Fostering Europe’s health agenda
09:30 – 10:00
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Shaping healthcare in the EU – Advancing innovation, preparedness and fair access
As trade tensions rise, Europe faces growing challenges in protecting its pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors while ensuring companies remain competitive at home. With tariff hikes on the horizon, what are the implications for Europe’s role in global health, innovation, and supply resilience? This plenary will open a day of discussions on the EU’s health and pharmaceutical strategy, covering research and preparedness, pricing, patient access, and the competitiveness of Europe’s healthcare ecosystem, including the vital role of medical devices and in vitro diagnostics in delivering safe, innovative care.
CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare
Moderated by Brenda Strohmaier.
10:00 – 11:00
PANEL 1: Health security in Europe – strengthening availability and…
