Educathon during the "Oktober FHIR Fest"
2025-10-08 09:00 - 2025-10-09 17:30 (Europe/London)
Join Us for Hospitals on FHIR User Days 2025 — Where Innovation Transforms Healthcare
We’re excited to welcome you to Hospitals on FHIR User Days 2025 — a vibrant two-day event where clinical expertise, digital innovation, and healthcare data converge to shape the future of hospital systems.
Connect with clinicians, developers, health IT experts, and digital health leaders as we explore how FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is revolutionizing hospital interoperability and enabling smarter, more connected care.

SNOMED CT Expo 2025
2025-10-22 08:00 - 2025-10-24 17:00 (Europe/London)
XiA will be presented in the Lighting Session “An innovative approach to Continuous Professional Development on Digital Health Interoperability: Insights from the XiA Project” by Eva Sabajova from Digital Health Slovakia, XiA consortium member.

XiA Consortium Meeting during the DigiHealthDayS-2025
2025-11-12 08:30 - 18:00 (Europe/London)
The XiA meeting will be held during DigiHealthDayS-2025 – Global Digital Health Congress for digital health education, innovation, research, and networking hosted by DIT. 12th is exclusively XiA Meetings, followed by two-day-long expert panels, keynotes, and scientific sessions. More information: https://www.th-deg.de/digihealthday.

Spain Healthcare Innovation Summit organized by Bamberg
2025-11-12 08:30 - 19:00 (Europe/London)
Healthcare Systems Optimization, Health Digital Transformation, AI & Big Data, Therapeutic Innovation, and Diagnostic Technology & Medical Equipment. Attended By experts in the field, it offers a chance to stay updated on healthcare innovation.

the 3rd LSP Health Ecosystem in-person workshop
2025-11-19 10:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Brussels)
The BeWell consortium is currently organising the 3rd LSP Health Ecosystem in-person workshop, which will take place in Brussels on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. As the annual flagship activity of the Partnership, this event will be a unique opportunity to join forces and continue the exchange on the upskilling and reskilling of the health and care workforce towards both digital and green skills, building on the discussions and outcomes of the first two workshops (recap here and here).

European Digital Health Summit
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-02 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)
European Digital Health Summit features a dynamic programme of sessions designed to encourage meaningful exchange and peer learning, centred around the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the future of health systems.
more information here : https://european-digital-health-summit.com/

HL7 Europe Working Group Meeting
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-05 17:00 (Europe/London)
Join us for the HL7 Europe Working Group Meeting — a week of collaboration, learning, and innovation around HL7 standards and their role in advancing digital health across Europe.
Key topics of the Working Group Meeting:
– HL7® FHIR® specifications for the European Health Data Space
– Hands-on sessions and tutorials
– Networking opportunities with experts and peers
– HL7 Europe initiatives and ongoing projects
HL7 Europe Working Group Meeting 2025 Cologne

10th Anniversary Annual Conference of the European Institute for Innovation through Health Data (i~HD)
2025-12-03 08:00 - 2025-12-04 17:00 (Europe/London)
XiA is pleased to announce its participation in the 10th Anniversary Annual Conference of the European Institute for Innovation through Health Data (i~HD), taking place on 3–4 December 2025 in Ghent, Belgium.
The programme will feature two action-packed days addressing some of the most pressing issues for our field:

Building big health data ecosystems and the European Health Data Space,

Ensuring quality and equity in AI development and adoption,

Empowering patients with access to their own EHR summaries.

We are proud to highlight that XiA will also be represented at the event: Prof. Henrique Martins will chair a session on excellent data exchange formats. Also note that Zoi Kolitsi (i~HD) will talk to the XpanDH project Recommendations, which can hold relevance for several audiences.
Full programme details, practical information, and registration are available here: www.i-hd.eu/ac2025

Health&Tech World Summit
2025-12-16 08:00 - 2025-12-17 17:00 (Europe/London)
Join the European’s premier healthcare innovation conference connecting 300+ C-level executives, hospital directors, and technology pioneers from 24+ countries.

Programme :

Day 1: Innovate (16 Dec) – Morning keynotes followed by AI innovation demonstrations.

Networking Lunch :Facilitated discussions with industry leaders.
Concurrent Sessions : 3 specialised tracks: Research&Innovation, Opertional Excellence, PHM&Prevention.

