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WAO Meetings

WAO offers a variety of in-person, online, and hybrid educational events throughout the year. From basic science to translational medicine, our aim is to track and present the latest advancements in allergy/immunology research, encouraging innovation in the field and reducing global disparities in access to quality education.
Symposia
Symposia

Theme-based symposia are two-day meetings with highly focused programming on hot topics.



World Allergy Congresses (WAC)
World Allergy Congresses (WAC)
The World Allergy Organization (WAO) held the first World Allergy Congress (WAC) in 1951 in Zurich, Switzerland, and Congresses are now held annually. Each Congress attracts global experts and scientists working and interested in the fields of allergy/immunology and other related fields. In most cases, WAO partners with a regional or national Member Society to host the Congress.

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WAO Webinar Series
WAO Online Learning

Online learning opportunities are available in a variety of formats, covering a range of topics pertinent to the practicing allergist/immunologist.


WAC 2024

Upcoming Meeting

World Allergy Congress (WAC) 2025
Feb 28 - March 3, 2025
San Diego, CA, USA

In collaboration with the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)

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Registration Opened October 16th | Click Here to Register

Past Meetings

Past Meetings

WAC 2024

WAC 2024
27-29 September 2024
Lisbon, Portugal

In collaboration with the Portuguese Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (SPAIC)

WAC 2023

WAC 2023
1-3 December 2023

Bangkok, Thailand

In collaboration with the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Association of Thailand (AAIAT)

WAO Symposium on Food and Respiratory Allergies

WAO Symposium on Food and Respiratory Allergies
18-20 May 2023
Kona, Hawaii, United States

WAO-PASAAI Pan-Arab Allergy Meeting

WAO-PASAAI Pan-Arab Allergy Meeting 
27-29 January 2023
Dubai, U.A.E

In collaboration with the Pan-Arab Society of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (PASAAI)

WAC 2022

WAC 2022
13-15 October 2022
Istanbul, Türkiye

In collaboration with the Turkish National Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (TNSACI)

WAO-BSACI 2022 UK Conference

WAO-BSACI 2022 UK Conference 
25-27 April 2022
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

In collaboration with the British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI)

WAV 2020

WAC 2020
Virtually
17 September - 20 October 2020

In collaboration with JSA and APAPARI

 

WISC 2020

WISC 2020
Virtually
16-18 July 2020

WAC 2019

WAC 2019
12-14 December 2019
Lyon, France

In collaboration with the French Society of Allergology (SFA)

WISC 2019

WISC 2019
4-6 April 2019
Beirut, Lebanon

In collaboration with the Lebanese Society of Allergy and Immunology (LSAI)

WISC 2018

WISC 2018
6-9 December 2018
Florence, Italy

In collaboration with the Italian Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology (SIAAIC)

WAC 2018

WAC 2018
2-5 March 2018
Orlando, FL, USA

In collaboration with the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)

WAO Cartagena Symposium

WAO Cartagena Symposium
6-9 September 2017
Cartagena, Colombia

In collaboration with the Colombian Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Association (ACAAI)

WAO Rome Symposium 2017

WAO Rome Symposium
27-29 April 2017
Rome, Italy/Vatican City

Theme: Hot Topics in Pediatric Allergy & Regulatory Aspects

WISC 2016

WISC 2016
6 - 9 December 2016
Jerusalem, Israel

In collaboration with the Israel Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (IAACI) and their mutually collaborating partner Allergists for Israel (AFI)

Miami Symposium (2015)

Miami Symposium (2015)
5-6 December 2015
Miami, FL, USA

Theme: Food Allergy and the Microbiome

WAC 2015

WAC 2015
14-17 October 2015
Seoul, Korea

In collaboration with the Korean Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical

WISC 2014

WISC 2014
6-9 December 2014
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

In collaboration with the Brazilian Society of Allergy and Immunology

Previous events
  • 2013 Milan, Italy
  • 2011 Cancún, México
  • 2009 Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 2007 Bangkok, Thailand
  • 2005 Munich, Germany
  • 2003 Vancouver, Canada
  • 2000 Sydney, Australia
  • 1997 Cancun, Mexico
  • 1994 Stockholm, Sweden
  • 1991 Kyoto, Japan
  • 1988 Montreux, Switzerland
  • 1985 Washington DC, United States
  • 1982 London, United Kingdom
  • 1979 Jerusalem, Israel
  • 1976 Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 1973 Tokyo, Japan
  • 1970 Florence, Italy
  • 1967 Montreal, Canada
  • 1964 Madrid, Spain
  • 1961 New York, United States
  • 1958 Paris, France
  • 1955 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 1951 Zurich, Switzerland