Frequently Asked Questions
The Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference 2026 will take place April 17–19, 2026 at The Ismaili Center in Houston, Texas, located at 2323 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019.
The conference will be held in-person in Houston. Virtual attendance may be offered for international attendees at a later date. Please sign up for updates to stay informed as details are announced.
Registration will open in January 2026. Once available, you can register through our website. All registration packages include access to every session and track, with CME or CNE credits offered based on registration type. Stay tuned for more details on pricing and registration tiers.
No, not at this time.
Yes, the conference is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This activity has been planned in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Baylor College of Medicine and His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for the United States of America.
Yes, CNE will be offered by Texas Children’s Hospital for approved sessions. Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
We are pleased to share that, due to strong interest, the conference capacity has been expanded to up to 1,000 attendees while continuing to be hosted at the Ismaili Center. This expansion allows us to welcome more participants while preserving the quality, intimacy, and overall experience of the conference.
A limited number of volunteer opportunities may be available during the conference, but placement is not guaranteed. If you express interest in volunteering through our Contact page, conference organizers will reach out only if an opportunity becomes available that matches the conference’s needs.
We recommend arriving by Thursday, April 16, 2026, to allow time for check-in and settle in before the conference begins Friday morning.
The dress code for the conference is business casual. April in Houston is typically warm, with daytime temperatures in the mid-70s to low-80s °F (around 24–28°C). Lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended. The Ismaili Center is air-conditioned, so you may want to bring a light layer for indoor sessions.
Full refunds are available for cancellations made by January 31, 2026. No refunds will be issued after this date due to limited capacity. For refund requests, please visit our Contact page.
Attendees based in the United States must register using the email address associated with their IHPA membership, as this is required to verify membership status. International attendees may register using any valid email address.
IHPA registration is required only for attendees based in the United States. If you are not currently an IHPA member, please visit IHPAonline.org to sign up before registering for the conference.