Top healthcare conferences to attend in 2026

These are the events healthcare leaders should plan for next year, covering topics like digital health, rural care and financial management.

Article By: Healthcare Dive staff

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The healthcare industry is evolving. Changing regulatory environments, a focus on value-based care and new technological advancements have made staying ahead of these shifts not just an advantage, but a necessity.For healthcare leaders, attending conferences can help them forge crucial partnerships and learn from other experts in the space. The events can also inform professionals about some of the biggest trends impacting how the industry operates, including artificial intelligence, interoperability, cybersecurity and health equity. These are some of the top healthcare conferences in 2026. The list will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

The World Health Summit attracts global health attendees for three conference days of panel discussions and events featuring leaders in politics, science and the private sector. In 2025, the conference topic was “Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World.” AHIP 2026TBDTBDThe payer advocacy group’s annual flagship event features education sessions, networking events and Q&As for insurer leaders and those outside the industry.J.P. Morgan HealthcareTBDTBD The invitation-only conference connects senior executives, investors, growing biotech and life science companies, and industry leaders for information sessions and symposiums. Last year, sessions included the impact of AI on the workforce, women’s health trends and more.

Disclosure: The HIMSS conference is part of Informa, the company that owns a controlling stake in Informa TechTarget, publisher of Healthcare Dive.