ichg 2026 Update 1st November

Registration is now open!

Experience a unique international meeting that brings together science, clinical insight, and lived experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

For the first time, ICHG offers an all-inclusive registration option - covering accommodation, meals, and conference participation in one seamless package.

Early-bird rates available until 31st January 2026. NOW EXTENDED TO 28TH FEBRUARY 2026

About the Conference

The International Conference for Hyperemesis Gravidarum (ICHG 2026) brings together patients, researchers, healthcare professionals, and advocates from around the world to improve understanding, treatment, and support for HG.

This unique global event is more than a medical conference. It’s a collaborative space where lived experience and scientific research stand side by side. Together, we aim to drive forward change in care, policy, and research for HG.

Whether you’ve experienced HG personally, work to support those who have, or are investigating its causes and treatments, we invite you to be part of this vital conversation.

What to Expect

• Research & Innovation: Hear from leading scientists and clinicians sharing the latest advances in HG research, care, and treatment.

• Lived Experience: Center the voices of people who have experienced HG and those who support them.

• Global Perspectives: Explore how HG is understood and managed around the world.

• Connection & Collaboration: Build relationships across disciplines and borders to spark lasting change.

📩 If you have any questions, please email us at ICHG2026@gmail.com

LOCATION, dATES & Practical Information

📍 Solstrand Hotel and Spa - Just 18km from Bergen International Airport
🗓️ 18th - 20th May 2026

Bergen is a stunning coastal city known for its mountains, fjords, and warm hospitality — the perfect backdrop for a conference rooted in connection, resilience, and transformation.

A free shuttle bus will be organised to the conference. A preliminary schedule is below and will be confirmed in the first half of January.

18th May - Bergen -> Solstrand
    - 15:00 pick-up city center
    - 15:30 pick-up airport
    - 16:00 arrival hotel

20th May - Solstrand -> Bergen
    - 15:30 pick-up hotel
    - 16:00 arrival airport
    - 16:30 arrival city center

Abstract Submissions closed until 1st February

👉 Click here for more details.

1st call for Abstracts: 1st September 2025 - 30th November 2025. EXTENSION - 15th DECEMBER

Late-breaking Abstracts: 1st February 2026 - 15th March 2026.

Before submitting please read our Submission Guidelines and FAQ’s

YOU WILL HAVE THE RESULTS OF YOUR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION ON OR BEFORE THE 14TH FEBRUARY.

BURSARY APPLICATIONS OPEN now

We are committed to making ICHG 2026 accessible to a broad, global community.

The ICHG will offer bursaries to support travel expenses for:

• Individuals with a lived experience of HG

• Advocacy organisation leaders

• Researchers

• Healthcare professionals and clinicians

• Participants from underrepresented backgrounds

Additional support available to those facing financial barriers, including student researchers.

Priority for full bursaries including accommodation and registration costs will be given to applicants from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Programme

Please note the programme is still in development and is subject to change and diversify; these are just some of the highlights whilst we confirm more international speakers and review abstracts. 

Medication trials 

Update on medication research and ongoing trials. Panel discussion on prophylactic and curative approaches. 

Featuring: Dr Rebecca Reynolds, Dr Marlena Fejzo, Professor Rebecca Painter

Nutrition 

Nutrition is central to HG care. Our speakers will present on the consequences of nutritional deficiencies and propose guidelines and advice for patients and clinicians. 

Featuring: Dr Melanie Nana, Dr Audrey Cosson 

Patient voices and clinical care 

Join us for an interactive session where patients take the stage and challenge the community for better care in HG. 

Featuring: Patients and patient voices, Dr. Andrew Housholder, Professor Cathy Nelson Piercy, Professor Jone Trovik, Professor Philippe Deruelle

Breakout sessions

Breakout sessions will be organised on research, clinical care, and patient involvement.

Abstract presentations

Oral presentations are yet TBD but will help shape the programme further. Poster abstract participants will also have the opportunity to present their work during several poster sessions. 

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Like other iterations of ICHG, ICHG 2026 will put a strong focus on interaction, networking, and patient involvement. Benefiting from a unique and remote location, this year’s ICHG will further offer the opportunity to network and exchange around common meals and evenings, as well as spa sessions in the wonderful Norwegian nature. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are currently seeking sponsors and partners to support the conference.

Sponsoring ICHG 2026 is a unique opportunity to:

• Align your organisation with a global movement for better maternal health

• Support innovation, equity, and inclusion in HG research and care

• Engage with an international network of clinicians, researchers, patients, and advocates

• Showcase your commitment to improving outcomes for those affected by HG

A range of sponsorship packages will be available — from headline sponsors to smaller community partners.

📩 To discuss sponsorship opportunities download our sponosorship prospectus below. If you have any queries please contact us at ICHG2026@gmail.com

ICHG26 organisation team

• Organisation committee 
  Hilde Erdal, Kirsty Kamal, Ksenia Kuznetsova, Marc Vaudel 

• Programme committee 
  Iris Grooten, Loïs van der Minnen, Charlotte Howden