Healthcare technology is entering a pivotal phase, where innovation, policy, and investment are converging to reshape how care is delivered, accessed, and financed around the world. As digital tools, AI-driven systems, and data-led decision-making gain traction, global health events are becoming critical arenas for collaboration, learning, and strategic planning.
This curated roundup highlights key healthcare and medtech conferences scheduled for 2025–2026, offering a window into the trends, partnerships, and technologies driving the next chapter in global health systems.
Date: March 9–12, 2026
Venue: Las Vegas, NV, USA
HIMSS26 will bring together global healthcare IT leaders to explore the intersection of data, innovation, and patient care. Known as the world’s most influential health tech conference, HIMSS26 offers 600+ educational sessions, nearly 1,000 exhibitors, and hosted buyer programs that foster strategic collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem. It attracts over 25,000 attendees from 88 countries, ranging from hospital CIOs to digital health entrepreneurs.
Date: February 22–25, 2026
Venue: Los Angeles, USA
ViVE is the go-to event for executive decision-makers in digital health. Co-produced by CHIME and HLTH, ViVE focuses on the business of healthcare transformation, offering curated sessions for hospital leadership, payers, investors, and digital health innovators. The event emphasises real-world use cases, digital-first strategies, and partnerships across the healthcare value chain.
Date: November 17–20, 2025
Venue: Düsseldorf, Germany
MEDICA is one of the largest and most international medical B2B trade fairs, with over 5,000 exhibitors from 72 countries and 80,000 visitors. The exhibition covers a broad range of topics, including medical imaging, diagnostics, health IT, mobile health, and orthopaedic technology. MEDICA also hosts expert forums, product pitches, and awards ceremonies, making it a critical destination for global medtech professionals and buyers.
Date: Various dates across 2025–2026
Venue: Multiple international venues
WHX hosts a global series of healthcare exhibitions and conferences across 15 countries, uniting over 600,000 professionals and 10,000 exhibitors. It serves as a global nexus for innovation and policy discussion, connecting governments, healthcare providers, and technology companies. With over 110 conferences, WHX fosters year-round engagement on pressing health system challenges and opportunities.
Date: June 14, 2025
Venue: Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
This summit is positioned as India’s premier platform for healthcare innovation and policy exchange. Topics are shaped by inputs from over 55 healthcare and digital health leaders, covering advancements in diagnostics, remote care, digital health adoption, and AI integration. Attendees benefit from post-session e-learning modules and certification opportunities.
Date: May 29–30, 2025
Venue: London, UK
This boutique digital health congress brings together senior executives, clinicians, and technologists to discuss innovation across mHealth, eHealth, genomics, telemedicine, and digital therapeutics. It’s a focused platform for healthcare startups, investors, and digital solution providers looking to share best practices and forge new partnerships in the UK and Europe.
Date: June 16–19, 2025
Venue: RAI Convention Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands
HLTH Europe replicates the success of its U.S. counterpart, gathering 5,000+ attendees, 350+ speakers, and 300+ sponsors. The agenda emphasises emerging technologies, patient experience, healthcare infrastructure, AI in care delivery, and health equity. It features immersive networking experiences and curated matchmaking for innovators, payers, providers, and governments.
Date: The 2025 edition concluded on April 9, 2025
Venue: Singapore
Focusing on regional health system transformation, this summit brings together stakeholders to explore innovations in AI, patient engagement, value-based care, and cross-border collaboration. Under the theme ‘Future-Proofing Healthcare,’ the 2025 edition also addressed infrastructure financing and technology-driven operational efficiency across Asia.
Date & Venue:
• December 8–10, 2025 at InterContinental DFC, Dubai, UAE
• April 7–9, 2026 at Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, USA
A leading international platform for digital health, Health 2.0 bridges the worlds of healthcare delivery, wellness, pharma, biotech, and medtech. With expert-led panels on AI, hospital management, patient safety, and personalised medicine, it enables dialogue between decision-makers and innovators. It also features a strong investor presence, helping scale emerging health tech solutions.
Date: August 8–9, 2025
Venue: Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
This Asia-focused event highlights the intersection of healthcare delivery and emerging tech. Discussions centre on practical solutions for access and efficiency, including AI, machine learning, and digital platforms. It gathers a diverse mix of researchers, industry leaders, and public sector stakeholders committed to scalable innovation in Asian healthcare.
Date: The 2025 edition concluded on February 22, 2025
Venue: India
Under the theme ‘The Digital and AI Revolution in Healthcare,’ the 5th edition of this event explores how data, automation, and AI are reshaping care across India. Featuring live exhibitions, strategic panels, and investor engagement, it provides a hands-on look at India’s evolving digital health landscape.
Date: May 13–15, 2025
Venue: Lisbon Congress Centre (CCL), Lisbon, Portugal
Hosted by MedTech Europe, this forum is the continent’s most prominent platform for discussing policy, access, and innovation in the medical technology industry. It convenes EU policymakers, device manufacturers, health professionals, and system leaders to address regulatory frameworks, patient access, and sustainability in health systems.
Date: May 18–20, 2026
Venue: USA (exact venue TBC)
Bio-IT World is a premier event for experts at the intersection of life sciences, pharma, and informatics. With over 2,800 attendees, 200+ presentations, and 11 thematic tracks, the expo explores AI, real-world data, precision medicine, and digital transformation. It’s a vital forum for scientific collaboration, product launches, and industry benchmarking.
From reimagining patient care to scaling next-generation health systems, the road ahead will be shaped by those who show up to learn, partner, and lead. These events aren’t just dates on a calendar; they’re where strategies crystallise, innovations are validated, and global health priorities are redefined. For stakeholders across the ecosystem, from tech innovators to hospital executives, these platforms provide critical insights and timely partnerships to stay relevant, responsive, and ready for what’s next. Attending these major events and expos is key for you as an economic development organisation to get a unique vantage point to engage with industry leaders, gain invaluable market intelligence, and foster mutually beneficial relationships in this sector. With Nueconomy as your go-to partner, we help you navigate and maximise opportunities at these events. We work with leading economic development organisations worldwide, offering comprehensive support for investment attraction, export promotion, and B2B collaboration efforts. Whether you’re looking to forge partnerships, explore investment prospects, or gain deeper insights into this dynamic market, our expertise and industry connections can help you achieve your goals.
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