Hospitals on FHIR – Implementing the EU Lab Report in Your Hospital: Medical Terminology
2026-03-26 15:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
This second session of the Hospitals on FHIR webinar series focuses on medical terminologies and the foundations of semantic interoperability in the implementation of the EU Lab Report.
Building on the regulatory and conceptual elements introduced in the first webinar, this session explores the semantic layer that makes health data categories truly usable in practice. Participants will gain an overview of key international medical terminologies — including SNOMED CT, LOINC, ICD and UCUM — and understand how they structure, standardise and give meaning to clinical and laboratory data.
The webinar will also explain why terminologies are a prerequisite for interoperability, data reuse and cross-border data exchange, and how they are applied in modern standards such as HL7 FHIR.
Speaker:
Roberta Gazzarata, Ph.D. (HL7 Europe) – Expert in health data interoperability and medical terminology, actively involved in European and international standardisation initiatives, with a strong focus on semantic interoperability and terminology alignment in EHDS-related contexts.
Key takeaways:

Overview of SNOMED CT, LOINC, ICD and UCUM
How terminologies structure clinical and laboratory data
The role of terminology in HL7 FHIR implementations
Practical implications for hospitals and health IT vendors

Target audience:
Healthcare professionals, hospitals, laboratories, health IT vendors, interoperability architects and digital health stakeholders involved in standards-based data exchange.
📅 Date: 26 March 2026
⏰ Time: 15:00–15:30 CET
🌍 Format: Online
🔗 Register: Official registration page.

Is Europe's Health Workforce Ready for the Digital Shift? Join XiA’s upcoming Partner Session at the Digital Health Slovakia Forum
2026-04-10 11:35 - 11:55 (Europe/London)
As part of its 2026 communication and dissemination activities, the XiA project is launching the XiA Partners Under Spotlight campaign, a series of partner-hosted sessions designed to present the project’s work to professional and national ecosystems across Europe. Each webinar is hosted by a consortium member within their own professional community, creating meaningful local anchors for a project with European ambition.
About the session
The first Partner Webinar will be hosted offline by Digital Health Slovakia, on the Digital Health Slovakia Forum in Bratislava.
The session will introduce the objectives and structure of the XiA project, with a particular focus on why interoperability competencies are becoming essential for hospitals and health professionals. It will also provide insights into how XiA contributes to building practical, recognised skills frameworks that support EHDS readiness across Europe, while addressing national and ecosystem-specific challenges.
The webinar will be presented to a professional network active in health data interoperability, standards development, and EHDS implementation.
Session details
Title: Is the Workforce in Europe prepared for the Digital Transformation of Healthcare? The XiA Project: Closing the Digital Health Skills Gap in Europe
Date: 10th April 2026
Time: 11:35 CEST
Format: Onsite webinar, LOFT Hotel, 81105 Bratislava
Audience: Hospital professionals, health IT specialists, policymakers, and all stakeholders working in digital health
👉 Registration link : Select tickets – Digital Health Slovakia Forum – LOFT Hotel

About Digital Health Slovakia
Digital Health Slovakia is an association with the main objective to provide a round-table platform to promote digitalization of healthcare in Slovakia, including education, advice, research, development, and implementation of best practices. Within the XiA project, the association contributes to the educational EHDS-related needs and gaps analysis of healthcare providers and industry, supporting the development and dissemination of interoperability skills across Europe.

Hospitals on FHIR – Implementing the EU Lab Report in Your Hospital: HL7 FHIR
2026-04-30 15:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
This third session of the Hospitals on FHIR webinar series focuses on HL7 FHIR and its practical role in implementing the EU Lab Report in hospital environments.
FHIR has become a key standard for modern healthcare interoperability, enabling structured, secure and scalable data exchange. This webinar explores how HL7 FHIR supports laboratory data integration, mapping and implementation in real-world hospital systems.
Participants will gain practical insights into how FHIR resources, profiles and implementation guides contribute to structured laboratory reporting, and how hospitals can move from conceptual alignment to concrete technical deployment.
Building on the previous sessions covering data domains and terminology, this webinar moves into the technical implementation layer.
🔹 Speaker:
Luc Chatty (Fyrstain) – Interoperability expert and HL7 FHIR specialist, Hospitals on FHIR ambassador and consultant to HL7 Europe.Luc supports healthcare organisations and technical teams in understanding and adopting interoperability standards, with a particular focus on the strategic role of FHIR within the European context and the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
🔹 Key points:

Understanding what HL7 FHIR is and why it has become a central standard in Europe
The fundamental principles of FHIR: resources, profiles and ecosystem
Interoperability challenges related to the EHDS and the EU Lab Report
How FHIR fits into a broader hospital digital transformation strategy

🔹 Target audience:
Healthcare professionals, hospital managers, IT teams, developers, digital health solution providers and interoperability stakeholders seeking to better understand the strategic and technical implications of HL7 FHIR within the context of the European Health Data Space.
📅 Date: 30 April 2026⏰ Time: 15:00–15:30 CET🌍 Format: Online🔗 Register: Official registration page.

