Germany hosts major health congresses in Munich and Hamburg in 2026

The European Health Congress took place on 22‑23 October 2026 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in Munich. The two‑day event gathered health‑care providers, insurers, industry representatives and policy makers to discuss the latest developments in health policy, digitalisation and innovative care models. Participants examined the progress of pending reforms, including emergency‑care restructuring and new concepts for nursing and primary‑care services, and networked with decision‑makers from hospitals, rehabilitation clinics and the broader health sector.

The Gesundheits‑wirtschafts‑kongress was held on 9‑10 September 2026 in Hamburg. Congress president Prof. Heinz Lohmann opened a debate on the ethical challenges of a shifting health system, stressing a patient‑centred approach and the need for organisational ethics, responsible AI use and transparent governance. The program featured Prof. DDr. Barbara Maier and Prof. Dr. Dr. Karl‑Heinz Wehkamp and launched the book “Ethik und Management für eine patientenzentrierte Medizin”, which outlines ethical considerations from birth to end‑of‑life care and the broader structural changes required for modern medicine.