Healthcare transformation is accelerating, and the ICT&health World Conference 2026 is where this change becomes tangible. For three days, Maastricht will host an international gathering of policymakers, healthcare leaders, professionals, innovators and technology experts shaping the future of care.
The conference goes beyond vision alone. It brings practical innovations, proven technologies and new care models together, strengthening the role of healthcare professionals and connecting frontrunners across the ecosystem to drive real, scalable impact.
Europe plays a leading role in data governance, digital ethics and interoperable healthcare systems, while working closely with international partners. ICT&health 2026 serves as an open, international platform where cross-border collaboration leads to sustainable innovation and structural change.
What to expect
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Over 150 sessions including keynotes, deep-dives and live demonstrations
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Topics such as AI in healthcare, digital diagnostics, robotics, remote care and value-based healthcare
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Strategic sessions on governance, financing, procurement and regulation
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Tracks for all levels of care, from primary and elderly care to academic medical centres
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Live technology demonstrations already transforming healthcare today
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An international hackathon led by nurse innovator Rebecca Love
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The ICT&health Award 2026, recognising impactful healthcare innovation
Who should attend
This conference is for everyone contributing to the future of healthcare: executives, clinicians, nurses, policymakers, researchers, IT professionals, startups and innovators. If you are working on better, smarter and more sustainable care, this is the place to be.