International Congress of Aerospace Medicine
The International Congress of Aerospace Medicine, or ICAM, is convened by the International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine (IAASM) in even-numbered years.
This event is held in conjunction with the European Society of Aerospace Medicine (ESAM), the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), and one or more local aerospace medicine organizations. Organizers of an ICAM can find additional information here.
ICAM brings together professionals in aerospace/aviation medicine, space medicine, human performance, and related scientific, clinical, regulatory, and educational fields. It covers a broad spectrum from airline medicine and aeromedical certification to human factors, crew training, and spaceflight health.
Notably, ICAM is separate from the International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine (ICASM), which is held in odd-numbered years.
Both ICAM and ICASM are held in different locations every other year, with ICASM 2025 being hosted in Singapore and ICAM 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye. They offer excellent opportunities for professionals to network, learn from experts, and advance the field of aerospace medicine.
When & Where: October 1-3, 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye, at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus.
Website: www.icam2026.org
Joint Sponsors:
- Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA)
- European Society of Aerospace Medicine (ESAM)
- International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine (IAASM)
- Turkish Aerospace Medical Association (TAMA)
Program Themes:
- Human factors & performance (cabin environment, fatigue, automation, resilience, drone operations)
- Space medicine & clinical/biomedical topics (space exploration, telemedicine, pharmacology, physiology, mental health)
- Aeromedical certification & regulation (EASA / international regulatory updates, prevention, disclosure)
- Airline / operational medicine/travel & evacuation medicine (occupational health, inflight emergencies, crew training)
When & Where: September 22-24, 2022, in Paris, France, at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie.
Website: icam2022.com
Joint Sponsors:
- Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA)
- European Society of Aerospace Medicine (ESAM)
- International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine (IAASM)
- French Society of Aviation and Space Medicine (SFRAMAS)
Purpose & Scope: This was the first ever ICAM event. It was intended to bring together the international community in aerospace medicine and allied clinical, research, educational, and regulatory fields. It included scientific sessions, exhibits, etc.
When & Where: October 3-5, 2024, in Lisbon, Portugal, at Aula Magna, part of the Rectory building of the University of Lisbon’s central campus.
Website: www.icam2024.com
Joint Sponsors:
- Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA)
- European Society of Aerospace Medicine (ESAM)
- International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine (IAASM)
- Portuguese Society of Aerospace Medicine (SMAPor)
Program Themes:
- Airline medicine, space medicine, aeromedical certification
- Occupational health, human factors & performance
- Crew training, medical education
- Military, rescue/evacuation, drone operations, air traffic control
- In-flight medical devices, remote medical interventions in high airspace/space
- Public health contingencies, AI applications, medication safety (ICAM 2024)
Included Events: ICAM 2024 combined multiple related conferences or meetings:
- 70th International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine (ICASM 2024)
- 8th European Congress of Aerospace Medicine (ECAM 2024)
- 7th Scientific Meeting of the Portuguese Aerospace Medicine Society
- 10th Aerospace Medicine Conference of the Portuguese Air Force
- 3rd Joint Portugal/Brazil Aerospace Medicine Societies Conference
- The Iberian Aerospace Medicine Societies Conference