Top 10 global health conferences to attend in 2026

• Discover the top 10 global health conferences that will help you stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape of 2026
• From AI-enabled diagnostics to climate-responsive health systems, global health is being reshaped by innovation, collaboration, and a renewed focus on impact
• Attendees can expect unparalleled networking opportunities, insights into emerging technologies, and direct engagement with leading healthcare companies and organizations

For healthcare executives and leaders, healthcare continues to evolve at an extraordinary pace. From AI-enabled diagnostics to climate-responsive health systems, the sector is being reshaped by innovation, collaboration, and a renewed focus on impact.

For healthcare executives, staying ahead of these shifts is essential to realize the full impact of healthcare strategies, innovation, and impact. The most effective way to remain informed and connected is by joining the global conversations shaping the future of health.

Here’s our curated list of 10 must-attend global health conferences for 2026, where strategy, science, and leadership converge.

February 22-26, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA

This year, ViVE returns to Los Angeles, a vibrant hub for healthcare innovation and digital transformation. With more than 500 healthcare organizations and startups in attendance, the event offers a powerful platform for leaders to connect, collaborate, and accelerate the business of healthcare.

Attendees include healthcare providers, payers, IT and security professionals, policymakers, CHIME members, entrepreneurs, digital health executives, and investors.

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

To learn more or to register for this global health conference, please visit https://www.viveevent.com/

March 3-5, 2026 | Basel, Switzerland 

The Health.Tech Global Summit 2026 will bring together the full healthcare innovation ecosystem, including start-ups, providers, pharma, payers, investors, and policymakers.

Organized as a joint venture between Bits & Pretzels and the MCH Group, the summit builds on the community momentum of its previous editions in Munich and now expands into a truly global platform.

Hosted across the expansive halls of Messe Basel, this year’s event is expected to welcome over 5,000 delegates and 250+ exhibitors, making it one of Europe’s most influential gatherings for digital health and MedTech innovation.

Attendees can expect unparalleled networking opportunities, insights into emerging technologies, and direct engagement with the companies driving healthcare’s digital transformation.

More information will be available soon. In the interim, please visit https://sip-baselarea.com/resident/health-tech-global-summit-2026/

April 7-9, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV

The Health 2.0 Conference 2026 returns to Las Vegas with the theme “The Great Healthcare Shake-Up: Technology, Trust & The Road Ahead.” This year’s summit will explore how innovation, data integrity, and trust are reshaping the global healthcare landscape.

Join healthcare executives, investors, innovators, and policymakers for expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and groundbreaking insights on technology integration, cybersecurity, and patient empowerment.

Attendees can expect actionable strategies and thought leadership on building a more transparent, efficient, and patient-centric health system—driving meaningful change across every facet of care delivery.

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

April 28-30, 2026 | Dublin, Ireland

The MedTech Strategist Innovation Summit 2026 is Europe’s leading medical technology partnering and investment conference. It connects innovators, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of MedTech.

The summit features pre-screened emerging medical technology companies presenting ten-minute pitches on their business focus and specific partnering needs, followed by private breakout meetings with investors and strategic partners.

Attendees can also engage in thought-provoking panel discussions led by clinical, investment, and industry experts, offering valuable insights and opportunities to forge meaningful collaborations.

Key themes include MedTech innovation, investment trends, commercialization strategies, and global market access.

To register or learn more, please visit https://www.medtechstrategist.com/overview-dublin-2026  

April 27-29, 2026| Nairobi, Kenya

The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 will bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers committed to building a healthier future in Africa and beyond.

This year’s program will address the region’s most pressing health challenges, ranging from the rising burden of chronic diseases to shifting infectious disease patterns and the evolving landscape of health financing across the continent.

Attendees can expect dynamic discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and actionable strategies designed to strengthen health equity, expand access, and advance global health progress.

To register or learn more about this important global health conference, please visit https://www.worldhealthsummit.org/events/regional-meetings/2026-kenya

May 11-13, 2026| Stockholm, Sweden 

The MedTech Forum is Europe’s largest health and medical technology industry conference, and one of the sector’s most influential gatherings since its inception in 2007.

Bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and investors, the forum serves as a key platform to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and future directions of the medical technology ecosystem.

Attendees can expect high-level discussions on innovation, regulation, sustainability, and the evolving landscape of MedTech investment and commercialization in Europe and beyond.

Registration opens shortly. To learn more and get early access, please visit  https://www.themedtechforum.eu/

May 19-21, 2026 | Copenhagen, Denmark

A flagship conference for health designed to bring healthcare leaders together across disciplines, borders, and areas of expertise. 

Immerse yourself into the epicenter of digital health. More details to be shared in the coming months. For now, register your interest to receive advance communications.

Attendees include CIOs digital health executives, IT professionals, government officials, innovators, consultants, market suppliers and more. 

To learn more or to register, please visit https://www.himss.org/events-overview/european-health-conference-and-exhibition

June 9-12, 2026 | Kuala Lampur, Malaysia

The Global Health Security Conference 2026 brings together global leaders, policymakers, and innovators dedicated to strengthening preparedness and response to health threats worldwide.

Engage with key decision-makers driving progress across health, security, and research sectors to address today’s most urgent challenges, from pandemic prevention to health system resilience.

Attendees can expect to exchange insights, explore emerging technologies, and collaborate on solutions that enhance global readiness, response, and recovery.

To register or learn more, please visit https://ghsn.org/

June 15-18, 2026 | Amsterdam, Netherlands

HLTH Europe brings together over 5,000 leaders and innovators from across the global health ecosystem, with one in three attendees at the C-suite level. Come together with decision-makers from health, business, science, public service, and philanthropy, united by a shared mission to accelerate innovation and catalyze change for good and for all.

This year’s program will explore the future of AI and digital health, sustainability, patient empowerment, investment and growth, and system-wide transformation, empowering attendees to shape the next era of healthcare.

Attendees can expect curated discussions, purposeful networking, and actionable insights that inspire collaboration and drive meaningful change across the global health ecosystem.

To register or learn more, please visit https://europe.hlth.com/about-hlth-europe

September 22-23, 2026 | Boston, MA, USA 

The World Medical Innovation Forum convenes global leaders from healthcare, life sciences, and investment to explore the latest opportunities and challenges shaping the future of medicine.

This influential event features discussions on technology innovation, investment strategies, manufacturing, and regulatory frameworks—creating a platform where ideas and partnerships drive forward patient-centered care.

Attendees can expect in-depth dialogues with top innovators, investors, and healthcare executives, fostering collaboration and insight into the evolving medical and biotech landscape.

To learn more or to register, visit https://worldmedicalinnovation.org/

That concludes our top 10 global healthcare events for leaders to attend in 2026.