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Europe’s Choice: Investing in sustainable health systems Brussels, Belgium

21 April 2026 | 10:00 - 17:00 CET | Brussels, Belgium

European health and social care systems are under intense pressure. An ageing population and increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases create huge costs for our economies and societies.

At a time when health budgets are strained, public finances are under pressure, the health workforce crisis is deepening, and Europe faces unprecedented geopolitical challenges, we need to rethink healthcare.

Join us on 21 April to discuss how we can break the cycle, reduce avoidable long-term costs, and improve the lives of European patients.
Discover the programme: 

  • 10:00 – 10:10 | Introduction and welcome remarks

  • 10:10 – 10:25 | Keynote speech – State of Europe’s Health Systems

  • 10:25 – 11:30 | Panel I: Rethinking Health Systems for an ageing population

    • How must health, social and long-term care systems adapt to an ageing population?

    • How can they respond to health workforce constraints?

  • 11:30 – 12:00 | Coffee Break

  • 12:00 – 13:00 | Panel II: Beating cancer from the start

    • What are the current challenges and opportunities in implementing effective screening programmes and diagnostics in oncology?

    • What patient and societal impact can they bring?

  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break

  • 14:00 – 15:00 | Panel III: The promise of cardiometabolic Health Checks

    • How could Health Checks for cardiometabolic risk factors be a game-changer in preventing ill-health?

    • How could they help save downstream costs for health systems and societies?

  • 15:00 – 16:15 | Panel IV: How to fund future health systems? Innovative budgeting models and financing approaches

    • How can health budget holders navigate current challenges and create room for strategic investments that improve health and reduce costs in the long term?

    • How can innovative funding and budgeting models support this shift?

  • 16:15 – 16:30 | Closing remarks