The FIGO World Congress is the leading and largest event in gynaecology and obstetrics.

On behalf of the FIGO Congress Organising Committee, it is my great privilege to invite you to join the Global OBGYN community at the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics to be held in Cape Town, South Africa from 5th to 10th October 2025.

We are looking forward to welcoming more than 8,000 delegates to the Cape Town International Convention Centre as the Africa and Eastern Mediterranean region hosts the 25th FIGO World Congress for the first time since 2009.

The FIGO cutting-edge scientific programme has something for all, suitable for trainees through to senior clinicians.

I urge you to clear your diary as you do not want to miss this unique event. Join us in Cape Town and help demonstrate your commitment to shaping the future of women’s health and reproductive rights.

See you in the Mother City, Oct 2025.

Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika

Professor Paul P Fogarty, MD, FRCOG, FRCPI, FICOG(hon), DGGG(hon)
Chair, FIGO Cape Town 2025 Congress Organising Committee