Health Holland Visitors Programme 2026

Connected Health in Turbulent Times: Innovating Resilient Systems Together

The HVP is a high level international programme designed to strengthen collaboration between the Dutch Life Sciences & Health sector and international healthcare stakeholders. Bringing together delegates from more than 20 countries, the programme offers a unique opportunity to explore how the Netherlands is addressing today’s healthcare challenges through innovation, collaboration, and connected healthcare ecosystems.

This year’s theme Connected Health in Turbulent Times: Innovating Resilient Systems Together focuses on how healthcare systems can become more resilient, adaptive, and future-proof through international cooperation, digital transformation, and sustainable innovation.

Explore the Dutch Life Sciences & Health Ecosystem

During the five-day programme, delegates will gain first-hand insight into the Dutch healthcare system and connect directly with key stakeholders from government, academia, healthcare institutions, and industry.

The programme combines strategic dialogue, field visits, networking opportunities, and interactive sessions focused on the future of healthcare and international collaboration.

Participants will engage with leading organisations including:

• The Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare & Sport
• Health Holland
• Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)
• Erasmus Medical Center
• Philips
• Brainport Eindhoven
• Dutch healthcare innovators, start-ups, and knowledge institutes

Key Themes of HVP 2026

The programme highlights current developments and global healthcare priorities, including:

AI & Digitalisation in Healthcare:

AI and digital technologies are transforming healthcare delivery, from diagnostics and decision support to smarter, more personalised care.

MedTech & Innovation in Practice:

Medical technologies are reshaping care delivery by enabling earlier diagnosis, more precise treatment, and improved patient outcomes.

Health Systems Strengthening

Healthcare systems are under pressure and need to become more efficient, accessible, and future-ready through new models of care.

Programme Highlights

Welcome to Rotterdam
The programme opens with a welcome reception in Rotterdam, offering delegates the opportunity to meet fellow participants, TFHC, and representatives from the Dutch healthcare sector.

Opening Seminar at the Ministry of Health
Delegates will receive an introduction to the Dutch healthcare ecosystem during a high-level seminar hosted at the Ministry of Health, Welfare & Sport in The Hague.

‍Site Visits & Innovation Ecosystems
Participants will visit some of the Netherlands’ leading healthcare and innovation ecosystems, including:
– Erasmus Medical Center
– Philips
– Brainport Eindhoven

These visits provide practical insight into how Dutch organisations collaborate on healthcare innovation, implementation, and international impact.

Programme includes: – Hotel accommodation in Rotterdam – Networking events and meals – Programme-related transportation within the Netherlands – Access to the online introductory seminarInternational travel costs and transfers to and from the hotel are at participants’ own expense.

World of Health Care 2026

A central component of the programme is the World of Health Care event in Rotterdam, an international networking and knowledge-sharing platform bringing together healthcare professionals, innovators, policymakers, and business leaders from across the globe.

Through keynote sessions, thematic breakouts, and networking opportunities, delegates will connect with organisations active within the Dutch Life Sciences & Health sector and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

Are you a Dutch healthcare SME, innovator, knowledge institute, or entrepreneur looking to connect with international healthcare decision-makers? The World of Health Care 2026 offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with a high-level international delegation participating in the Health Holland Visitors Programme. Delegates include representatives from ministries of health, hospitals, healthcare networks, innovation hubs, and leading healthcare organisations from more than 20 countries. As part of the event, Dutch organisations can join thematic sessions, network with international stakeholders, showcase expertise and innovations, and explore opportunities for international collaboration and business development.

Whether you are active in digital health, MedTech, AI, sustainable healthcare, or cross-sector innovation, the World of Health Care creates valuable opportunities to build meaningful international connections and strengthen your global healthcare network.

Interested in Joining?

Participation in the Health Holland Visitors Programme is by invitation only.

International delegates are selected based on their strategic role within the healthcare ecosystem and their potential contribution to international collaboration with the Netherlands. For questions regarding the programme, please contact: E-mail: hvp@tfhc.nl.

Join us in Rotterdam on 23 September 2026 and become part of the international conversation shaping the future of healthcare.

Source: Task Force Health Care

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