Conference

European Health Forum Gastein

Name: European Health Forum Gastein
Location: Bad Hofgastein, Austria

A leading European health policy conference bringing together public health experts, government officials, and industry leaders to discuss systemic reforms.

When: September, Late September
Where: Bad Hofgastein, AustriaView on Google Maps
Format: Hybrid
Organiser: European Health Forum Gastein
Region: Europe
Scale: About 800 attendees
Founded: 1998

The Signal

Often called the Davos of public health, this policy focused forum addresses the structural challenges facing European healthcare systems. Sessions debate European Union health initiatives, health workforce shortages, and digital transformation at a national level. For digital health operators, it offers crucial insight into European regulatory directions and public procurement trends. For investors, it highlights long term public sector funding priorities.

What to expect

European Health Data Space implementation
Cross border procurement policies
Healthcare system resilience strategies
Digital health integration in public systems

Who is in the room

European health ministers, public health researchers, World Health Organization representatives, and healthcare industry lobbyists attend.

Background

Founded as a platform to discuss European health policy in an informal, alpine setting, it has become one of the most influential policy gatherings in the European calendar.

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