ICT&health World Conference

An international conference on artificial intelligence in healthcare, the European Health Data Space and interoperability, held in Maastricht.

The ICT&health World Conference 2027 takes place on 26 to 28 January 2027 at MECC Maastricht in the Netherlands, organised by ICT&health. It is a three-day international conference on artificial intelligence in healthcare, the European Health Data Space and digital infrastructure, and the organiser reports more than 10,000 participants from over 50 countries, most of whom work directly in healthcare.

DATES
26–28 January 2027
VENUE
MECC Maastricht
ORGANISER
ICT&health
ATTENDANCE
10,000+ (organiser figure)

Definition

The ICT&health World Conference is an annual international conference on digital health held at MECC Maastricht in the Netherlands. Organised by the Dutch media and events organisation ICT&health, it centres on artificial intelligence in healthcare, the European Health Data Space, interoperability and digital infrastructure. The 2027 edition runs from 26 to 28 January and carries a dedicated international AI track. The organiser reports more than 10,000 participants from over 50 countries, and states that most attendees work directly in healthcare as clinicians, policymakers or technology leaders.

When and where does ICT&health World Conference take place in 2027?

The ICT&health World Conference 2027 runs from 26 to 28 January 2027 at MECC Maastricht, the exhibition and congress centre in Maastricht, Netherlands. It is a three-day event.

Who attends ICT&health World Conference?

The conference draws an audience that works inside healthcare rather than only around it. The organiser states that more than 70 percent of attendees work directly in healthcare delivery.

What is on the ICT&health World Conference programme?

The programme is built around artificial intelligence in healthcare and European health data policy:

How does ICT&health World Conference compare to similar health-AI events?

The ICT&health World Conference sits among the larger digital health conferences in Europe, close in scale to the German trade events but with a stronger cross-border and AI-policy identity.

Event Month 2027 City Focus Typical audience Price band
ICT&health World Conference January Maastricht AI in healthcare, EHDS, interoperability Clinicians, health leaders EUR 55 to 625
health.tech global summit March Basel Healthcare innovation, AI in Healthcare track Founders, pharma, investors CHF, ~2,499 early bird
DMEA April Munich Health IT, AI, interoperability Health IT buyers, providers Paid, trade

FAQ · Identity and audience

Is the ICT&health World Conference a clinical event or a technology event?

Both, weighted toward people who deploy technology in care. The organiser states that most attendees work directly in healthcare, so the AI and data sessions are framed around adoption in hospitals and health systems rather than pure vendor demonstration.

How central is artificial intelligence to the programme?

Central. Artificial intelligence in healthcare runs as a dedicated international track, alongside the European Health Data Space and interoperability, which are the conference's other two headline threads.

Who is the ICT&health World Conference NOT designed for?
  • Consumer health or wellness audiences
  • Teams seeking a purely national, single-country event
  • Attendees looking only for an exhibition floor with no conference programme

Editorial take

The ICT&health World Conference has grown into one of Europe's larger cross-border gatherings on AI in healthcare and the European Health Data Space, with a delegate base that actually works inside hospitals and health systems rather than around them.

How much does an ICT&health World Conference ticket cost?

Pricing is tiered by attendee type and duration. Healthcare professionals and students are quoted at 55 EUR for a three-day pass. Early-bird rates for other attendees run at 425, 525 and 625 EUR for one, two and three days respectively, valid until 30 September 2026. Registration is on the official event page.

FAQ · Access and practicalities

Where is the ICT&health World Conference held?

At MECC Maastricht, the exhibition and congress centre in Maastricht, Netherlands.

When is the early-bird deadline?

The early-bird rates for standard attendees are valid until 30 September 2026.

Is there a reduced rate for healthcare professionals?

Yes. Healthcare professionals and students are quoted at 55 EUR for a three-day pass, well below the standard attendee rates.

Verified from the official event page on 2026-07-09.

Resources

Official website https://www.icthealth.org/events/icthealth-world-conference-2027
Register https://www.icthealth.org/events/icthealth-world-conference-2027
Organiser https://www.icthealth.org/