The International Confederation for Cleft Lip and Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies (www.iccpca.org) is a multi-disciplinary body, which promotes and facilitates the management of cleft lip and palate deformities, and related craniofacial anomalies internationally. The International Congress is held every 4 years.
Previous international congresses
| Houston-USA-1969 | Copenhagen-Denmark-1973 |
| Toronto-Canda-1977 | Acapulco-Mexico-1981 |
| Monte Carlo-France-1985 | Jerusalem-Israel-1989 |
| Broadbeach-Australia-1993 | Singapore-1997 |
| Gothenburg-Sweden-2001 | Durban-South Africa-2005 |
| Fortaleza-Brazil-2009 | Orlando USA-2013 |
| Chennai-India-2017 | Edinburgh, UK-2022 |
Bidders to host Cleft 2029 are:
Australia
Brazil
Turkey
USA
Voting
At the General Business Meeting voting shall be on the basis of country. 1 delegate= 1 vote, 2 delegates = 2 votes, 3 or more delegates = 3 votes (maximum of 3 votes). A country is defined as a national Cleft Lip and Palate Association or is a member of the United Nations. Delegates from each country shall select representatives who will record their country’s vote. This should be representative of the specialities coming from that country. If a country has not decided on a delegate for their country, then the Congress Chairman can and may appoint a delegate from that country. The Chair will have the casting vote.