WHS World Health Summit 2026

Date: 11‑13 October 2026

Venue: Berlin

Theme: From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for HealthWorld Heal

Introduction: The World Health Summit (WHS) is one of the world’s leading high‑level global‑health platforms, gathering over 4,000 participants including political decision‑makers, scientists, medical experts, private‑sector leaders and civil‑society representatives across the globeWorld Heal.Against the backdrop of overlapping global crises widening health inequities and exposing systemic vulnerabilities. It interprets innovation broadly - not merely medical and technological breakthroughs, but also transformative approaches in health financing, governance, service delivery and multi‑stakeholder partnership building. The summit aims to translate diverse innovations into equitable, future‑proof health systems and advance long‑term population well‑being worldwide.

Six core thematic tracks frame the main programme:

1. Global Health Architecture

2. Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response

3. Health Equity for Women, Children, and Youth

4. Future‑Ready Health Systems

5. Conflict and Health

6. Environmental Drivers of Health