MEFS 2026 is the 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Middle East Fertility Society, held 21–23 November 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton Jeddah Convention Center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with King's College Hospital London – Jeddah. Under the theme "Advancing Knowledge. Shaping the Future.", the meeting brings together leading experts in reproductive medicine and science from across the Middle East and around the world.
The Middle East Fertility Society, with a 34-year legacy, is dedicated to advancing fertility care for couples across the Arab world and the broader Middle East. Its mission is driven by the exchange of medical knowledge and the promotion of scientific research, and the society has grown into a leading regional platform for knowledge sharing, professional development and research collaboration. Its annual scientific meeting is consistently one of the premier gatherings for fertility specialists in the region.
This year's programme goes beyond traditional boundaries, offering a deep dive into every dimension of fertility and reproductive health — from cutting-edge laboratory research to clinical innovation. The multidisciplinary format is designed to educate, connect and empower physicians, scientists, nurses, embryologists and industry partners alike.
The published agenda runs over three days (Saturday 21 to Monday 23 November 2026, Riyadh time) across three tracks and five halls, opening on the evening of 21 November with an Opening Ceremony (welcome address from the chair, message from the president, overview of the scientific programme, "2026 in Perspective", awards and recognitions, and acknowledgment of MEFS partners), followed by a Meet & Greet in the Exhibition Hall. The full session-by-session agenda is available on the official meeting website.
The international faculty of more than 40 speakers includes Prof. Carlos Simon (Carlos Simon Foundation), Amy Sparks (American Society for Reproductive Medicine), Elias M. Dahdouh (ART Center, CHU Sainte-Justine), Mohamed Bedaiwy (University of British Columbia), Peter N. Schlegel, Santiago Munné, Sherman Silber, Tim Child (Child Fertility, Riyadh), Yakoub Khalaf, Mohamed Aboulghar, Johnny Awwad and James Toner (Emory Reproductive Center), among many others.
Topics span assisted reproduction and IVF, embryology and the IVF laboratory, reproductive genetics and embryo testing, endometrial and implantation science, male infertility and andrology, reproductive surgery and endoscopy, fertility preservation and reproductive endocrinology.
Registration is through the official meeting website; fees, CME accreditation and abstract details were not published on the public pages at the time of listing, so please check the organiser's registration page for current rates. Accommodation and visa guidance are also available on the official site.