Open Learning Session #2 – Clinical Practice
2026-05-05 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online webinar
👉 Register for the session here

Join us on 5 May 2026 for this Open Learning Session focused on clinical practice and digital health.
Key takeaways

This session explores how open learning approaches can support the integration of digital tools and interoperable data in clinical practice across Europe.

The importance of equipping healthcare professionals with digital and interoperability skills
Challenges in integrating EHDS-related tools into daily clinical workflows
The role of open learning in bridging gaps between innovation and real-world practice
Opportunities to strengthen collaboration between healthcare, academia, and digital health actors

Open learning is a key enabler for ensuring that healthcare professionals can effectively adopt and use interoperable solutions within the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
About this session
This Open Learning Session brings together European experts to discuss how clinical practice is evolving in the context of digital transformation and the EHDS.
Speakers share practical insights, real-world experiences, and emerging approaches to support the adoption of interoperable systems in healthcare settings. The session highlights how training and capacity-building initiatives can empower professionals to navigate increasingly complex digital environments.
By connecting policy, innovation, and practice, this session contributes to XiA’s mission to develop skills and knowledge frameworks for the future of European healthcare.
Next session in the series
➡️ Open Learning Session #3 – LOINC and Laboratory Interoperability
This upcoming session will explore the role of LOINC in enabling semantic interoperability and supporting EHDS-aligned laboratory data exchange.

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.

Hospitals on FHIR – Implementing the EU Lab Report in Your Hospital: Implementation Guides
2026-05-29 15:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
This fourth session of the Hospitals on FHIR webinar series focuses on Implementation Guides and their role in translating interoperability standards into practical deployment in hospital environments.
As hospitals move from strategic alignment with the EU Lab Report and EHDS requirements to concrete technical implementation, Implementation Guides become essential tools. They provide structured specifications, usage constraints and real-world guidance to ensure consistent and interoperable data exchange.
Delivered by Giorgio Cangioli (HL7 Europe), this 30-minute session will explore how Implementation Guides support laboratory interoperability, facilitate HL7 FHIR adoption and help hospitals operationalise European digital health requirements.
Building on the previous sessions covering data domains, terminology and FHIR foundations, this webinar consolidates the implementation pathway and offers practical insights for healthcare organisations and IT teams working towards EHDS readiness.
🔹 Speaker:
Giorgio Cangioli (HL7 Europe) – Senior interoperability consultant, Technical Lead and Board Member of HL7 Europe.Giorgio is also a member of the HL7 International Board, the Technical Steering Committee (TSC) and the Architecture & Engineering Committee (AEC), Vice-Chair of the HL7 Italy Board, and co-chair of the FHIR Architecture Management working group. He supports European initiatives in the development and governance of HL7 FHIR standards.
🔹 Key points:

Understanding what FHIR Implementation Guides are and why they are essential
The structure and components of an Implementation Guide
How Implementation Guides ensure consistency and interoperability across systems
The role of Implementation Guides within the European interoperability landscape and the EHDS

🔹 Target audience:
Healthcare professionals, hospital IT teams, developers, digital health solution providers and interoperability stakeholders seeking to better understand how FHIR Implementation Guides support consistent and scalable interoperability within the European Health Data Space.

📅 Date: 29 May 2026⏰ Time: 15:00–15:30 CET 🌍 Format: Online🔗 Registration link coming soon

Hospitals on FHIR – Implementing the EU Lab Report in Your Hospital: Lab Logical Model
2026-06-25 15:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
This fifth session of the Hospitals on FHIR webinar series focuses on the Lab Logical Model and its role in structuring laboratory data to support interoperability and EHDS alignment.
As healthcare systems move towards consistent implementation of the EU Lab Report requirements, a clear logical representation of laboratory data becomes essential. The Lab Logical Model provides the conceptual structure needed to ensure that laboratory information is organised, exchanged and interpreted consistently across systems.
This 30-minute session explores how the Lab Logical Model supports semantic clarity, data consistency and practical interoperability implementation in hospital environments.
Building on previous sessions covering data domains, terminology, FHIR and implementation guides, this webinar further strengthens the structured pathway towards operational EHDS readiness.
📅 Provisional date: 25 June 2026⏰ Time: 15:00–15:30 CET🌍 Format: Online🔗 Registration link coming soon

The date and agenda may be subject to change.

Hospitals on FHIR – Implementing the EU Lab Report in Your Hospital: EU Lab Report Implementation Guide
2026-07-16 15:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
This sixth session of the Hospitals on FHIR webinar series is dedicated to the EU Lab Report Implementation Guide (IG) and its role in enabling structured, interoperable laboratory data exchange aligned with EHDS requirements.
The Implementation Guide provides the technical and operational framework necessary to translate policy objectives into consistent system-level deployment. It defines the structure, constraints and interoperability specifications that ensure harmonised laboratory reporting across healthcare environments.
This 30-minute session explores the scope, architecture and practical implications of the EU Lab Report IG, highlighting how it supports alignment between regulatory expectations and technical implementation in hospital systems.
Building on previous sessions covering data domains, terminology, FHIR foundations, implementation guides and logical modelling, this webinar completes the structured interoperability pathway towards operational EHDS readiness.
📅 Provisional date: 16 July 2026⏰ Time: 15:00–15:30 CET🌍 Format: Online🔗 Registration link coming soon
The date and agenda may be subject to change.

