ICT&health World Conference 2026

From vision to impact: co-creating the future of healthcare

The future of healthcare demands more than innovation. It requires vision, coordination and long-term action. The ICT&health World Conference is Europe’s leading platform for healthcare transformation – uniting professionals, policymakers, executives, regulators, researchers, startups and investors from across sectors and countries.

Europe’s leadership in health data policy and digital ethics – in close collaboration with global partners – is shaping tomorrow’s healthcare. From the European Health Data Space to funding models and interoperability frameworks, Europe contributes solutions that are scalable, ethical and aligned with international needs. Yet true transformation requires more than regional ambition. That’s why ICT&health 2026 is also an open and international platform – connecting Europe’s leadership with global partners to ensure scalable, inclusive and collaborative impact worldwide.

For three days, Maastricht will be the epicentre of strategic dialogue, real-world solutions and bold partnerships across health and care.

What makes this conference different

We face system-level challenges: ageing populations, workforce shortages, digital acceleration and rising complexity. Point solutions and pilot projects are no longer enough. Healthcare needs a system-wide approach – where policy, funding, regulation, implementation and innovation are fully aligned.

That’s where ICT&health 2026 makes the difference. No silos. No speculation. This is where ethical AI meets real diagnostics, where public funding models meet private implementation, and where cross-border cooperation becomes practical progress.

What to expect

Over 150 sessions – keynotes, deep dives and live showcases – with expert speakers from policy, healthcare, business and research. Topics include:

• Europe’s leadership in health data policy and digital ethics – in close collaboration with global partners.
• Applied technologies in radiology, robotics, digital pathology and virtual care.
• Proven solutions in AI, value-based healthcare, and data infrastructure.
• Care-level tracks for general practice, mental health, elderly care and academic medicine.
• Strategic sessions on governance, finance, procurement and regulation.
• Live demonstrations of technologies already shaping care delivery.
• A three-day hackathon led by nurse innovator Rebecca Love, connecting global teams around shared challenges.
• The ICT&health Award 2026 – celebrating international breakthroughs in impactful health innovation.
• And this is only the beginning!

Who should attend?

This conference is for everyone committed to the future of healthcare. Whether you are a hospital executive, nurse, medical specialist, policymaker, tech developer, IT professional, researcher or civil servant – if you are working to improve care, this is where you belong. ICT&health 2026 offers new insights tailored to your field, practical tools for implementation, and direct access to the people who matter.

Pre-register now

Get early access to programme updates, speaker announcements, and strategic networking opportunities.

The future of healthcare doesn’t just happen. We build it – together.