CUGH 2027 Annual Conference (Lima)

CUGH LIMA 2027 is the Consortium of Universities for Global Health's 18th Annual Conference, the first CUGH annual meeting held outside the United States.

## About this conference Taking place February 25-28, 2027 in Lima, Peru, across the Swissotel Lima and Santa Ursula Auditorium venues, the conference theme is "Transforming Global Health: Partnerships, power, leadership, and technology in a rapidly changing world." CUGH conferences bring together global health professionals, educators, researchers, and programme implementers from universities and institutions worldwide, with pre-conference workshops, scientific sessions, and networking built around three abstract categories: scientific research, programme and project work, and global health education. For Ugandan health workers and researchers, it is an opportunity to present work to an international academic audience and connect with global health programmes and funders, with reduced fees available for delegates from low- and middle-income countries.

## Who should attend - Global health researchers, educators, and programme implementers - University faculty and students in global health, medicine, and public health - Health programme managers seeking international partnerships - Presenters of scientific, programme/project, or global health education abstracts

## What's available - Registration fees tiered by country income classification, with lower rates for delegates from middle- and low-income countries and for students - Registration includes session attendance, conference materials, a certificate of attendance, refreshments, and the opening ceremony and welcome cocktail - Pre-conference workshops, visa invitation letters, and hotel-booking assistance are offered

## How to register or submit Abstracts are submitted online only through the official CUGH LIMA 2027 portal, in English or Spanish, with up to 3 abstracts per submitter and up to 20 authors per submission. Only the corresponding author receives notification of acceptance. Presenting (corresponding) authors must then register in person by the presenter registration deadline. General registration, including student-rate verification, is completed through the same portal.

## Key dates - Abstract submission opens: 10 April 2026 - Abstract submission deadline: 31 August 2026 - Acceptance notifications: 1-10 November 2026 - Presenter/early-bird registration deadline: 30 November 2026 - Standard registration deadline: 20 February 2027 - Event: 25-28 February 2027, Lima, Peru

No fees are required simply to learn about this conference. Check CUGH's official site for the latest registration details.