29 September - 2 October | Hybrid Conference
Health for a stronger European Union
High time for action!
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Health for a stronger European Union – high time for action!
Europe stands at a pivotal moment for health and well-being. Health is not only a social good but a strategic pillar of European unity and resilience. Recent crises, from the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis to demographic and technological change, have exposed the limits of fragmented national responses and the risks of weakening solidarity, cross-border cooperation, and trust in scientific evidence.
A stronger European Health Union must be part of a broader vision that counters divisive politics, reinforces shared values, and safeguards the EU’s capacity to act collectively for the well-being of all citizens. As we negotiate the next Multiannual Financial Framework, now is the time for stakeholders to champion health, solidarity, and equity not as costs but as investments for a resilient future.
A Europe fit for the future begins with healthier people, and the time for action is now! Join us in Gastein and online from 29 September - 2 October. Through collaboration and solution-oriented dialogue, the EHFG will provide a dose of sanity in this polarised world.
EHFG 2026 Main ThemeMeet some of our
SPEAKERS
Korinna Schumann
Minister of Labour, Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection, Austria
Pamela Rendi-Wagner
Director, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Petter Iversen
Chair of the Committee of the Chiefs of Military Medical Services, NATO
Frank Vandenbroucke
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health, Belgium (online)
Javier Padilla Bernáldez
Secretary of State for Health, Ministry of Health, Spain
Antonio Parenti
Director Public Health, Cancer and Health Security, European Commission Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety
Nathalie Moll
Director General, European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations
Henriette Neumeyer
President, European Hospital and Healthcare Federation
Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat
Director, Division of Country Health Policies and Systems, WHO Regional Office for Europe
Jarno Habicht
Representative in Ukraine, World Health Organization
Lotte Steuten
Deputy Chief Executive, Office of Health Economics
András Tivadar Kulja
Member, European Parliament
Valentina Strammiello
Executive Director, European Patients' Forum
Mark Bellis
Director, Public Health Institute, Liverpool John Moores University
Sibilia Quilici
Executive Director, Vaccines Europe
Shahida Syed
Head of Secretariat, European Partnership on One Health AMR (EUP OHAMR)
Programme Details
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- Wednesday | 30.09.2026Wed
- Thursday | 01.10.2026Thu
- Friday | 02.10.2026Fri
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- Delivering health for all
- Driving health system innovation & reform
- Preparing for a changing world
- Plenary
Topic Tracks
Delivering health for all
Ensuring that everyone can access the care and treatments they need, regardless of where they live or who they are, remains one of Europe's most pressing health policy challenges. This track examines how policy and regulatory frameworks can be strengthened to close persistent gaps in access and equity.
Driving health system innovation & reform
Europe's health systems face mounting pressure to do more with less, while remaining fair, effective, and resilient. This track focuses on how evidence, governance, and smarter investment can drive meaningful reform, from restructuring hospital care to making the fiscal case for prevention.
Preparing for a changing world
Geopolitical shifts and climate change are fundamentally reshaping the context in which health policy is made. This track looks ahead, asking what strategic investments and governance frameworks Europe needs in order to build lasting health resilience and security in an increasingly uncertain world.