Day 2: Assess & Scale (17 Dec) – Implementation case studies and scaling strategies.

more information here

Radical Health Festival Helsinki 2026
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-21 | Radical Health Festival 2026, Helsinki, Finland
XiA (Xpanding Innovative Alliance) will participate in the Radical Health Festival Helsinki 2026, taking place from 19–21 January 2026 in Helsinki, Finland.
Recognised as Europe’s premier festival for health and care, the event gathers policymakers, healthcare leaders, digital health innovators, industry representatives and researchers to shape the future of health systems across Europe.
As Europe advances towards the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS), XiA contributes to the dialogue by reinforcing interoperability skills and workforce readiness across the healthcare ecosystem.
The festival addresses key themes including digital transformation, data-driven healthcare, precision health, and innovation at scale. These discussions are directly aligned with XiA’s mission to translate European interoperability specifications — including HL7 FHIR and the EEHRxF framework — into structured, modular learning pathways and recognised competencies.
Through its participation, XiA highlights the importance of:

Building structured interoperability competencies across professions
Supporting hospitals and IT providers in operational EHDS implementation
Bridging the gap between European standards and real-world healthcare practice

XiA’s approach combines modular learning, micro-credentials and cross-sector collaboration to accelerate the adoption of European digital health standards.
Through its participation, XiA will contribute to strengthening European dialogue on interoperability skills development and the operational implementation of the European Health Data Space.

XiA × EURIDICE Joint Education Session
2026-02-19 08:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Athens) | Royal Olympic Hotel, Athanasiou Diakou 28, Athens, 117 43, Greece
Athens Digital Health Week – 19 February 2026
As part of Athens Digital Health Week 2026, XiA (Xpanding Innovative Alliance), EURIDICE, IHE Europe and HL7 Europe are co-organising a joint education session titled:
“From Specifications to Skills: Co-Designing Training for an Interoperable European Health Data Space.”
This hands-on workshop will explore how EU FHIR base and core specifications can be translated into structured learning outcomes and modular micro-learning content aligned with EHDS implementation needs.
Participants will work together to identify skill gaps, define role-specific competencies, and prioritise Micro-Content Learning Blocks (MCLBs) for real-world interoperability deployment.
The session is designed as an expert-level co-design workshop, bringing together implementers, standards specialists, educators, digital health leaders, and XiA partners.
📅 Thursday, 19 February 2026🕘 09:00–10:00 & 12:00–13:30📍 Hybrid format (Athens & remote participation)
👉 Register here to participate
👉 More details here

European Digital Healthcare Excellency Forum 2026
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-03 | Melia Frankfurt City Hotel, Senckenberganlage 13, Frankfurt am Main, 60325, Germany
XiA (Xpanding Innovative Alliance) will participate in the European Digital Healthcare Excellency Forum 2026, taking place on 2–3 March 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
The forum brings together healthcare executives, digital transformation leaders, policymakers and technology providers to discuss strategic priorities for advancing digital health across Europe. As discussions focus on innovation, operational excellence and cross-sector collaboration, XiA will contribute by promoting interoperability skills development and supporting the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
As Europe accelerates the digital transformation of healthcare systems, interoperability and workforce readiness remain critical enablers of sustainable innovation. XiA will emphasise the importance of translating European interoperability frameworks — including HL7 FHIR and EHDS-related specifications — into structured learning pathways, modular training programmes and recognised competencies across the healthcare ecosystem.
In particular, XiA will highlight the importance of:

Strengthening structured interoperability competencies across healthcare professions
Supporting hospitals and digital health providers in the operational implementation of EHDS requirements
Bridging the gap between European digital health standards and real-world clinical practice

XiA’s participation in the European Digital Healthcare Excellency Forum 2026 will contribute to reinforcing European dialogue on digital health transformation, interoperability skills development and the sustainable implementation of the European Health Data Space.

European Employment and Social Rights Forum 2026
2026-03-03 - 2026-03-04 | The EGG Brussels, Rue Bara 175, Brussels, 1070, Belgium
XiA (Xpanding Innovative Alliance) will participate in the European Employment and Social Rights Forum 2026, taking place on 3–4 March 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.
Organised by the European Commission, the Forum is the EU’s flagship annual event on employment, social rights and social policy. The 2026 edition will focus on strengthening Europe’s social model, addressing labour shortages and supporting skills development across strategic sectors.
Within this context, XiA will contribute to discussions related to workforce development, digital transformation and the implementation of European frameworks supporting skills and interoperability in healthcare. As Europe advances the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and broader digital health initiatives, strengthening structured competencies remains essential to ensure sustainable transformation.
Through its participation, XiA will highlight the importance of:

Strengthening structured digital and interoperability competencies across healthcare professions
Supporting alignment between European policy frameworks and practical workforce implementation
Bridging the gap between European skills strategies and real-world sectoral needs

XiA’s participation in the European Employment and Social Rights Forum 2026 will contribute to reinforcing European dialogue on skills development, digital transformation and the sustainable implementation of EU strategic frameworks.

