Euronews Health Summit 2026

Europe’s health landscape is evolving at speed, driven by emerging challenges, medical breakthroughs, and renewed efforts to build resilient healthcare systems across the EU.

Access, preparedness, and sustainability remain central to the EU’s health priorities.

We are honoured to confirm the participation of Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, who will share timely insights on the EU’s health priorities.

The Euronews Health Summit 2026 brings together key voices to unpack the latest health policy developments, showcase innovation, and boost cross-border cooperation.

Be part of it. Join us!

Registrations are now closed.

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director-General, World Health Organization
(Video Message)

Olivér Várhelyi
European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare

Adam Vojtěch
Czech Republic
Minister of Health

Svens Henkuzens
Latvia
Deputy State Secretary for Health Policy

Olivier Girard
European Commission, DG HERA
Head of Unit Medical Counter Measures

Fulvia Raffaelli
European Commission, DG SANTE
Head of Unit Digital Health

Peter Agius
European Parliament
MEP, EPP

Vytenis Andriukaitis
European Parliament
MEP, S&D

Stine Bosse
European Parliament
MEP, Renew

Tilly Metz
European Parliament
MEP, The Greens

Nikos Papandreou
European Parliament
MEP, S&D

Tomislav Sokol
European Parliament
MEP, EPP

Lydia Abad Franch
Sobi
Chief Medical Officer and Head of R&D

Ricardo Baptista Leite
HealthAI - The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health
CEO

Oliver Bisazza
MedTech Europe
CEO

Professor Christian Doeller
Max Planck Society
Vice President

Daniel Gallego
European Kidney Patients Federation
President

Adrian Van Den Hoven
Medicines for Europe
Director General

Professor Michel Jadoul
European Kidney Health Alliance
Co-President

Simone Mohrs
The Guild of European Research‑Intensive Universities
Senior Policy Officer

Jan-Willem Scheijgrond
Philips
Vice President and Global Head of Government and Public Affairs

Dr. Milka Sokolović
European Public Health Alliance
Director General

Dr. Matthias Wismar
European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
Programme Manager

Pedro Vargas David
Euronews
Chairman

Angela Barnes
Euronews
Managing Editor of Business I MC & Moderator

Mared Gwyn Jones
Euronews
Journalist I MC & Moderator

Pascale Davies
Euronews
Acting Managing Editor of Tech I Moderator

Maïa De La Baume
Euronews
Senior EU Correspondent I Moderator

Marta Iraola Iribarren
Euronews
Journalist I Moderator

Méabh Mc Mahon
Euronews
Chief Anchor I Moderator

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Registration and Networking Lunch	12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Opening Remarks	1:30 PM - 1:35 PM
Keynote Address by Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare	1:35 PM - 1:45 PM
Video Address by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of World Health Organization	1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel – How Does Europe Secure Its Medical Sovereignty?	2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Live Recording – The Big Question	2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel – AI in Health: Where Do We Draw the Line?	3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Coffee Break	3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Live Recording – The Ring	4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Panel – Racing Against Time: Europe’s Rare Kidney Disease Challenge, supported by Sobi	4:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Panel – Mind The Gap: Should the EU Have a Greater Health Mandate?	5:10 PM - 5:50 PM
Health Talks with Minister of Health Adam Vojtěch	5:50 PM - 5:58 PM
Closing Remarks	5:58 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking and Bites	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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