Registration is now open for the World Health Summit (WHS) 2026, taking place from October 11–13, 2026, in Berlin and online. Under the theme "From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health," the Summit will bring together policymakers, scientists, health professionals, civil society representatives, and private-sector leaders to address today's most pressing health priorities. The WHS 2026 overarching theme reflects the need to move beyond crisis response and accelerate innovation that builds resilient, equitable, and future-ready health systems. As the leading platform for global health, the World Health Summit connects regional perspectives with global agendas and fosters dialogue and collaboration across sectors and regions. More than 4,000 participants are expected on-site in Berlin, alongside over 40,000 online attendees worldwide. The program will feature more than 400 speakers in over 75 sessions, covering evidence-based and innovative solutions, strategic investments, policy, and cross-sectoral collaboration for a healthier, more resilient world. First Confirmed Speakers Among the first confirmed speakers are: Nina Warken, Minister of Health, Germany Reem Alabali Radovan, Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany Muhammad Yunus, Economist and Nobel Laureate Jean Kaseya, Director-General, Africa CDC Diene Keita, Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Roy Jakobs, CEO, Royal Philips Mohamed Javid Abdelmoneim, International President, Médecins Sans Frontières Helen Clark, Chair of the Board, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Additional speakers and program details will be announced in the coming months. Six Central Topics Shape the World Health Summit 2026 The program is structured around six thematic areas: Global Health Architecture: Reshaping Financing and Governance Across the Global Health Ecosystem Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response: Operationalizing Global Health Security Health Equity for Women, Children, and Youth: Ensuring Rights, Inclusion, and Participation Future-Ready Health Systems: Innovating with AI, Data-Driven Policies, and Workforce Empowerment Conflict and Health: Strengthening Resilience, Safeguarding Communities, and Rebuilding Infrastructure Environmental Drivers of Health: Securing Sustainable Futures through Climate Action and One Health
Enhanced Networking Opportunities New in 2026, participants can select areas of interest during registration. Through the World Health Summit App, these preferences will help attendees discover and connect with peers who share similar professional interests, creating new opportunities for networking and collaboration throughout the Summit. Registration Early Bird registration rates are available until July 31. The World Health Summit 2026 will take place at the Hotel InterContinental Berlin and online. About the World Health Summit The World Health Summit is the leading platform for global health. Founded in 2009, it brings together stakeholders from politics, science, the private sector, and civil society to set the agenda for a healthier future. The annual Summit is held every October in Berlin, organized by the WHS Foundation GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. The Summits are complemented each year by a WHS Regional Meeting held in a different part of the world, where regional health priorities take center stage. |
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