We are excited to gather together for the 13th IAAH World Congress, Part II.

The Congress will be held May 13-15, 2026 at the Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny, Jamaica.

Our thoughts continue to be with everyone affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Register for the meeting here. 

13TH World Congress on Adolescent Health

Beyond Awareness… Resilience, Reimagining, Responding 

13-15 May 2026

World Congress, Part II – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the World Congress, Part II?

The IAAH World Congress, Part II is the opportunity for those with work that was accepted for the original World Congress to present their work. This will include oral presentations, workshops, and posters. The meeting will also include plenary sessions and a youth program. This will be a hybrid meeting.

​When and where will the World Congress, Part II be held?

The IAAH World Congress, Part II will be held May 13-15, 2026 at the Ocean Signature Resorts in Trelawny, Jamaica.

How can I register for the World Congress, Part II?

Please register at this link: IAAH World Congress Part II Registration

Is there a charge for the World Congress, Part II 

If you registered and paid for the World Congress already (prior to the Part I meeting in November), you do not need to pay again to register for Part II. If you are looking to attend Part II, please see below.

I paid to attend the November meeting, but I cannot attend the World Congress, Part II in person, may I get a refund?

Part II will be available on line as well as in person and the on line sessions will also be available to view after the event. We will not know whether partial refunds will be possible until after the World Congress, Part II.

My work was accepted for presentation/workshop/poster for the World Congress. Do I need to resubmit?  

Yes, you should have received a communication from us about our resubmission process. Note that works that were accepted remain accepted, but we will give authors a chance to update their work with any new data. If you have not resubmitted your work, please reach out to [email protected] as soon as possible. 

I had declined the offer to present at the original World Congress, but I am now able to attend in person. Can I attend now?

Yes. All accepted presenters should have received a survey so they can let us know they plan to attend Part II. If you did not receive the survey, please reach out to [email protected] as soon as possible. 

Are new submissions being considered for presentations at the World Congress, Part II 

No, at this time we are not accepting new submissions. 

Will there be a gala?

Those who purchased a ticket for the Sundown Soiree in Montego Bay will automatically receive a ticket to the Seaside Soiree to occur during Part II. If you do not attend Part II in person, you will receive a refund for your Sundown Soiree ticket. 

Where should I stay?

We recommend staying at the conference location: Ocean Signature Resorts by H10 Hotels in Trelawny. There are two hotels on the property. 

Ocean Coral Spring – All-inclusive beachfront resort in Trelawny, Jamaica featuring modern rooms, multiple pools, water park, diverse dining, spa, and family-friendly amenities.

Ocean Eden Bay (18 & Over Only) – Adults-only (18+) all-inclusive beachfront resort offering elegant rooms, premium dining, spa services, and full access to Ocean Coral Spring amenities.

Check the rates here for Ocean Eden Bay and Ocean Coral Spring. 

You can select your room using one of these forms and then you will receive a secure link for payment. 

Click here to book at Ocean Eden Bay

Click here to book at Ocean Coral Spring 

What does All-Inclusive mean?

Your stay includes accommodations, all meals and snacks, unlimited drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), on-site entertainment, non-motorized water sports, and most resort amenities — all in one upfront price.

What if I stay at another hotel?

You are welcome to find other accommodations. However, please know that all attendees who are staying off property will need to purchase a Conference Pass  for $119 to access the property and its facilities. Regular access would be from 10am to 6pm. You will have access to the conference space for the times of the Congress. There will not be shuttle services from other hotels. 

What’s the best airport to use?

Participants may arrive through Montego Bay (MBJ) or Kingston (KIN) international airports. 

Montego Bay (MBJ) is the closest airport, located approximately 35 minutes from Ocean Coral Spring and Ocean Eden Bay Resorts.

Kingston (KIN) is approximately 2.5–3 hours away by road.

How do I get from the airport to the hotel property?

If you are arriving in Montego Bay, airport transfers can be arranged through Turissimo Jamaica:
https://turissimojamaica.com/

If you are arriving in Kingston, there are two options: 

• Private transfer: 2.5–3 hours | ~US$250–$280 (up to 4–6 passengers)
• Budget option: Taxi → Knutsford Express bus → taxi (approx. 4–5 hours)

Contact [email protected] for more information about arranging a transfer from Kingston.

How can I support recovery efforts in Jamaica? 

IAAH will be collecting funds to support our adolescent health colleagues in Jamaica.  To donate please click here. 

Here are some additional recommendations:

United Way of Jamaica
Direct Relief
World Central Kitchen
UNICEF

IAAH World Congress on Adolescent Health

The IAAH World Congress brings people together from across the globe who work with and for young people, as well as young people themselves. At its heart, these meetings explore the opportunities, evidence-base, challenges and costs of services, programs and approaches for improving adolescent and young adult health that can be delivered by health services, schools, and communities. From 1974-2017, IAAH hosted a World Congress on Adolescent Health every 4 years. We are now moving to a briefer periodicity.

The World Congress welcomes the diverse constituencies that form the field of adolescent health to explore new ideas, the latest research and promising interventions. The World Congress is an opportunity to explore specific health conditions (eg sexual and reproductive health including HIV/AIDS and pregnancy, mental health, NCDs, injuries) as well as common health risks and determinants that shape adolescents’ health and wellbeing (eg gender inequality, poverty, migration, violence, stigma, bullying, abuse). The World Congress is a time to be challenged and inspired, to meet the people and organizations shaping the field including young people, and to catch up with old friends. Health practitioners (public health, health promotion, clinicians) researchers, policy makers (eg UN agency staff), NGOs and youth health advocates are but some of the participants who attend the World Congress.  All are welcome, including those new to adolescent health.

13TH World Congress on Adolescent Health

Beyond Awareness… Resilience, Reimagining, Responding 

13-15 May 2026

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Past World Congresses

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