The healthcare industry is evolving at warp speed. Every year, the healthcare industry puts on a full lineup of events to help healthcare executives, industry leaders, founders, developers, and other stakeholders keep up to speed with healthcare innovation.
As a custom healthcare software development company, Orangesoft often visits these events to see what's really happening on the ground. So, we decided to curate a list of the top healthcare conferences that will take place in 2026 — events that are worth attending for those changing the healthcare industry from within.
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CES Digital Health Summit
When: January 6–9, 2026
Where: Las Vegas, USA
Price: Exhibits pass $350.00, Conference pass - $1,700.00
Bringing together over 12,000 industry attendees, the CES Digital Health Summit is an exclusive event that spans four days of conference sessions, networking, and product demos. If you're interested in the latest AI trends, Age Tech, IoT, and other advances, CES is a great place to see where digital health is heading.
At CES, attendees can meet with innovators, investors, policymakers, tech companies, and healthcare professionals to make new connections, exchange ideas, and initiate new collaborations.
J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
When: January 12–15, 2026
Where: San Francisco, USA
Price: Invite-only (clients of J.P. Morgan)
The 44th Annual Healthcare Conference, hosted by J.P. Morgan, is designed for global industry leaders across biotech, pharma, medtech, and digital health, as well as investors, analytics professionals, and policymakers. Overall, this event is billed as the largest and most informative healthcare investment symposium with unmatched VC and dealmaking activity.
Because this healthcare conference attracts so many influential figures, it often sets trends in healthcare technology, funding, and strategic priorities. For health tech companies and startups, the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is a unique opportunity to get noticed and connect with investors.
Biotech Showcase
When: January 12–14, 2026 (in person) & January 20–21, 2026 (virtual)
Where: San Francisco, USA
Price: R&D companies - $3,125.00, Service provider - $5,435.00
More than 3,200 attendees, including 1,000+ investors, will gather at the Biotech Showcase conference to discuss breakthroughs in biotech and ignite new partnerships. Attendees include biotech companies of all stages, pharma leaders, investors and venture capitalists, corporate execs, and life‑sciences executives.
Along with dense networking opportunities, the Biotech Showcase conference is also full of presentations, company showcases from 400+ biotechs, specialized tracks, panels, and workshops. Attendees can also schedule one-on-one meetings with investors, biopharma executives, and partners through a dedicated app.
World Health Expo 2026 (formerly Arab Health)
When: February 9–12, 2026
Where: UAE, Dubai
Price: Standard ticket - AED 239.00, Advantage ticket - AED 420.00, Platinum ticket - AED 4,000.00
Formerly known as Arab Health, World Health Expo 2026 has been the meeting ground for healthcare leaders for over 50 years. In 2026, the event is expected to attract more than 235k visitors, 4,300 exhibitors, and 250+ speakers across two venues. World Health Expo draws a wide cross-section of the healthcare industry, including hospitals, clinics, startups, health tech companies, and investors.
The event is also known for a jam-packed lineup of CME‑accredited conferences, expert panels, and bootcamps.
health.tech Global Summit (formerly Bits & Pretzels HealthTech)
When: March 3-5, 2026
Where: Basel, Switzerland
Price: General - CHF 1,800.00, Startups - CHF 899.00, HCP/Academia/NPO - CHF 999.00, Investor - CHF 1,800.00
Another must-attend event in our list of digital health conferences, health.tech is a playground of ideas that brings together decision-makers transforming healthcare delivery. At this digital healthcare innovation summit, attendees can participate in workshops, watch cutting edge solutions in action, connect with startups and investors, and listen to speakers from AWS, Pfizer, Microsoft, AstraZeneca, and other leading companies.
In 2026, the main themes of health.tech will revolve around prevention, next-generation treatments, and new care delivery modes. Overall, the conference is ideal for networking, deal flow, and visibility in the EU health tech sector.
HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS26)
When: March 9-12, 2026
Where: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Price: Conference ticket - from $1,495.00, Providers - $2,095.00, Innovators/Investors - $1,895.00
HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition is an event that needs no introduction, as it's one of the most renowned and largest global health IT conferences. The event gathers over 25,000 healthcare pioneers, including software companies, health systems, CIOs, and investors, under one roof. Over 600 sessions, a massive exhibition floor, special program tracks, and many other unique experiences await the event visitors.
In 2026, HIMSS heads to Las Vegas. There, for the first time, the event will offer a consolidated conference experience, bringing together educational sessions, interactive workshops, and the exhibition floor into a single space. HIMSS26 will also debut concentrated one-hour workshops where participants can gain hands-on experience in selected areas.
LSI USA
When: March 16–20, 2026
Where: Dana Point, USA
Price: Under request
LSI USA is an emerging medtech summit organized by Life Science Intelligence. The summit is a meeting point for 1,600 medtech executives, investors, strategics, and startups from medtech, health tech, and digital health. The agenda is dense: one-on-one partnering meetings, pitches, thought leadership panels, and social events.
