Legacy - A Proven Host City
Legacy of Excellence in Kochi – A Proven Host City
Kochi has a proud legacy of successfully hosting prestigious national dermatology conferences under the visionary leadership of Dr. Kuriype. Each event marked a milestone in terms of scientific achievement, delegate turnout, and flawless organization.
- 1985 – Lisie Hospital: Kochi hosted its first national dermatology conference, setting the foundation for a tradition of medical excellence.
- 2002 – Le Méridien: With expanded facilities and a rising scientific agenda, this edition elevated quality and national participation.
- 2018 – Le Méridien & Crowne Plaza: A landmark moment—DERMACON 2018 welcomed over 4,700 delegates, setting attendance records and solidifying Kochi’s reputation as a premier medical conference destination.
These historic events reflect Kochi’s deep-rooted capability, infrastructure, and professionalism in hosting dermatological events of the highest national standard.
Medical Conferences Beyond Dermatology
Kochi’s Wider Legacy
Kochi’s excellence in hosting large-scale scientific gatherings is not confined to dermatology. Across multiple specialties, the city has repeatedly proven its mettle
- FMPC 2017 – Family Medicine & Primary Care Conference Hosted at IMA House, attended by top practitioners and policymakers.
- APICON 2019 – 74th Annual Conference of the Association of Physicians of India Held at Lulu Bolgatty International Convention Centre with over 10,000 delegates, making it one of India’s largest-ever internal medicine conferences.
- Telemedicon 2022 – International Conference on Telemedicine & Digital Health Organized by Amrita Hospital, focused on AI, VR, telehealth, and healthcare digitization.
- AIOC 2023 – 81st Annual Conference of the All India Ophthalmological Society Hosted again in Kochi at Lulu Bolgatty Convention Centre, after successful editions in 1999 and 2011, with thousands of ophthalmologists and cutting-edge presentations.
- PEDICON 2024 – 61st National Conference of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics Held at Grand Hyatt Bolgatty and Lulu Convention Centre. 7,000+ doctors and 3,000 family members participated, generating ₹100–150 crore in economic activity.
- KAAMCON 2024 – Kochi Advanced Airway Management Conference International faculty from the UK, USA, Netherlands, and Singapore engaged with Indian counterparts at IMA House.
- ABIP Conference 2024 – Annual Interventional Pulmonology Meet Conducted by Amrita Hospital at Le Méridien. Over 600 participants and live interventional workshops.
- Pulmocon Silver 2024 – Silver Jubilee Conference of the Academy of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Hosted by the Cochin Thoracic Society with 50+ national speakers.
- BUILD Summit 2024 – National Interstitial Lung Disease Summit A knowledge-sharing platform held at Amrita Hospital for clinicians and researchers.
- Kaazhcha CME 2024 – Ophthalmology Conference by Dr. Tony Fernandez Eye Hospital Held at Hotel Monsoon Empress with OSCE training for PG students and clinical sessions.
- OSMECON (Recurring) – Undergraduate Medical Conference With 2,000+ student delegates from across India, it’s one of the region's most dynamic UG conferences.
- Super-Specialty Medical Camps (Recurring) – Ongoing social outreach by leading hospitals like Amrita, Lourdes, and Medical Trust offering free diagnostics, surgeries, and specialist services to the underserved.