A Mexican city is preparing to host an estimated 5,000 physiotherapists in 2027.
Guadalajara, a member of the BestCities Global Alliance, has been selected as the host city for the World Physiotherapy Congress 2027. The successful bid was a collaborative effort between the AMEFI National College of Physical Therapy, the Mexican Association of Physical Therapy and the Guadalajara Convention and Visitors Bureau.
World Physiotherapy represents more than 600,000 physical therapists worldwide through 128 member organisations, with an estimated 5,000 of them set to join the Mexican meeting in 2027 at Expo Guadalajara, the largest event venue in Mexico.
“Guadalajara’s designation as host for the World Physiotherapy Congress 2027 reflects our city’s capability to execute world-class events and demonstrates our unwavering commitment to provide unforgetable experiences for all visitors,” said Gustavo Staufert, CEO of the Guadalajara Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We are proud of the joint effort between Guadalajara Convention and Visitors Bureau and Expo Guadalajara to bring this exceptional congress to our city.”
Other recent wins for the City include the World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) 2027 and the ICOLD Annual Meeting of the International Commission on Large Dams 2026.
The World Physiotherapy Congress 2027 will offer a range of sessions including focused symposia chaired by recognised experts in the field; discussion panels that explore key industry topics; networking sessions in both informal and group settings; clinical seminars; platform presentations and more.
Tracy Bury, World Physiotherapy interim chief executive officer, said, “It will be wonderful to welcome participants from around the world to Guadalajara. Holding the general meeting and World Physiotherapy Congress 2027 in Mexico continues our commitment to reach and build physiotherapy communities around the world. We are looking forward to working with AMEFI Colegio Nacional de Fisioterapia/Mexican Association of Physiotherapy and our member organisations in our South America region to deliver another exciting and engaging global event, our first in the region.”
