HIMSS26 Europe is more than just a conference—it's a movement toward smarter, more resilient, more efficient healthcare.
As systems face mounting pressure to improve outcomes, strengthen resilience, and manage costs, this event serves as a strategic forum for advancing enterprise transformation through technology, data and collaboration.
HIMSS26 Europe will delve into AI, interoperability, cybersecurity and digital maturity with a clear focus on sharing the actionable strategies that accelerate smarter care delivery and sustainable health system performance.
Copenhagen is your chance to:
Explore Groundbreaking Innovations
Stay ahead of the latest technologies transforming healthcare systems worldwide.
Hear from Global Experts
Learn from leading professionals who are driving change in health tech and digital transformation.
Make New Connections
Network with like-minded professionals, thought leaders and potential partners across industries who are passionate about driving change in health.
Gain Actionable Insights
Leave with practical knowledge and strategies to accelerate your organisation’s digital maturity with measurable results.
Join key players from across the healthcare ecosystem—all focused on navigating the complex journey towards more connected, efficient and patient-centered health.
Join the movement at HIMSS26 Europe, where healthcare leaders, innovators, and policymakers from across the continent gather to exchange bold ideas and breakthrough solutions. Whether you're driving digital transformation, shaping health policy or seeking the next big innovation, this is your moment to connect, collaborate, and accelerate impact.
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For our colleagues in Denmark
With a strong turnout from our host country, you will connect with like-minded local peers and regional experts, as you access the latest solutions, learnings and best practices across Europe and find clinically proven tech solutions that personalise care and boost patient outcomes.
Get everything you need to enhance your digital transformation strategies, including frontline tech deployment strategies, data and insights that optimise patient impact and connections to government officials so you can influence policy at a regional & national level. We also know you will share your learnings and best practices with a focus on improving population health.
Delve into the latest insights into how new tech solutions are impacting the practice of health, solutions that use data to positively impact the patient experience and evolving tech solutions that help avoid burnout and fatigue. HIMSS will help you improve equitable access to care and make you an advocate for both the patient experience and the workforce experience, including strategies on how to manage regulatory changes.
Select a complimentary one-year HIMSS membership when you register for HIMSS26 Europe to enjoy year-round connections and learning.
Find the clinically proven tools and solutions that will improve population health and take inspiration from the best practices from other countries and regions, arming you to invest wisely in the right emerging technologies, improve care and services, solve the imminent workforce challenges and manage population health in your region with a forward-looking perspective.
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For IT leaders
Connect to strategic partners that put patients first, reduce workforce fatigue and boost revenue streams. Find the latest best practices and clinically proven solutions that accelerate digital transformation and improve the standard of care while also increasing your ROI. From cybersecurity to maintaining the integrity of patient data, you’ll be armed with what you need to lead your organisation in a modern world.
Select a complimentary one-year HIMSS membership when you register for HIMSS26 Europe to enjoy year-round connections and learning.
Ensure that providers and patients have access to the latest, clinically-proven advancements in care, solve workforce and workload challenges without compromises on your bottom line. Gain access to population data in support of clinical decision making, safeguard data and the patient experience, interoperability solution and get the most out of existing EMRs, you’ll empower equitable access to care and be ready to prepare solutions that work for you.
Select a complimentary one-year HIMSS membership when you register for HIMSS26 Europe to enjoy year-round connections and learning.
Build your brand and expand your network in new hospitals, new countries and new regions. Demonstrate your latest products and innovations to the right buying audiences – investors, institutions and governments – and find new buyers for your products, new investors or new investment opportunities.
At the heart of healthcare innovation, our sponsors are advancing progress across health, policy, and technology—showcasing breakthrough solutions while sharing the ideas, insights, and tools shaping the future of health in Europe.
Set a new agenda for Europe alongside our HIMSS corporate members
Our 2026 Media Partners
POWERING CHANGE THROUGH COMMUNITY
HIMSS Community members drive national and regional efforts to advanced health technology adoption and improve public and population health—sharing their successes and insights to inspire change worldwide. Whether by geography or by topic, joining a HIMSS community brings special access to leaders, knowledge – and a group as passionate about health as you are.
When you register for HIMSS26 Europe, opt in for a complimentary individual HIMSS membership and then join your local community to stay at the forefront of what’s next in health.
Join the HIMSS Women in Health IT Breakfast for networking, community building, and discussions on advancing your career.