Hospitals on FHIR – Implementing the EU Lab Report in Your Hospital: Build a FHIR Mapping
2026-08-27 15:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
This seventh session of the Hospitals on FHIR webinar series focuses on how to build a FHIR mapping for laboratory data in alignment with EU Lab Report and EHDS interoperability requirements.
As healthcare organisations move towards practical implementation, the ability to translate structured laboratory information into interoperable FHIR-based representations becomes critical. Building a robust FHIR mapping ensures semantic consistency, technical accuracy and cross-system compatibility.
This 30-minute session explores the practical steps involved in designing and validating a FHIR mapping for laboratory workflows, highlighting common challenges and implementation considerations in hospital environments.
Building on previous sessions covering logical models and implementation guides, this webinar moves into applied interoperability practice and supports the transition from specification to execution.
📅 Provisional date: 27 August 2026⏰ Time: 15:00–15:30 CET🌍 Format: Online🔗 Registration link coming soon
The date and agenda may be subject to change.

Hospitals on FHIR – Implementing the EU Lab Report in Your Hospital: HL7v2 Format
2026-09-24 15:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
This eighth session of the Hospitals on FHIR webinar series focuses on the HL7v2 format and its role in laboratory data exchange within interoperable healthcare environments.
While newer standards such as HL7 FHIR are increasingly adopted, HL7v2 remains widely implemented across hospital systems. Understanding its structure, messaging logic and practical applications is essential to ensure continuity, compatibility and progressive alignment with EU Lab Report and EHDS requirements.
This 30-minute session explores how HL7v2 supports laboratory workflows, how it interacts with FHIR-based architectures, and what considerations hospitals should take into account when aligning legacy systems with evolving interoperability frameworks.
Building on previous sessions covering logical models, implementation guides and FHIR mapping, this webinar examines how established standards integrate into the broader European interoperability landscape.
📅 Provisional date: 24 September 2026⏰ Time: 15:00–15:30 CET🌍 Format: Online🔗 Registration link coming soon
The date and agenda may be subject to change.

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.

Hospitals on FHIR – Implementing the EU Lab Report in Your Hospital: HL7v2 Mapping
2026-10-29 15:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
This ninth session of the Hospitals on FHIR webinar series focuses on HL7v2 mapping and its role in ensuring structured laboratory data exchange aligned with EU Lab Report and EHDS interoperability requirements.
While HL7v2 remains widely used across hospital systems, mapping laboratory data consistently and accurately is essential to guarantee semantic integrity and cross-system compatibility. Effective HL7v2 mapping supports continuity between legacy messaging infrastructures and evolving interoperability frameworks.
This 30-minute session explores practical approaches to designing, validating and maintaining HL7v2 mappings for laboratory workflows, highlighting common implementation challenges and alignment considerations within hospital environments.
Building on previous sessions covering FHIR mapping and HL7v2 format, this webinar completes the interoperability journey by addressing mapping strategies across both modern and legacy standards.
📅 Provisional date: 29 October 2026⏰ Time: 15:00–15:30 CET🌍 Format: Online🔗 Registration link coming soon
The date and agenda may be subject to change.

Hospitals on FHIR – Implementing the EU Lab Report in Your Hospital: Hospital and Vendor Experience
2026-11-26 15:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
This tenth session of the Hospitals on FHIR webinar series focuses on hospital and vendor experience in implementing EU Lab Report requirements within real-world healthcare environments.
As interoperability frameworks move from specification to operational deployment, collaboration between hospitals and technology providers becomes essential. Practical implementation often involves addressing technical constraints, workflow adaptations and cross-system coordination.
This 30-minute session explores real-world perspectives, lessons learned and implementation insights from both hospital and vendor environments, highlighting key success factors and common challenges in achieving EHDS-aligned laboratory interoperability.
Concluding the series, this webinar brings together the regulatory, semantic and technical dimensions covered in previous sessions and reflects on practical pathways towards sustainable interoperability.
📅 Provisional date: 26 November 2026⏰ Time: 15:00–15:30 CET🌍 Format: Online🔗 Registration link coming soon
The date and agenda may be subject to change.

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.

Hospitals on FHIR – Implementing the EU Lab Report in Your Hospital: Conclusion & Next Year Perspectives
2026-12-17 15:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
This eleventh and concluding session of the Hospitals on FHIR webinar series brings together the key insights from the EU Lab Report learning pathway and looks ahead to the next steps in laboratory interoperability.
Throughout the series, participants explored EHDS data domains, medical terminologies, HL7 FHIR foundations, implementation guides, logical models and mapping approaches. This final session synthesises the main lessons learned and highlights practical takeaways for hospitals and IT teams progressing towards structured, interoperable laboratory data exchange.
The webinar also introduces the strategic priorities and thematic focus for the coming year, outlining how the interoperability journey will continue beyond the EU Lab Report framework.
Provisional date: 17 December 2026 Time: 15:00–15:30 CET Format: Online Registration link coming soon
The date and agenda may be subject to change.
