Euronews Health Summit 2026

Time:

Doors open at 12:30 PM

Cardo Brussels, Avenue du Boulevard 14,

1210 Brussels

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.

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Speakers

Olivér Várhelyi
Olivér Várhelyi
European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare
Olivier Girard
Olivier Girard
European Commission, DG HERA
Head of Unit Medical Counter Measures
Fulvia Raffaelli
Fulvia Raffaelli
European Commission, DG SANTE
Head of Unit Digital Health
Peter Agius
Peter Agius
European Parliament
MEP, EPP
Vytenis Andriukaitis
Vytenis Andriukaitis
European Parliament
MEP, S&D
Stine Bosse
Stine Bosse
European Parliament
MEP, Renew
Tilly Metz
Tilly Metz
European Parliament
MEP, The Greens
Nikos Papandreou
Nikos Papandreou
European Parliament
MEP, S&D
Tomislav Sokol
Tomislav Sokol
European Parliament
MEP, EPP
Lydia Abad Franch
Lydia Abad Franch
Sobi
Chief Medical Officer and Head of R&D
Ricardo Baptista Leite
Ricardo Baptista Leite
HealthAI - The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health
CEO
Oliver Bisazza
Oliver Bisazza
MedTech Europe
CEO
Professor Christian Doeller
Professor Christian Doeller
Max Planck Society
Vice President
Daniel Gallego
Daniel Gallego
European Kidney Patients Federation
President
Adrian Van Den Hoven
Adrian Van Den Hoven
Medicines for Europe
Director General
Professor Michel Jadoul
Professor Michel Jadoul
European Kidney Health Alliance
Co-President
Simone Mohrs
Simone Mohrs
The Guild of European Research‑Intensive Universities
Senior Policy Officer
Jan-Willem Scheijgrond
Jan-Willem Scheijgrond
Philips
Vice President and Global Head of Government and Public Affairs
Dr. Milka Sokolović
Dr. Milka Sokolović
European Public Health Alliance
Director General
Dr. Matthias Wismar
Dr. Matthias Wismar
European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
Programme Manager
Pedro Vargas David
Pedro Vargas David
Euronews
Chairman
Angela Barnes
Angela Barnes
Euronews
Managing Editor of Business I MC & Moderator
Pascale Davies
Pascale Davies
Euronews
Acting Managing Editor of Tech I Moderator
Mared Gwyn Jones
Mared Gwyn Jones
Euronews
Journalist I Moderator
Maïa De La Baume
Maïa De La Baume
Euronews
Senior EU Correspondent I Moderator
Méabh Mc Mahon
Méabh Mc Mahon
Euronews
Chief Anchor I Moderator

Programme

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Registration and Networking Lunch12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Opening Remarks1:30 PM - 1:35 PM
Keynote Address – Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare1:35 PM - 1:45 PM
12 Minutes With – Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel – How Does Europe Secure Its Medical Sovereignty?2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Live Recording – The Big Question2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel – AI in Health: Where Do We Draw the Line?3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Coffee Break3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Live Recording – The Ring4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Panel – Racing Against Time: Europe’s Rare Kidney Disease Challenge, supported by Sobi4:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Panel – Mind The Gap: Should the EU Have a Greater Health Mandate?5:10 PM - 5:50 PM
Closing Remarks 5:50 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking and Bites6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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