The 8th International Congress on Leishmaniasis (WorldLeish8)
 will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, between 6 and 10 April 2027.

This edition of the congress will hold special significance as it will be organized in memory of Prof. M. Ali Özcel, the founder of the WorldLeish congress series, whose pioneering contributions to medical parasitology and leishmaniasis research have inspired generations of scientists and practitioners worldwide. We are honored to dedicate this meeting to his legacy.