MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2026
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Mabuhay and warm greetings!
On behalf of the Host Organizing Committee, I am honored to welcome you to the WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2026, to be held in the heart of Western Visayas—Iloilo City, Philippines.
After 15 years, the Philippines once again takes pride in hosting this significant regional gathering—made even more meaningful as we celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP)...
Dr. Karin Estepa-Garcia / Overall Chair
Key Dates & Conference Schedule
Key Dates
Abstract submission
opening
August 4, 2025
Online registration opening
September 15, 2025
Extended abstract submission
deadline
November 3, 2025
Announcement of
acceptance to authors
December 8, 2025
Early registration
closing
December 15, 2025
Registration deadline for
oral presenters & speakers
December 15, 2025
Regular
registration
January 1 - March 15, 2026
Onsite registration for
WONCA-APR 2026
March 22-27, 2026
Conference Schedule
65th PAFP
Annual Convention
March 23-24, 2026
WONCA Regional Council Meeting and Pre-Conference Activities
March 24, 2026
27th WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference
March 25-27, 2026
Why Attend?
Inspire
Rekindle purpose in person-centered care
Connect
Build meaningful professional and cultural relationships
Share
Exchange innovations and compassionate practices
Lead
Shape the future of family medicine
Serve
Strengthen commitment to health equity and communities
