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FOCUS 2026

health.tech global summit is for senior decision-makers across health systems, pharma, startups, public sector, and academia, renowned for its content-driven approach and commitment to delivering the best possible insights. Focused on moving from insight to action, it's where strategy meets execution.

3–5 March 2026 | Basel, Switzerland

4 Main content tracks

Next generation Therapeutic development

Therapeutic development through tech-enabled drug discovery, personalized treatments and innovative patient engagement.

pharmaceuticals
Biotech
Regulators
Academia

preventive &personal HeALTH

The disruption and reconstruction of preventive and personal health through technology, data, AI and consumer-focused innovation

Startups
Digital Health Experts
Consumers
Clinicians

MODERNISING 
MECHANICs of care

Improving standard of care healthcare through digital innovation, equity, inclusive AI, data-driven systems and future-ready technologies.

Patient Advocates
Clinicians
Providers
HC Professionals
Hospital Executives

AI IN HEALTHCARE

Practical AI applications, integration into clinical processes, and the implications for quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

AI Developers
Clinicians
Health Systems
Technology Teams
Regulators

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Track 1

Next Generation Therapeutic Development

This track examines how technology transforms the drug development lifecycle, focusing on tools that enhance discovery, streamline clinical trials, and improve manufacturing processes. Explore the role of AI in identifying drug candidates, digital health solutions in patient engagement, and automation in production and regulatory approvals. Learn how these advancements can make therapeutic development faster, more efficient, and better aligned with patient needs.

Day 1
Discovery & Clinical Development
Following the value chain of therapeutic development, Day 1 focuses on the discovery phase and clinical development processes.iscovery & Clinical Development
Day 2
Manufacturing & Patient Ecosystem
Day 2 moves onto the manufacturing needs of new therapeutics along with exploring how best to provide a supportive treatment ecosystem for patient engagement and success.
Hot Topics
Tackling Pharma's Pipeline Challenges with AI: Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Waste
Lab in the Loop
Applying Technology-Driven Solutions to Accelerate and De-Risk Drug Development
'How to Guide' - Planning for Digital Endpoints and Why They Are Needed
Revolutionizing Healthcare: Final Pitch for the Future of Healthtech
How Next Generation Therapeutics Require Next Generation Manufacturing
More than Medicine: Boosting Efficacy Through Digital Care
Empowering Patients: The Power of Consumer Tech in Medication Success
Neurotherapeutics
Innovations from the Margins - Nurturing a Ruthless Focus on Patients and Clinicians We Serve
In Silico Drug Discovery
Synthetic Trial Arms
Chatbots for Patient Engagement
Wearable Data Collection and Validation
Remote Patient Monitoring
Remote Clinical Care
Technologies
Genomic Medicine
Omics Technologies
Patient Stratification
Digital Biomarkers
Remote Monitoring
Decentralized Clinical Trials
Quantum Computing in Health
Quantum Computing in Drug Discovery
Computational Biology
Bioinformatics
Molecular Modeling
Predictive Analytics
Virtual Screening
Target Identification and Validation
AI in Drug Discovery
Clinical Validation of Wearables
Real World Evidence
Adaptive Trial Design
Patient Engagement Platforms
eConsent
Digital Endpoints
Smart Manufacturing
Target Audience
Pharma Decision Makers
Technology Providers
CROs
Consultants
Policymakers & Regulators
Health Tech Startups & Scale-ups
Patient Advocacy Groups
Investors & Procurement Leaders

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Track 2

Personal & Preventative Health

From optimisation to obsession: redefining what it truly means to be "healthy" in an era driven by AI, data, and performance culture. This track explores the tension between healing vs harming, empowerment vs exploitation, and performance vs longevity. We move from Disruption (Day 1) to Reconstruction (Day 2), asking: Are we becoming healthier, or simply more optimized - and at what cost?

Day 1
The Disruption: Breaking the Status Quo
When tech, rules & perceptions collide: who defines strength, health, performance, or identity?

Morning: The Double-Edged Sword of Technology
From sick care to preventive care
Mental health & weight-loss AI: healing vs triggering

Afternoon: The Human Side of Data
What happens to the data our apps collect?
FemTech apps: empowerment vs exploitation
Day 2
Reconstruction: Building the Future
If we went too far chasing optimisation, how do we redesign performance for lifelong health?

Morning: From Longevity to Recovery
Preventive & integrative health
Living longer vs living better

Afternoon: From Hype to Impact
Consumer health tech that actually delivers
Athlete-led brands: inspiration vs exploitation
AI coaching & wearables: promise vs pressure

Closing Panel
"Are we healthier, or just more obsessed?" - A provocative discussion on the real meaning of health
Hot Topics
Mental Health & AI
Wearables & Data Privacy
Weight-loss AI (GLP-1 apps)
Performance Culture
Consumer Health Tech
Over-tracking & Burnout
Biofeedback & Biomarkers
Empowerment vs Exploitation
Preventive Health
Longevity
FemTech
Athlete-led Innovation
Technologies
AI Mental Health Companions
AI Weight-loss Platforms
Wearables (Biometric sensors, Sweat & Saliva sensors, HRV, Sleep analytics)
FemTech Apps: Cycle tracking, Fertility, Hormonal data
Recovery Tech: Cold/Heat therapy, Neuromuscular stimulation
Longevity Diagnostics: Epigenetic testing, Metabolic analysis
Athlete-level Performance Tech (Force plates, Motion capture) translating to consumer tech
Digital Twins for Personal Health

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Track 3

Modernizing the Mechanics of Care

This track brings together hospitals, clinics, and healthcare leaders - the core decision makers across the healthcare ecosystem. It examines how today's healthcare systems operate, identifies key structural weaknesses, and highlights the innovations most urgently needed to strengthen delivery, coordination, and outcomes. The program is structured over two days, moving from the human experience within healthcare systems to the systemic and infrastructural elements that enable care at scale.

