Healthcare Team

European has no shortage of world-class science, talent or ideas. The challenge is turning them into innovations that deliver meaningful impact at scale.

EIT Health Summit 2026 brings together the people who can make that happen. Connecting leaders and innovators from across healthcare, industry, research, policy and investment to solve the challenges no single organisation can do alone.

Building on 10 years of impact, the Summit is an opportunity to connect, share ideas and help shape the next decade of health innovation in Europe.

35+

PARTICIPANT
COUNTRIES

30+

SPEAKERS

400+

PARTICIPANTS

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GOAL

WHAT WILL YOU
EXPERIENCE?

DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT IN HEALTH

Gain insights into emerging trends, breakthrough technologies and real-world solutions shaping healthcare across Europe.

MEET EUROPE’S MOST PROMISING HEALTH START-UPS

Experience the EIT Health Catapult Finals and discover high-potential start-ups developing innovative solutions to healthcare’s most pressing challenges.

BUILD HIGH VALUE CONNECTIONS

Make new connections across Europe’s health innovation community and turn those conversations into ideas, partnerships and opportunities.

CELEBRATE EUROPE’S EMERGING HEALTH TALENT

Join the EIT Health Graduation Celebration as we recognise our graduates’ achievements and celebrate the next generation of health innovators.

LOOK FORWARD TOGETHER

Reflect on what Europe’s health innovation community has achieved over the last 10 years and explore the priorities, partnerships and ideas that will shape what comes next.

EXPLORETHE SUMMIT TRACKs

FROM HYPE TO HEALTH IMPACT: PUTTING AI AND ROBOTICS TO WORK

How can Europe harness AI, health data and emerging technologies to improve healthcare? Explore the opportunities, challenges and real-world applications shaping the future of research, diagnosis and care delivery.

BEYOND THE HOSPITAL: BRINGING  HEALTH CLOSER TO PEOPLE

How can Europe create more integrated, equitable and people-centred health systems? Examine how prevention, collaboration and innovation can improve outcomes and accelerate the adoption of new approaches to care.

BUILT TO SCALE: HELPING EUROPE’S BEST HEALTH IDEAS GO FURTHER

How can Europe help more health innovations achieve scale? Explore the investment, evidence, partnerships and market access needed to turn promising solutions into sustainable impact across borders.

THE HUMAN SIDE OF HEALTH INNOVATION: SKILLS, TEAMS AND LEADERSHIP FOR WHAT COMES NEXT

How can Europe develop the talent, leadership and teams needed to drive health transformation? Examine the skills, leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration required to maximize impact.

WELCOME TO
MADRID

The EIT Health Summit 2026 will take place in Madrid, bringing together Europe’s health innovation community in the heart of the Spanish capital. 

Madrid is one of Europe’s best-connected cities, with direct transport links to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and destinations across Europe and beyond.

Healthcare Team
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Exhibit at the eit health summit

Present your innovation, project or initiative to Europe's healthcare ecosystem. Secure an exhibition space and connect with potential partners, investors and other key stakeholders. 

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