If you're looking for new partnerships with medtech companies, interested in connecting with VCs, or just want to stay on top of medtech innovations, LSI USA is a can't-miss event for you.
AHIP 2026 Medicare, Medicaid, Duals & Commercial Markets Forum
When: March 23-25, 2026
Where: Washington, USA
Price: Members - from $895.00, Non-members - from $1,195.00, Government - from $795.00
AHIP Medicare, Medicaid, Duals & Commercial Markets Forum (MMDC26) is the leading event for over 1,000 health plan executives and policy leaders, where attendees gather to address the most pressing challenges of the industry. Specifically, the event focuses on the intersection of Medicare, Medicaid, dual‑eligible plans, and the commercial health‑insurance market.
Despite its narrow focus, MMDC attracts a cross-section of stakeholders, including health tech providers, healthcare companies, and health systems who want to discover the latest trends in U.S. health coverage. MMDC is also known for extensive medtech, clinical, and regulatory presence.
ATA Nexus 2026
When: May 12-15, 2026
Where: Orlando, USA
Price: TBA
ATA Nexus is one of the most hands-on gatherings out there dedicated to digital health. Focused on scaling digital care and telehealth, the event builds each session around outcomes, promising that attendees will leave with tools, templates, and SOPs on how to change patient care for the better. Practical knowledge is delivered by 200+ speakers from leading hospital systems that share their best practices in virtual care delivery.
From artificial intelligence to direct-to-consumer healthcare strategies and the latest policy updates, ATA Nexus provides a behind-the-scenes look at what real digital care adopters need. For startups and health tech companies, it's an excellent ground for networking and strategic partnerships.
HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition
When: May 19-21, 2026
Where: Denmark, Copenhagen
Price: TBA
The 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference and Exhibition is a landmark event for the European digital health community, bringing together nearly 2,500 healthcare leaders, innovators, healthcare information management executives, and policymakers from 84 countries. Visionary keynotes, hands-on workshops, and one-of-a-kind networking opportunities make HIMSS Europe an unmissable event in its category.
What sets this event apart is its focus on European frameworks and a heavy presence of local healthcare stakeholders, including Ministers of health, regional health authority leaders, national eHealth agencies, and large public hospital networks.
HLTH Europe 2026
When: June 15-18, 2026
Where: Netherlands, Amsterdam
Price: General attendee - €1,995.00, Government/Healthcare providers/Non-profits - €750.00, Startups €600.00 + VAT , Providers and systems - free
Billed as Europe's #1 healthcare innovation event and an epicentre of global health innovation, HLTH Europe 2026 pulls in over 5,000 business leaders and innovators from the European healthcare landscape. Attendees have access to bold keynotes and a packed agenda that covers many topics, including digital health strategies, patient engagement, care delivery transformation, personalized care and more.
Thanks to its signature festival-style format, HLTH Europe also allows for curated matchmaking, startups showcases, and tons of informal networking.
HLTH USA 2026
When: November 15-18, 2026
Where: Las Vegas, USA
Price: TBA
Continuing the series of HLTH conferences, HLTH USA is a key industry event that attracts over 12,250 health tech founders, providers, payers, investors, and digital health executives. This major event is dedicated to pioneering innovative tech solutions in such areas as AI, diagnostics, virtual care, women's health, longevity, and more.
The agenda of HLTH USA is always ambitious and refreshingly actionable. Participants and innovators can join big-stage discussions with industry heavyweights, glean insights from real use cases shared during deep-dive sessions, and network with investors. Overall, this event provides a glimpse at what is coming next in U.S. health tech.
MEDICA 2026
When: November 16-19, 2026
Where: Germany, Düsseldorf
Price: TBA
MEDICA is a trade fair with over 40 years of history. This iconic event gathers over 5,000 international exhibitors of medical imaging, health IT, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic technology — along with 80,000+ visitors, including healthcare providers and IT vendors. MEDICA provides a ground for forums and conferences, networking opportunities, startup and innovation programs, and live demonstrations of real-world applications in hospitals and clinics.
RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) Annual Meeting
When: November 29 – December 3, 2026
Where: Chicago, USA
Price: TBA
RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) Annual Meeting is a global event and one of the biggest digital health arenas for imaging tech. RSNA combines education sessions, exhibitions, and scientific research, attracting radiologists, imaging vendors, medtech, healthcare AI companies, IT vendors and healthcare executives. Whether you're looking to peer into emerging technologies or dive deep into industry challenges like the radiologist shortage, RSNA is a must-attend platform.
Conclusion
Choosing the right healthcare conference can be overwhelming, especially given the sheer number of such events. The top healthcare conferences we listed above offer a mix of cutting-edge insights, innovative strategies, and networking opportunities tailored to different sides of the healthcare ecosystem. Focus on those events that are most aligned with your goals, whether that's networking, gaining strategic knowledge, or exploring the latest technologies, so that you can make the most of your time, budget, and resources.