Conference

HIMSS Europe

Name: HIMSS Europe
Location: Rotating

The key pan-European event addressing healthcare digitalization, interoperability, and regional health data spaces.

When: June, Mid June
Where: RotatingView on Google Maps
Format: In person
Organiser: Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
Region: Europe
Scale: About 2,500 attendees and 120 exhibitors
Founded: 2007

The Signal

HIMSS Europe is the European edition of the premier healthcare IT conference, organized by HIMSS. The event moves to different European cities annually, addressing the continent's distinct regulatory and language landscapes. It centers on topics like the European Health Data Space (EHDS), national electronic health records, and healthcare interoperability. For international healthtech operators, this event is essential for understanding regional digital maturity models and public procurement frameworks.

What to expect

European Health Data Space implementation progress
Maturity assessments of regional hospital networks
Cross-border health information exchange agreements
National digital health funding updates

Who is in the room

European health ministry representatives, clinical IT directors, technology vendors, and medical informaticians.

Background

Established to address the specific needs of the European healthcare market, the conference has evolved from a regional summit into the most prominent pan-European health IT gathering. It works closely with European Union institutions to align its scientific program with European policy directives.

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