April, 2022.
Regular registration: 1st May – 31st August, 2022
Late/Onsite registration: 1st September – 9th November, 2022

Abstract submission:
Opens on: 1st March, 2022
Closes on: 31st May, 2022.
Information on the outcome of abstract submission: Before 30th June, 2022.

TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS

A. Oral presentations (Both at physical conference and at web-based sessions)
B. Posters (Both at physical conference and at web based session as E Posters)
C. Case reports (Both at physical conference and at web-based sessions)
D. Short Video presentation. (A new category)

Please visit the ILC website for further information regarding registration, abstract types and their submission, and other information: https://www.ilc-india2022.com/