--- eventsindex_id: EI-06770 slug: himss26-europe-copenhagen title: "HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition" title_alt: ["HIMSS European Conference 2026", "European Health Digital Transformation Summit"] canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/himss26-europe-copenhagen.html next_edition_dates: "2026-05-19 to 2026-05-21" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-05-19 date_end: 2026-05-21 venue: "Bella Center" city: "Copenhagen" country: "Denmark" organiser: "HIMSS" organiser_url: "https://www.himss.org/events-overview/european-health-conference-and-exhibition/" b2b: true vector: sector: [ia-data] audience: [practitioner, corporate, policy-maker, service-provider] format: [conference, exhibition, workshop] purpose: [networking, education, showcase] geography_scope: [pan-EMEA, Western-Europe] season: spring meta_description: "Copenhagen digital health conference convening 10,000 healthcare professionals, technologists and policymakers on AI, interoperability and cybersecurity." editorial_take: "Key European health tech gathering positioning digital transformation and AI adoption across regional healthcare systems." generated_by: "enrich/generators/fiche_md.py" last_verified: "2026-05-11" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition > *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.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 19–21 May 2026 | Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark | Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) | ~10,000 (organiser estimate) | ## Definition 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. ## What brings healthcare and health technology professionals to HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition? 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. ## Who attends HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition - Healthcare executives and chief information officers from hospital networks and health systems - Clinical professionals involved in digital implementation and care pathway redesign - Health technology vendors, platform providers and solution integrators - Policymakers and public health officials working on national digital health strategies - Academic and independent researchers specialising in AI, data science and health informatics - Digital transformation programme leads and enterprise architects within healthcare organisations - Women's health and femtech innovators and entrepreneurs ## What HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition covers programmatically - Artificial intelligence adoption and governance in clinical and administrative settings - Data interoperability standards and cross-border health data exchange - Cybersecurity frameworks and risk management for healthcare infrastructure - Digital maturity assessment and benchmarking across European health systems - Health equity and digital equity in service design and delivery - Enterprise transformation and workforce development in digital health - Health technology innovation and emerging solutions across the care continuum ## Programme tracks and special formats - **Main stage keynotes:** Plenary sessions featuring named speakers addressing AI, digital transformation and system-wide healthcare innovation - **Hands-on workshops:** Applied, participatory sessions designed for skills development and practical implementation learning - **Interoperability Showcase:** Dedicated demonstration area focused on live interoperability use cases and standards-based data exchange - **Networking sessions:** Structured opportunities for peer engagement across three stages of focused educational content ## Notable speakers - Karen Hao, award-winning AI reporter and New York Times bestselling author - Rowland Illing, Global Chief Medical Officer and Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences, Amazon Web Services - Jessica Morley, artificial intelligence researcher, Yale University - Maaike Steinebach, Founder and CEO, Femtech Future Limited ## Edition history - **2026:** Copenhagen, Bella Center, 19–21 May 2026 (first documented edition in the current data set) ## HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition 2026: key figures | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Expected attendance | ~10,000 (organiser estimate) | | Duration | 3 days | | Stages | 3 | | Named speakers (confirmed) | 4 | | Languages | English | ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What is HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition? 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. ### How does this event differ from other HIMSS events? 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. ### Who is HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition NOT designed for? - Professionals with no active role in healthcare delivery, health system management or health technology - Consumer-facing health and wellness brands seeking direct-to-patient marketing opportunities - Investors focused solely on financial returns from health sector assets, with no operational engagement in digital health implementation - Academic researchers working exclusively in basic science or pre-clinical research with no connection to digital health informatics - General technology professionals from sectors unrelated to healthcare who are not exploring health sector applications ### Is the event relevant for organisations outside Europe? 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 venue: Bella Center 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 organiser: Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society 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. --- ## Editorial take *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.* ## How to register and what it costs 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. ## Networking and engagement 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. ## Call for papers 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. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### How do I register for HIMSS26 European Health Conference and Exhibition? 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. ### What is included with registration? 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. ### What networking tools are available to delegates? 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. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.himss.org/events-overview/european-health-conference-and-exhibition/ | | Register | https://himss1.eventsair.com/himss26-europe/ | | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/himss | | Programme | not disclosed | | Call for papers | https://www.himss.org/events-overview/european-health-conference-and-exhibition/plan-your-trip | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-11 **Next review:** 2026-06-10 **Notes:** Attendance figure is an organiser estimate; exhibitor count, pricing tiers and full programme details are not publicly disclosed as of verification date. **Variables:** 38/50 **Concept definition:** not applicable