IMI's 12th International Conference
Karbala, Iraq
The 12th International Conference of Imamia Medics International (IMI) will take place December 25–28, 2025, in Karbala, Iraq.
Registration is open at: conferences.imamiamedics.com.
After you add the details for conference attendees and their registrations (Health professionals—with CMEs, non-health professionals, only Women’s Wing session, or student registration), you can select your add-ons including your preferred package option. You can also purchase packages and add-ons for visas for family members who may choose to accompany you but not attend the conference.
Once your payment is completed, you will receive a confirmation email with your receipt, as well as a follow up message with instructions for submitting your Travel & Visa Information Form and uploading required documents.
You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal during online checkout. If you prefer an alternative method, you can select the Alternate Payment Method during checkout which varies by country:
IMI offers a range of Conference + Ziyarat & Sightseeing Ground Packages, which include:
Package Options:
Details, rates, and inclusions are available on the Packages Page. A special inclusive package for delegates from Pakistan has also been set up for 11 Days with flights & visa fees included; details will appear as you move through registration.
Participants will visit significant spiritual, historical, and cultural sites in Najaf, Karbala, Kadhimain, Samarra, Balad, and Babylon (optional).
Throughout this holy journey, participants will be accompanied by a respected scholar, Agha Mehdi, who will provide historical, spiritual, and scholarly insights at each site, enriching the ziyarat and sightseeing experience.
All transportation, meals, and accommodations are managed through IMI’s official ground package. View more details on our Sightseeing page.
Airport transfers are arranged around specific group flight schedules arriving and departing from Baghdad (BGW).
Full details on the recommended flights for your package are listed on the Travel & Visa Information Page. IMI will coordinate pick-up and drop-off for all travelers who have purchased packages and are arriving/departing on these listed flights.
Yes. You may book independently to Baghdad (BGW) or Najaf (NJF). However, airport transfers are only guaranteed for travelers on the listed group flights.
Yes! For bookings, itinerary, tips, and support, you may contact IMI’s trusted travel partners who can assist with flight options:
Almost all travelers must have a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity) and a valid Iraqi E-visa/visa in advance. Iraqi citizens (with valid documentation) do not need visas. There are no longer visas on arrival for citizens of the US, Canada, most of Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
For those booking packages and visas through IMI, you’ll be asked to upload your passport scan, photo, and travel details using the IMI Travel & Visa Form (sent after registration). Additional guidance for supporting documents is available on the Travel & Visa page.
Yes, but availability is extremely limited and must be confirmed prior to booking. The single room supplement is about $500 USD extra for the full package duration.
Submit your presentation topic or abstract, along with your CV, by November 1, 2025, to: academiccounciljmi@gmail.com.
Poster submission guidelines are also available on the conference website. Accepted presenters will receive confirmation by November 25, 2025.
Unfortunately, packages cannot be held without a confirmed conference registration. Each hotel and ziyarat package must be linked to at least one primary conference registrant. Once the main registrant signs up, family members or companions may be added under their profile.
IMI welcomes volunteers from Iraq and abroad to help with logistics, guest services, and conference coordination. To express interest, email conferences@imamiamedics.com with the subject line “Volunteer – Karbala Conference.”
For any questions about travel, visa, or registration, please contact:
IMI’s 12th International Conference in Karbala
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) When and where will the conference take place?
Pre-conference sessions: December 25–26
Main conference sessions: December 27–28, 2025
2) How can I register for the conference?
3) Which payment methods are accepted?
4) What packages are available for hotel/sightseeing/ziyarat?
5) What do the Ziyarat & Sightseeing Tours include?
6) Which flights should I book for airport pickup and drop-off?
7) Can I book my own flights?
8) Can IMI recommend travel agents?
9) Who needs a visa?
Note: If you are an Iraqi citizen, you do not need a visa and may skip this add-on in registration.
10) Packages are for shared occupancy but can I request a single room?
11) How can I submit a presentation/talk?
12) I am not sure which conference sessions I’ll attend — can I register later?
13) How can I volunteer or get involved?
14) Who do I contact for help or clarification?
Email: conferences@imamiamedics.com
Website: conferences.imamiamedics.com