About WCA2028
Since 1955, the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) has been the preeminent global event for anaesthesiologists.
In 2028, it heads to Canada, marking a vibrant new chapter for this premier event. WCA2028 promises an extraordinary setting on the west coast of North America, where anaesthesiologists and perioperative specialists from 130+ countries will converge to advance science, education, and collaboration in anaesthesia.
Against the stunning backdrop of Vancouver, WCA2028 will offer a uniquely immersive experience, fostering knowledge exchange, hands-on training, and meaningful global connections, all within a dynamic coastal landscape that amplifies the congress’s spirit of innovation and diversity.
We gratefully acknowledge the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, on whose lands WCA2028 will take place. As delegates from around the world gather in Vancouver for the 20th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists, we thank these Nations for welcoming our global community to their lands.
About WFSA
The World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) is the foremost global alliance of anaesthesiologists. WFSA empowers anaesthesiologists around the world to improve patient care.
About CAS
Founded in 1943, the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS) is Canada’s national specialty society for anesthesiology, representing over 2,500 members across Canada and around the world.