XiA at the IHE-Europe Connectathon Week 2026
2026-03-24 | EGG Brussels, Rue Bara 175, Brussels, 1070, Belgium
XiA will participate in the IHE-Europe Connectathon Week 2026, taking place from 23 to 27 March 2026 in Brussels (EGG Brussels).
The IHE-Europe Connectathon is one of the leading interoperability testing events in Europe. Over five days, solution providers, developers, standards experts, and healthcare professionals collaborate to test and validate the implementation of IHE profiles and other health data exchange standards in real-world conditions.
The Connectathon goes beyond theoretical discussions on interoperability frameworks. It provides a structured environment where systems are tested to ensure they effectively work together. As such, it represents a cornerstone of the European interoperability ecosystem and a key enabler of cross-border health data exchange.
XiA × IHE Europe: Aligning Education and Interoperability Testing
As an associated partner of XiA, IHE Europe plays a strategic role in advancing interoperability skills across Europe. IHE profiles constitute one of the core families within the XiA Framework, alongside HL7/FHIR-based standards and Testing & Validation activities.
On 24 March 2026, XiA and IHE Europe will organise a joint education session during Connectathon Week. Designed as a participatory and learner-centred dialogue, the session aims to:

Identify concrete gaps in current interoperability education
Prioritise training needs from the perspective of developers, implementers, and healthcare organisations
Strengthen the alignment between educational resources and real-world technical implementation

This initiative reflects XiA’s methodology: transforming dialogue into structured outputs by mapping existing IHE materials to XiA learning families and defining future content priorities.
Event Details
📅 Dates: 24 March 2026📍 Location: EGG Brussels, Rue Bara 175, 1070 Brussels, Belgium🏢 Organiser: IHE-Europe🌐 Website: https://connectathon.ihe-europe.net/other-events-brussels-2026
Register Here !

SantExpo 2026
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21 | Paris Expo Porte de Versailles – Hall 1, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, Paris, 75015, France
XiA (Xpanding Innovative Alliance) will participate in SantExpo 2026 – 60th edition, taking place from 19 to 21 May 2026 in Paris, France.
SantExpo is one of France’s leading healthcare events, bringing together healthcare professionals, hospital representatives, digital health innovators, policymakers and industry stakeholders to shape the future of healthcare systems.
As discussions focus on digital transformation, healthcare innovation and system resilience, XiA will contribute by promoting interoperability skills development, alignment with European health data frameworks and the strengthening of digital competencies across healthcare professions.
In particular, XiA will highlight the importance of:

Strengthening interoperability and digital skills across healthcare organisations
Supporting the implementation of European health data frameworks in practice
Bridging innovation, standards and real-world healthcare deployment

XiA’s participation in SantExpo 2026 will contribute to reinforcing European dialogue on digital health transformation, workforce readiness and sustainable interoperability implementation.

HIMSS Europe 2026
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21 | Bella Center Copenhagen, Center Boulevard 5, Copenhagen S, 2300, Denmark
XiA (Xpanding Innovative Alliance) will participate in HIMSS Europe 2026, taking place from 19 to 21 May 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
HIMSS Europe is one of the leading European conferences dedicated to digital health innovation, bringing together healthcare leaders, policymakers, technology providers and interoperability experts to shape the future of healthcare systems across Europe.
As discussions focus on digital transformation, data governance, interoperability and secure health technologies, XiA will contribute by promoting structured interoperability skills development and supporting the alignment of digital health competencies with European frameworks, including EHDS-related initiatives.
In particular, XiA will highlight the importance of:

Strengthening digital and interoperability competencies across healthcare professions
Supporting the implementation of European health data frameworks in practice
Bridging policy, standards and real-world digital health deployment

XiA’s participation in HIMSS Europe 2026 will contribute to reinforcing European dialogue on digital health transformation, workforce readiness and sustainable interoperability implementation.

