At the start of 2026, Europe’s healthtech scene doesn’t slow down. January opens with a tight cluster of high-stakes events — where regulators, clinicians, and digital health leaders gather to confront what’s next. From cross-border data use to hospital-based AI, these meetings aren’t just about vision. They’re where priorities get negotiated.
Radical Health Festival Helsinki 2026
Jan 19–21 │ Helsinki, Finland
Europe’s premier festival for health and care, with the 2026 edition themed around “Operationalising Precision Health” – shifting towards prevention-first, data-driven, people-powered care, and gathering a 2,000+ community of policymakers, clinicians, industry representatives, and innovators.
Price: Hospital & government – €195; Startups & SMEs – €495 (early-bird); Industry – €995 (early-bird); Patients – free (honour system)
ICT&health World Conference 2026
Jan 27–29 │ Maastricht, Netherlands
European and global platform on healthcare transformation and digital health, hosted at MECC Maastricht: >150 sessions on AI in care delivery, digital infrastructure, data policy and ethics, EHDS, value-based healthcare, governance, financing and workforce resilience. Strong representation from governments, providers, payers, industry and international organizations.
Price: 1-day – €395; 2-day – €495; 3-day – €595; healthcare professionals & students – €35
Jan 21–22 │ Paris, France
Europe’s leading event for pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery, medical devices and related machinery, held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles; the 2026 edition expects 6,000+ attendees, 400+ exhibitors, and 65+ content sessions and a strong emphasis on delivery systems, combination products, and device innovation for pharma.
Price: Not publicly listed for 2026
Jan 29 │ Warsaw, Poland (+ online stream)
The event gathers national decision-makers, leading clinicians, pharma industry and patient organizations, and experts to discuss strategic priorities for the Polish health system, including organization, innovation adoption and access to modern therapies; sessions are recorded and streamed online.
Price: Free