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Top 10 digital health conferences 2026

Published on December 3, 2025 | 7 min read
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Key takeaways

  • Deep-dive into AI integration, connected care, cybersecurity, and operational excellence with these top digital health conferences
  • Find investors, create more brand awareness, expand your network, and build long lasting relationships as these in-person events
  • Register early to make the most of these digital health learning opportunities

The healthcare system is at a breaking point, navigating clinician burnout, staff shortages, and complex data gaps—all while racing toward an AI-driven, virtual-first future.

To meet these massive challenges, leaders must accelerate digital strategy.

This essential list curates the top ten digital healthcare conferences of 2026. Join global executives, innovators, and policymakers to deep-dive into AI integration, connected care, cybersecurity, and operational excellence.

Find the forums shaping patient-centered care and drive your organization’s transformation.

1. ViVE

February 22-25, 2026| Los Angeles, CA

This year, ViVE heads to Los Angeles, one of the world’s most dynamic centers for healthcare innovation and technology. Co-created by CHIME and HLTH, the event unites over 500 leading healthcare organizations, startups, and investors shaping the future of digital health.

Designed for executives driving enterprise transformation, ViVE provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with peers, explore partnerships, and discover solutions accelerating the business of healthcare.

Attendees include health system leaders, payers, IT and cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, CHIME members, and digital health investors.

Key topics for 2026 include generative AI, emerging technologies, interoperability, cybersecurity, operational efficiency, digital transformation, data governance, partnerships, and patient-centered innovation.

To learn more or to register, visit https://www.viveevent.com/

2. Health.Tech Global Summit 2026

March 3-5, 2026 | Basel, Switzerland 

This global summit will gather the full healthcare innovation ecosystem, start-ups, providers, pharma, payers, investors, and policymakers, for three days of insight, collaboration, and deal-making.

Created through a new joint venture between Bits & Pretzels and MCH Group, the summit builds on the strong community momentum of previous editions in Munich and expands it into a truly global platform.

Hosted across the vast halls of Messe Basel, the medtech event is set to welcome more than 5,000 delegates and 250 exhibitors, creating Europe’s most concentrated hub for digital health and medtech innovation in 2026.

Attend to find investors, create more brand awareness, expand your network, build long lasting relationships and gain inspiration from other founders. 

To learn more or to register, visit https://sip-baselarea.com/resident/health-tech-global-summit-2026/

3. HIMSS 2026 Global Health Conference & Exhibition

March 9-12, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV

The HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition remains one of the most influential gatherings for healthcare leaders driving digital transformation. Returning to Las Vegas in 2026, the event convenes thousands of global executives, clinicians, policymakers, and IT innovators to explore the technologies and strategies shaping the next era of connected care.

This year’s health tech conference will spotlight AI-powered healthcare, interoperability, data security, virtual care, and digital infrastructure. Attend sessions and showcases dedicated to advancing smarter, safer, and more equitable health systems.

Whether you’re focused on implementing large-scale digital health programs, strengthening cybersecurity, or leveraging analytics to improve outcomes, this conference offers a comprehensive view of innovation in action, bridging clinical, operational, and technological excellence.

To learn more or to register, visit https://www.himssconference.com/

4. Health 2.0 Conference

April 7-9, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada

This year’s theme, “The Great Healthcare Shake-Up: Technology, Trust & The Road Ahead,” explores how innovation and integrity are redefining the global healthcare landscape.

Engage in expert-led discussions, interactive sessions, and groundbreaking insights on technology integration, data security, and patient trust. Discover how these shifts are building a more transparent, efficient, and patient-centric system.

Attendees include healthcare executives, digital health innovators, investors, policymakers, payers, and technology providers committed to driving systemic transformation.

Key topics at the health tech conference include AI in healthcare, digital therapeutics, interoperability, cybersecurity, patient experience, and responsible innovation.

To learn more or to register, visit https://www.health2conf.com/usa-2026

5. DMEA 2025: Next Level of Digital Health

April 21-23, 2026 | Berlin, Germany

DMEA, Europe’s leading digital health event, returns to Berlin in 2026 under the theme “Time to Connect Digital Health.” With more than 900 exhibitors, 20,500 visitors, and 470 speakers, it remains the central hub for healthcare leaders driving digital transformation.