Is Europe’s Health Workforce Ready for the Digital Shift? Join XiA at SantExpo 2026 with Enovacom
2026-05-19 10:00 - 10:30 (Europe/Paris) | SantExpo – Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles,, Paris, 75015, France
As part of its 2026 communication and dissemination activities, the XiA project is fostering the development of national and regional Communities of Practice across Europe. These communities aim to bring together healthcare professionals, digital health experts, and key stakeholders to support the development and adoption of interoperability skills in line with the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
In this context, XiA is launching its Francophone Community of Practice, creating a dedicated space for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building within French-speaking healthcare ecosystems. This session, hosted in partnership with Enovacom, highlights the role of key actors driving interoperability and digital transformation at national and regional levels.
This initiative reflects XiA’s ambition to build a sustainable, pan-European network of professionals equipped to support the digital transformation of healthcare systems.
About the session
This Partner Session, hosted by Enovacom during SantExpo 2026 in Paris, marks an important step in the development of the XiA Francophone Community of Practice.
The session will introduce the objectives and vision of this community, designed to bring together French-speaking healthcare stakeholders around shared challenges related to interoperability, digital skills, and the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
Building on Enovacom’s strong expertise in health data interoperability and its active role within the French digital health ecosystem, the session will provide concrete insights into the skills, organisational needs, and real-world challenges faced by healthcare actors in the field.
It will also highlight how the XiA project supports the structuring of Communities of Practice across Europe, by fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of practical and recognised skills frameworks adapted to national and regional contexts.
Taking place within SantExpo, this session will engage a wide range of stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, digital health experts, and decision-makers, and contribute to shaping a shared vision for interoperability skills development within the Francophone ecosystem.
Session details
Title: Growing the Alliance for EHDS Skills: Strengthening Interoperability Capacities Across Europe
Date: 19th May 2026
Time: 10:00 AM (CEST)
Format: Onsite session, SantExpo – Salle London, Paris, France
Audience: Healthcare professionals, hospital IT specialists, policymakers, digital health solution providers, and all stakeholders involved in the digital transformation of healthcare
About Enovacom
Enovacom, a subsidiary of the Orange Group, is a leading provider of interoperability and data exchange solutions for healthcare systems. With a strong presence across Europe, Enovacom supports hospitals, healthcare organisations, and regional infrastructures in improving the circulation, accessibility, and security of health data.
The company plays a key role in enabling seamless communication between heterogeneous information systems, helping healthcare professionals access the right data at the right time. Its expertise covers interoperability platforms, data integration, identity management, and secure health data hosting.
Actively involved in the European digital health ecosystem, Enovacom contributes to the development and implementation of interoperability standards aligned with the European Health Data Space (EHDS). Through its participation in the XiA project, Enovacom supports the identification of real-world needs and the development of practical skills frameworks to strengthen interoperability capacities across healthcare systems.
Join us at SantExpo 2026 and be part of the conversation shaping the future of interoperability skills in Europe.

MIE 2026 – Medical Informatics Europe (Genoa)
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-28 | Magazzini del Cotone – Porto Antico di Genova, Calata Molo Vecchio 15, Genoa, 16128, Italy
XiA (Xpanding Innovative Alliance) will participate in MIE 2026 – Medical Informatics Europe, taking place from 25 to 28 May 2026 in Genoa, Italy.
MIE is one of Europe’s leading scientific conferences in medical informatics, bringing together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers and digital health innovators to explore advances in health information systems, data governance and interoperability. Organised under the umbrella of the European Federation for Medical Informatics (EFMI), the conference plays a key role in shaping Europe’s digital health research and policy landscape.
As discussions focus on data-driven healthcare, interoperability standards and the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS), XiA will contribute by promoting structured interoperability skills development and supporting the alignment of digital health competencies with evolving European frameworks.
In particular, XiA will highlight the importance of:

Strengthening digital and interoperability competencies across healthcare and research communities
Supporting the practical implementation of European health data frameworks, including EHDS
Bridging research, standards and real-world digital health deployment

XiA’s participation in MIE 2026 will contribute to reinforcing European dialogue on digital health transformation, workforce readiness and sustainable interoperability implementation.

LOINC Conference 2026
2026-10-06 - 2026-10-09
XiA (Xpanding Innovative Alliance) will participate in the LOINC Conference 2026, taking place from 6 to 9 October 2026 in Cologne, Germany (in-person and online).
The LOINC Conference brings together international experts in health data standards, clinical terminology and interoperability. As a global reference event for laboratory and clinical coding systems, it plays a key role in advancing structured and semantic interoperability in healthcare.
XiA will contribute to discussions on health data standardisation, alignment with European digital health frameworks, and the implementation of EHDS-related specifications.
In particular, XiA will highlight the importance of:

Strengthening interoperability competencies across healthcare and health IT professionals
Supporting the adoption of standardised terminologies in clinical and laboratory systems
Bridging international health data standards with European regulatory frameworks

XiA’s participation in LOINC 2026 will contribute to reinforcing dialogue on semantic interoperability and sustainable health data exchange across Europe.

Jornada Científica de Medicina Digital 2026 (Date TBC)
2026-12-15 | Spain (Venue TBC)
XiA plans to participate in the Jornada Científica de Medicina Digital 2026 in Spain. Dates and venue will be confirmed following the official announcement by the organisers.
