Phoenix to Host World Parkinson Congress for First Time in Event History

The Phoenix Convention Center will host the 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC) from May 24 to May 27, 2026. This will be the first time the event has ever been held in Phoenix. The congress will bring together over 3,800 delegates from 63 countries for four days dedicated to advancing research, care, and collaboration in the field of Parkinson's disease.

In preparation, 83 Convention Center employees and hundreds of hospitality workers across the city completed the WPC’s Parkinson Ready™ Phoenix training, which emphasized inclusive service practices and strategies for supporting the 25% of attendees living with Parkinson’s, including allowing extra time for speech, movement, and responses.

Leaders from the Convention Center and Visit Phoenix highlighted the city’s commitment to accessibility, community partnership, and ensuring a welcoming environment as the congress returns to North America for the first time in a decade, positioning Phoenix as an engaged and prepared host for this globally significant event.

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