Supported by GE HealthCare. Price: 40 EUR Thursday, 21 May | 7:45-8:45
Interested? Add it during registration or email reg@himss.org.
HIMSS Community-Led Sessions in Copenhagen
Tuesday, May 19: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Digital health can expand access and can also worsen disparities. Explore practical ways to identify digital exclusion, design inclusive services, and measure impact beyond usage, with a focus on improving outcomes and reducing health inequities.
Wednesday, May 20: 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
The Nordics have strong foundations for EHDS, but important gaps remain. Get an honest look at cross-border progress, interoperability challenges, and trust-building efforts, including practical lessons from a region treating EHDS as a shared, ongoing experiment.
Thursday, May 21: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
With rising demand and long waits, hybrid digital-clinical care is becoming essential for Europe’s mental health systems. Gain practical lessons from Denmark and Scotland on scaling virtual pathways, ensuring safe integration, and defining what must remain human-led.
Tuesday, May 19: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Healthcare cybersecurity is moving beyond ransomware to strategic risks like AI governance, data sovereignty and quantum threats. Get expert insights on what boards and executives must do now to strengthen governance, vendor accountability and long-term resilience.
Wednesday, May 20: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
As healthcare organisations rapidly adopts AI, are the right foundations in place? Explore whether “FOMO-driven” AI risks failure and challenge assumptions about AI readiness to define what real leadership looks like in turning AI strategy into sustainable impact.
Thursday, May 21: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Get a guided tour of the "left shift" in the UK and Ireland that is moving care closer to home safely and equitably. Through case studies from England, Ireland, and Wales, we’ll explore how digital platforms, workforce innovation, and governance enable community-based care while addressing geographic and social challenges.
At HIMSS26 Europe, we pride ourselves on offering learning opportunities for everyone working in—or aspiring to work in—digital health. Whether you’re a seasoned leader, an emerging professional, a student or a curious newcomer, you’ll find opportunities to get involved tailored to your interests and your ambitions. Plus, you might even find unexpected experiences that take you to the next level.
European projects are key drivers of healthcare transformation across Member States. Our European Projects Initiative accelerates their vital work by connecting, amplifying and aligning these projects with the EU’s broader digital transformation agenda. At HIMSS26 Europe, visit us at the European Projects Pavilion or join our research-based workshop. After the event, look for our annual Insight Report—a practical, strategic resource for all organisations and individuals in EC-funded consortia.
At the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase, innovation moves from concept to reality. This visionary collective strives to build a more connected, efficient and patient-focused future of digital health. We reveal how seamless data exchange can redefine healthcare across borders, technologies and institutions, creating tangible value for public health services and private innovators alike.
HIMSS Connect at HIMSS26 Europe is your go-to gathering place for HIMSS members, industry leaders and subject-matter experts. It’s designed to share knowledge that you can take home and put to work. Expect fast-paced tech spotlights, expert-led conversations on digital transformation, health equity and informatics, and plenty of opportunities to broaden your global network while sharpening your professional edge.
Sharing our mission unites us in creating a healthier tomorrow. Share your HIMSS26 Europe plans with your network with our copy templates, customisable images and badges. Whether you use them as-is or personalise your posts, we hope these resources make it easy to share your HIMSS26 Europe excitement.
Attend specific sessions at HIMSS26 Europe to learn the essential skills needed to navigate digital health technologies effectively and expand your knowledge of digital health in this evolving field.
With a focus on digital transformation, use of AI, cybersecurity resilience, innovation in tough conditions and more, here are expert insights on what we will discuss together in Copenhagen.
Join us for expert insights & real impact. Connect with the leaders, innovators, and companies shaping the future of healthcare. Discover the ideas—and the people—that will move you forward and help you lead, grow and reach your goals.
An elevated 3-day programme filled with cutting-edge insights designed to and hands-on learning, plus CE accredited sessions. Your all-inclusive conference pass includes:
A direct connection to the minds behind the latest innovations through speakers, workshops, panels and live demos.
Incredible networking opportunities within the programme and at social receptions plus complimentary refreshments.
Access to a 125,000+ learning network for year-round resources, including all HIMSS26 Europe session recordings when you choose a complimentary membership during registration.
HIMSS26 Europe: Move forward with purpose.
Healthcare Employees
Early bird until 24 February
Advance rate until 20 April
Standard/onsite rate from 21 April
Employees of government agencies, hospitals, medical centres, academic institutions and non-for-profit associations.
