International Patients' Union Conference 2026
Voices to Action, Action to Impact.
India International Centre, New Delhi
Reimagining Healthcare - Keeping Patients at the Center
Building on the powerful momentum of IPUC 2023, 2024 and 2025, the International Patients' Union Conference 2026 marks the next chapter in India's patient-led healthcare movement. What began in 2023 as India's first and only Patient Conference and the official launch of the International Patients' Union application has evolved into a growing international platform where patients are not just heard, but recognized as equal stakeholders in shaping healthcare policy, delivery, and innovation.
Why IPUC 2026 Matters
In healthcare, every stakeholder is organized such as providers, regulators, industry, and policymakers. Patients, however, have historically remained fragmented and underrepresented in decision-making.
The International Patients' Union was created to change that.
IPUC 2026
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The conference will serve as a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and co-creation; ensuring that healthcare moves beyond being merely patient-centric to becoming truly patient-driven.
This year's conference will also serve as a fundraiser, with the proceeds invested in the International Patients' Union's initiatives dedicated to patient welfare. The conference will recognize organizations, individuals, and leaders who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to informing, empowering, and supporting patients.
Pathfinder Awards 2026
At IPUC 2026, we present the Pathfinder Awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in empowering patients and making their lives easier.
Apply NowWhy Join IPUC 2026?
Healthcare is ready for a shake-up, and it starts with patients speaking up.
IPUC 2026 brings all stakeholders together, not as separate entities, but as partners in building a healthcare ecosystem that is inclusive, transparent, tech-powered, and truly patient-driven.
Join the patients' community through The International Patients Union App, launched by representatives from all healthcare sectors, including patients, led by Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Founder of the International Patients' Union.
More Than a Conference
IPUC 2026 is not just an event; it is a movement led by the patient, for the patient, and of the patient.
The conference will continue to support IPU's mission of organizing patients across India, strengthening their collective voice, and ensuring their lived experiences inform healthcare reform.
Like previous editions, the conference will also recognize exemplary individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to patient awareness, empowerment, and welfare.
