The Congress is held under the auspices of the International Federation of Human Genetics Societies,[1] an umbrella organization founded by the American Society of Human Genetics, the European Society of Human Genetics and the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.
Congresses have been held in such diverse venues as Berlin, Brisbane, Chicago, The Hague, Jerusalem, Mexico City, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Vienna and Washington.
The purview of the International Congress of Human Genetics is all aspects of human genetics, including research, clinical practice, and education.
The Congress now attracts thousands of participants, including M.D.
It is by far the largest human genetics meeting in the world.