HIMSS Members
€ 599
€ 699
€ 799
Non-Member
€ 699
€ 799
€ 899
Tech Leaders
Early bird until 24 February
Advance rate until 20 April
Standard/onsite rate from 21 April
Individuals from vendor companies who are not sponsoring the event, solution providers and consultants.
Individuals from companies that have raised less than $5M in venture funding, are pre-revenue or have less than 3 years in operation. HIMSS reserves the right to evaluate each request on an individual basis.
HIMSS Members and Non-Members
€ 499
€ 599
€ 699
We have sponsor opportunities just for startups Get the details
Request a Student Discount Code
Early bird until 24 February
Advance rate until 20 April
Standard/onsite rate from 21 April
Available to university full-time students. Please send a copy of your student card to reg@himss.org in order to receive your discount code.
Registration is complimentary for professional journalists, with a view to provide press coverage of the conference. To get your press pass and/or arrange interviews ahead of the conference, please contact press@himss.org.
For any questions about registration or general information inquiries, please email reg@himss.org.
A CITY OF STYLE, SUSTAINABILITY, AND SMØRREBRØD
Whether you're drawn to world-class museums, charming canals, cycling-friendly streets or its renowned culinary scene, Copenhagen promises an unforgettable experience.
It’s also a hotspot for health tech innovation. The city is leading the way in AI and robotics, particularly in areas like remote monitoring, diagnostics and sample analysis. This progress is fueled by dynamic startups and backed by a strong ecosystem of research institutions, government support and investment.
Pack your bags—this forward-thinking city is ready to welcome you.
Check out this list of 10 more hotels near the Bella Center from Trip Advisor
Tips for a Smooth Trip
Language Danish is the official language, but most people speak excellent English.
Currency Denmark uses the Danish Krone (DKK), though many places accept credit cards.
Power Plugs Denmark uses the standard European plug (Type C, E, or F) with 230V voltage.
Safety Copenhagen is one of the safest cities in Europe, but always take standard precautions.
Tourist Cards Consider purchasing a Copenhagen Card for free entry to museums and attractions, plus unlimited public transport.
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Getting Around Copenhagen
Biking Rent a bike and cycle along the city’s bike lanes—Copenhagen is known as one of the world’s most bike-friendly cities!
Public Transportation The city has an efficient public transport system, including buses, trains, and the metro.
Walking The city center is compact and pedestrian-friendly, so walking is a great way to explore.
Taxis and Ride-Sharing Copenhagen also offers taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber, though they are generally more expensive than public transport.
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Where to Eat
Noma One of the world’s most famous restaurants, offering innovative Nordic cuisine (book well in advance!).
Papiroen (Paper Island) A food market with a variety of street food, from burgers to international dishes.
Smørrebrød You’ll find traditional Danish open-faced sandwiches at places like Restaurant Schønnemann or Aamanns.
Torvehallerne A modern food market where you can sample everything from fresh seafood to artisanal cheeses.
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Top Attractions
Tivoli Gardens A must-visit! One of the world's oldest amusement parks, Tivoli Gardens is a magical place filled with thrilling rides, beautiful gardens, and cultural performances.
Nyhavn This iconic harbor is famous for its colorful buildings, historic wooden ships, and lively atmosphere. It's a great spot for a leisurely walk, a boat tour, or just sitting at one of the many cafés.
Rosenborg Castle Explore Danish royal history at this stunning Renaissance castle, home to the crown jewels and beautiful gardens.
Christiansborg Palace A grand palace located on Slotsholmen island, home to the Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the Prime Minister’s office.
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Unique Experiences
Canal Tour Explore Copenhagen from the water on a guided canal tour. The city’s canals offer a unique perspective of the beautiful architecture and landmarks.
Freetown Christiania This alternative neighborhood is a vibrant, self-governing commune with colorful murals, quirky cafés, and unique shops.
Food Tours Copenhagen is a culinary hotspot, with numerous Michelin-starred restaurants and trendy food markets. Don’t miss out on the famous Smørrebrød (Danish open-faced sandwiches) or a visit to the Copenhagen Street Food market.
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Day Trips
Copenhagen is surrounded by beautiful countryside and other charming towns, perfect for a day trip:
Helsingør Visit Kronborg Castle (the setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet).
Roskilde Explore the Roskilde Cathedral and the Viking Ship Museum.
Malmö, Sweden Just a short train ride away, Malmö is a vibrant Swedish city across the Øresund Bridge.
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