A three-day B2B gathering in Copenhagen bringing together healthcare professionals, technologists, policymakers and clinicians to advance digital health transformation, AI adoption, interoperability and cybersecurity across European healthcare systems.
HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition is an annual, in-person B2B event held over three days at the Bella Center in Copenhagen. It serves as a cross-sector forum for healthcare organisations, technology providers, policymakers and clinical professionals working on the digital transformation of European health systems. The programme spans keynotes, hands-on workshops, networking sessions and an exhibition floor, with dedicated focus on AI, interoperability, cybersecurity and digital maturity.
The conference addresses a core challenge facing European health systems: translating digital investment into measurable improvements in care delivery, safety and efficiency. Attending organisations typically seek exposure to applied case studies in AI adoption and data interoperability, access to regulatory and standards-based frameworks for cybersecurity, and direct engagement with health technology vendors operating at scale across the continent. The three-stage format enables parallel tracks for clinical, operational and technical audiences, while the Interoperability Showcase provides a hands-on demonstration environment. Registration includes a complimentary one-year HIMSS membership, extending access to the broader HIMSS member network beyond the event itself.
| Expected attendance | ~10,000 (organiser estimate) |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Stages | 3 |
| Named speakers (confirmed) | 4 |
| Languages | English |
HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition is the annual European edition of the HIMSS conference portfolio, organised by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. The 2026 event takes place in Copenhagen from 19 to 21 May and focuses on digital health transformation across European healthcare systems, with programming covering AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, digital maturity and health equity.
HIMSS operates a global portfolio that includes the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition, a HIMSS26 APAC edition, and executive and AI leadership summits. The European edition is specifically scoped to the regulatory context, health system structures and digital maturity challenges relevant to European healthcare, including EU-level data governance and cross-border interoperability priorities.
The event draws on a global HIMSS membership base and features speakers from international organisations including Amazon Web Services and Yale University. However, the programme framing and case studies are oriented toward European health system contexts, making it most directly relevant to organisations operating within or entering European markets.
The Bella Center is a convention centre located at Center Boulevard 5, Copenhagen, Denmark (postcode 2300). It is one of Scandinavia's largest conference and exhibition facilities and regularly hosts international B2B events across technology, healthcare and industry sectors. Its scale and transport connectivity within the Copenhagen metropolitan area make it a practical choice for an event with an estimated attendance of 10,000.
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is a US-based 501(c)6 nonprofit trade association headquartered in Chicago. Founded in 1961, it operates as a mission-driven membership organisation for healthcare information and technology professionals, with a reported membership base of over 125,000 individuals, more than 430 provider organisations, over 500 nonprofit partners and over 550 health services organisations across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. HIMSS employs approximately 684 staff.
Beyond the European Health Conference and Exhibition, HIMSS organises a portfolio of global and regional events including the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition, HIMSS26 APAC, the HIMSS Executive Summit, the AI Leadership Summit and the HIMSS Strategy Summit. The organisation also provides digital health maturity frameworks, advisory services and educational programmes that underpin much of its event programming.
HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition positions Copenhagen as a convergence point for European digital health decision-makers in May 2026, with programming that spans AI governance, interoperability standards and cybersecurity at a scale few purely European health technology events match.
Registration for HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition is open. Delegates can register via the official registration portal. Pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed as of verification. Registration includes a complimentary one-year HIMSS membership. No early bird deadline has been disclosed as of verification.
HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition supports structured peer engagement through B2B matchmaking and advance meeting scheduling, both of which are available to registered delegates. The event uses EventsAir as its official networking and digital platform, enabling participants to identify relevant contacts and arrange meetings before and during the conference. Replay access is not offered for this edition. No official pre-event newsletter has been disclosed.
The call for papers for HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition is currently open. The submission deadline is 15 January 2026. Topics sought include digital transformation, health system modernisation, data interoperability, AI adoption, digital equity and workforce transformation. Submissions can be directed via the event planning page.
Registration is open and can be completed through the official HIMSS26 Europe registration portal. Specific pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed as of verification, and no early bird deadline has been announced.
All registered delegates receive a complimentary one-year HIMSS membership as part of their registration, providing access to the broader HIMSS member network, resources and events beyond the Copenhagen conference.
Delegates have access to B2B matchmaking and advance meeting scheduling, both managed through the EventsAir platform. These tools allow participants to identify relevant peers and arrange meetings ahead of the three-day programme.
| Official website | https://www.himss.org/events-overview/european-health-conference-and-exhibition/ |
| Register | https://himss1.eventsair.com/himss26-europe/ |
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| Programme | not disclosed |
| Call for papers | https://www.himss.org/events-overview/european-health-conference-and-exhibition/plan-your-trip |