World Health Summit 2026 · Live from Berlin
The World Health Summit 2026, held under the theme "From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health", will take place from October 11–13, 2026, in Berlin, Germany, and online. As the leading platform for global health, the World Health Summit convenes leaders from politics, science, civil society, and the private sector from around the world to catalyze collaborative and innovative solutions for key global health priorities. This year's Summit will foster cross-sectoral exchange, evidence-based dialogue, and impactful partnerships to explore how to turn innovation into more equitable, resilient, and future-ready health systems.
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Explore the WHS 2026 program, featuring 75+ sessions and more than 400 speakers from politics, science, civil society, and the private sector. The program provides a framework for discussions on global health priorities, policy approaches, new evidence, and opportunities for cooperation.
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Alongside the main WHS 2026 program, a variety of Side Meetings take place, providing a platform for in-depth dialogue, cross-sectoral exchange, and networking in a smaller, more interactive setting.
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The six central topics are the thematic tracks of the main program of the World Health Summit 2026, reflecting current and emerging challenges in global health. Beyond these topics, the WHS 2026 program addresses a range of additional issues shaping global health today.
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The World Health Summit 2026 takes place at the Hotel InterContinental Berlin, from October 11 to 13. Find everything you need to plan your stay, from getting to the venue to accommodation and practical tips for your time in Berlin.
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Bringing together leaders and changemakers, the World Health Summit serves as the leading platform for global health, catalyzing cross-sector dialogue and collaboration. Explore a selection of articles, interviews and features highlighting discussions, outcomes and perspectives.
The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2027, Hong Kong, China, will take place from May 7 to 9, 2027. Centred on the theme ‘Health Across Borders’, the Meeting will explore the critical boundaries the global community must cross together – between health systems and the digital world, across sectors and disciplines, and between breakthrough science and equitable policy.
Hosted by the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), the Meeting will focus on advancing health equity, navigating digital transformation, strengthening partnerships, translating scientific innovation into practice, and connecting health policy across sectors.
New Commentary Series
WHS Perspectives is our new commentary series featuring leading voices on priority global health issues. It examines cross-cutting challenges through evidence-informed contributions from experts across sectors. The series provides a platform for diverse perspectives, supporting WHS’s mission to strengthen dialogue and advance collaborative action for healthier societies.
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