International Health Day 2026

After two national conferences and building on our successful first international event, the International Health Day 2026 (#IHD2026) will mark the second global edition of this conference. It will once again take place exclusively on-site at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber in Vienna, Austria, on March 24th, 2026, continuing the tradition of fostering cross-border dialogue and collaboration in health innovation.

Reserve your place today and be part of an extraordinary journey!

Together with national and international experts, we invite you to our health forum for discussions and knowledge exchange on current international topics, as well as networking with companies, exhibitors, experts, and participants from many nations to explore new export opportunities and business areas in the health sector.

At the International Health Day 2026, Austrian companies will be supported in their internationalization by the The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber WKÖ, AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA / ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, Enterprise Europe Network Austria and its partners.

 Connect with new international contacts directly in Vienna!

• Keynote: Mental Health

• Smart Production: Digital transformation and automation in the life science production sector (including pharma and med tech)

• Export opportunities and challenges

• Central role of AI in life science, biomedical research and development and in the internationalization of life science startups

• Internationalization in the digital health sector - practical experiences

• Successful networking

• Companies from all healthcare sectors - meet new and old partners, buyers and collaboration partners at the event. Take the opportunity to benchmark globally directly in Vienna.

• University or Rresearch institutions - looking for new research partners? Look no further and get in touch with international research partners or companies keen to discover new innovations.

• Trendscouts - take part in the discussions and discover new approaches, technology and innovative solutions.

• Purchaser in the healthcare systems - find qualified Austrian suppliers during the event, especially through effective one-to one meetings.

GOALS OF THE EVENT

• Highlighting challenges and opportunities in the health/life science export sector as well as the benefits of digitalization strategies.

• Providing expertise related to core topics in AI, automation, and internationalization.

• Expanding entrepreneurial networks and knowledge exchange.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT

Knowledge sharing: The event features expert speakers who share their insights and knowledge on a particular topic. This can provide attendees with new ideas, perspectives, and strategies that they can apply to their work or personal life.

Stay up-to-date with health industry trends: The event showcases the latest products, services, innovations and trends. By attending it, participants can stay informed about what's new and what's on the horizon.

Access to experts and thought leaders: The event brings together expert speakers and thought leaders who are at the forefront of their field. By attending it, participants can gain access to these individuals and learn from their experiences and insights.

How can you benefit from this event?

• Become an exhibitor and showcase your products, projects, services or business needs to event participants or publish them via our online marketplace.

• Benefit from unique networking opportunities: the event provides a great opportunity to meet and connect with future business partners, experts and other specialists in your field. You can make valuable connections that can help you grow your career or business.

• Initiate and arrange promising pre-scheduled b2match meetings at the event: generate new contacts in a time and cost-efficient way. Meet potential business partners, collaborators, or even competitors and share ideas and insights.

• Take part in one of our workshops and gain exclusive insights.

• Stay one step ahead of your competitors by discussing innovations and being visibly present at the event.

• Register for one of the excursion tours and get to know local key players.