Bringing together health-tech innovators, executives, clinicians, and policymakers, DMEA features keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions on interoperability, AI, digital infrastructure, and sustainable innovation. The exhibition floor showcases startups, global health organizations, and technology partners collaborating to advance connected care.

For healthcare executives seeking to scale digital transformation and network across Europe’s innovation ecosystem, DMEA 2026 is a must-attend event.

To learn more or to register, visit https://www.dmea.de/en/

6. DHIS Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit

April 27-28, 2026 | Boston, MA, USA

The Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit (DHIS) is focused on bringing together healthcare industry leaders, startups, collaborators, innovators, and investors from around the world.

Attendees will gather to examine and discuss timely and important healthcare issues, such as direct-to-consumer healthcare, underserved populations, regulatory and policy changes, distributed vs. centralized care, women’s health, IaaS, and IoT in healthcare.

Hear from keynote speakers on topics including AI, financing trends, the evolving regulatory landscape, and incentives, and experience lively panels, interactive breakouts, and networking with some of the most influential voices in healthcare innovation.

To learn more or to register, visit https://dhis.net/east

7. Reuters Digital Health 2026

May 2026 | Chicago, IL

Digital Health 2026 brings together global leaders from healthcare, government, academia, and the technology sector to explore the breakthroughs shaping the future of digital care.

The conference focuses on leveraging data, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to strengthen health systems and improve patient outcomes. 

Core themes include ethical policy development, interoperability, digital equity, and entrepreneurship, all aimed at accelerating innovation across the healthcare ecosystem.

Through interactive panels, research presentations, and executive roundtables, attendees will gain practical insights into how collaboration can drive the development and large-scale implementation of sustainable digital health solutions.

To learn more or to register for this medtech event, visit https://events.reutersevents.com/healthcare/digital-health-usa

8. Digital Health & AI Innovation Summit

June 8-9, 2026 | Boston, MA

This summit unites global healthcare leaders, investors, and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are redefining patient care and operational excellence.

Across two days of keynote sessions, executive panels, and startup showcases, the summit will address the real-world integration of AI in healthcare, from predictive analytics and digital diagnostics to workflow automation and population health management.

Attendees will gain practical insights on navigating regulation, scaling innovation responsibly, and creating data-driven ecosystems that support clinicians and enhance patient outcomes.

To learn more or to register, visit: https://digital-health-ai-summit.worldbigroup.com/

9. eHealth

June 14-16, 2026 | Halifax, NS

e-Health 2026 returns to the Halifax Convention Centre, bringing together Canada’s digital health community to share innovation, insights, and impact. 

Since 2000, the e-Health Conference and Tradeshow has been the nation’s leading forum for advancing digital transformation in healthcare, attracting over 1,000 healthcare professionals from across Canada and around the world.

This year’s program features keynotes, expert panels, and interactive sessions covering topics such as interoperability, data governance, AI, cybersecurity, and health equity. 

Attendees will engage with thought leaders, policy experts, and technology partners driving change across Canada’s healthcare ecosystem.

To learn more or to register, visit https://www.e-healthconference.com/e-health26/

10. Digital Health World Congress

2026 | London, UK 

While the next Congress is officially scheduled for November 24–25, 2025, updates for the 2026 Digital Health Conference are forthcoming. Recognized as one of the UK’s leading events in healthcare innovation, the summit brings together healthcare providers, IT leaders, clinicians, investors, policymakers, and startups to explore the future of digital transformation in care delivery.

Conference themes typically include AI in healthcare, telemedicine, wearable technology, cybersecurity, interoperability, and patient engagement, offering an in-depth look at how technology is reshaping global health systems.

Attendees can expect high-level insights and international participation, providing an opportunity to engage with digital health pioneers, share best practices, and gain strategies for scalable implementation in healthcare organizations worldwide.

To learn more or to register your interest in attending in 2025 or 2026, visit https://digitalhealthcareworldcongress.com/

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