Day 1
The Human Perspective of the Healthcare System
Patient advocacy and tools that better support healthcare professionals.

Patient Advocacy
Patient Advocacy in a Tech-Centered Environment; Tech for Underserved Communities: Making Innovation Truly Accessible; Workshop: Moving Patient Engagement from a Checkbox to Real-Life Impact

Healthcare Professional (HCP) Support
Clinical Decision Support Tools - Product Launch; Tools That Reduce Unplanned Contacts and Streamline Clinical Monitoring; Digital Literacy for HCPs: Reducing Cognitive and Operational Burden; Combating HCP Burnout: Strategies, Technology, and Culture Change
Day 2
Hospital Innovation & System Readiness
Digital transformation in hospitals, infrastructural change, policy, role models, and hospital procurement.

Hospitals & Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation in Hospitals - Presented by Deloitte; Remote Care in Action: Lessons from Nordic and Canadian Hospitals; Smart Hospitals: The World's Leading Smart Hospitals - What We Can Learn; UX Design for Clinicians

Health Data & Regulation
EU Health Data Space & New Health Data Regulations: What Hospitals Need to Know; EU Data Act and AI Act - Opportunities & Challenges; Navigating the German Health System - How to Avoid the Pitfalls

Hospital Infrastructure
How to Navigate Hospital Procurement for Tech Adoption
Hot Topics
Patient Empowerment & invlusive AI
Workforces well-being & Seamless Access
Digital Hospitals & clinical decision Support
Health Data Interoperability
Procurement reform in hospitals
Digital divide & access equity
Tech for care beyond medicine
Nordic Blueprint lighthouse example
Technologies
AI-powered clinical decision support systems
Digital hospitals & smart infrastructure
Seamless health worker access tools
Telehealth and cross-border health solutions
3D drug printing & hospital-based pharma innovation
Platforms for patient empowerment & inclusive AI
Target Audience
Hospital executives & CIOs
Policymakers & regulators
Digital health startups and scale-ups
Tech giants investing in health infrastructure
Clinicians & healthcare professionals
Patient advocacy groups
Investors & procurement leaders

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Track 4

AI in Healthcare

AI is redefining the future of healthcare by shifting from reactive, generalized, and labor-intensive care to proactive, personalized, and intelligent health systems. This track explores how advanced AI models, multimodal data, and clinical automation can address systemic challenges: clinician shortages, diagnostic variability, rising costs, and fragmented patient pathways. The storyline centers on "AI as a trusted co-pilot in care delivery" - from hospital operations to precision medicine, while addressing safety, ethics, interoperability, and real-world deployment barriers.

Hot Topics
Clinical Decision Support
Generative AI for Healthcare
Multimodal AI (EHR + Imaging + Sensors)
Medical Imaging AI
Precision Medicine & Genomics
AI-Augmented Surgery
Virtual Health Assistants
Predictive Analytics (Early detection, Hospital capacity, Readmission)
Responsible & Explainable AI
Regulatory AI Frameworks
Federated Learning & Privacy-Preserving AI
Synthetic Data for Healthcare
Technologies
Machine Learning & Deep Neural Networks
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Multimodal Foundation Models
Natural Language Processing
Computer Vision
Digital Twins
Edge AI for Medical Devices
Federated Learning
Reinforcement Learning for Treatment Optimization
Medical Robotics + AI
Wearable Sensors & IoT Health Data
Target Audience
Healthcare Executives & Hospital Leaders
Clinicians (Doctors, Nurses, Specialists)
AI/Tech Developers & Data Scientists
Healthtech Startups & Innovators
Pharma & Biotech Teams
Medical Device Companies
Policymakers & Regulators
Insurers & Health Systems

WHY ATTEND

health.tech is designed to give you a complete, immersive experience. From hands-on learning to high-level discussions, discover everything our summit has to offer and connect with the innovators shaping the future of healthcare technology.

Interactive Workshops
Participate in practical, hands-on sessions led by industry experts. Learn the latest strategies, technologies, and solutions that are transforming healthcare.

Networking Lounges & Demo Zones  
Connect with peers, investors, and industry leaders in dedicated networking spaces. Explore live demonstrations of cutting-edge products and solutions.

Expert-Led Case Studies  
Gain insights from real-world success stories. Learn how healthcare organisations are implementing technology to solve complex challenges.

Panel Discussions with Thought Leaders Hear from pioneers, executives, and innovators as they explore trends, challenges, and opportunities in healthcare technology.

Live Product Showcases
Experience the latest innovations firsthand. Discover new tools and technologies driving efficiency, accuracy, and patient impact in healthcare.

Innovation Spotlights
Explore breakthrough technologies and pioneering ideas shaping the future of healthcare


AUDIENCE BREAKDOWN

Pharma & Biotech

Accelerate pipelines, embed digital innovation, and collaborate with new partners.

Hospitals & Health Systems

Improve efficiency, adopt new care models, and connect with tech that works in practice.

Investors

Source high-potential deal flow and stay ahead of market shifts. 

Public Health & Policymakers

Shape regulatory frameworks, equity initiatives, and digital infrastructure. 

Consultants

Gain market intelligence and strengthen your position as a trusted advisor. 

Scientific/Clinical Researchers

Translate discoveries into real-world patient outcomes. 

Insurance & Payer Leaders

Drive cost-effective innovation and improve member engagement. 

Startups

Find the funding, partnerships, and visibility to grow. 

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