HIMSS25 Europe Unveils Programme Themes Addressing Key Challenges in Digital Health

The 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition in Paris is set to bring together an array of healthcare leaders, policymakers, digital health experts, and innovators from around the world this 10-12 June 2025. The annual conference will feature six specialized program themes designed to address key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of healthcare.  

Each theme will include peer-reviewed sessions on topics from policy implementation and digital transformation to advancing women’s health and workforce resilience.  

The conference programme themes promise to be a critical platform for thought leadership and innovation, providing an opportunity to drive meaningful change in healthcare across Europe and beyond:  

Bridging Policy and Practice

With Europe leading in health policy innovation, new legislation from the European Health Data Space, the EU AI Act, and the Cyber Resilience Act is driving transformative changes across healthcare. The Bridging Policy and Practice theme explores the latest regulatory developments from Brussels and how they are influencing technology strategies and implementation. This theme will particularly resonate with transformation leaders in national, regional, and local systems, as well as C-suite executives, healthcare providers, and stakeholders in digital health and innovation. 

Intelligent Disruption through Tech

This theme dives into the cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing healthcare, with artificial intelligence at the forefront of this transformation. Participants will learn how AI is being used to detect diseases early, streamline care processes, and translate massive data sets into actionable insights. Aimed at digital strategists, policymakers, C-suite executives, healthcare providers, and tech leaders from startups to established industries, Intelligent Disruption through Tech offers a comprehensive view of how technology is driving healthcare forward.

Digital Maturity Roadmaps

Reaching digital maturity requires a strategic roadmap, and this theme addresses both the challenges and the concrete steps necessary for organizations to succeed in their digital transformation journeys. The Digital Maturity Roadmaps theme will cover every aspect of transformation, supported by insights from the HIMSS Maturity Models, which evaluate progress in analytics, EMR usage, infrastructure, imaging, and community care. Sessions will offer a step-by-step approach to overcoming roadblocks and achieving sustainable, data-backed digital maturity.

Women’s Health in Focus

Gender equity remains a critical issue in healthcare, with women often facing delays in diagnosis, barriers to care, and unique health challenges. Women’s Health in Focus examines these disparities and introduces technologies and strategies aimed at supporting women as both providers and patients. This theme speaks to a broad audience, including patient representatives, advocates, C-suite leaders, researchers, technology developers, and entrepreneurs committed to advancing women’s health.

Using Health Data Right

Healthcare data is a powerful asset with the potential to enhance care quality and patient safety, but it requires careful management to ensure ethical use and patient privacy. The Using Health Data Right theme addresses pressing questions around data governance, transparency, and the ethical use of AI. These sessions will explore best practices for health data sharing, the development of fair and unbiased AI models, and the creation of effective governance frameworks that support interoperability.

The Future of Workforce

As healthcare systems grapple with workforce shortages and rising rates of burnout, retaining talent and ensuring workforce resilience have become critical priorities. The Future of Workforce theme will address the urgent need to support healthcare professionals and retain top talent, while also considering the shift toward home healthcare and the rise in patient expectations. C-suite leaders, particularly those in roles focused on information and technology, healthcare professionals, digital transformation leaders, and HR specialists will find valuable insights on how to meet workforce challenges in the evolving healthcare landscape.

HIMSS25 Europe will offer a unique opportunity to engage with leaders and peers across healthcare, technology, and policy. Each program theme has been crafted to provide participants with actionable insights and the tools to navigate the challenges of modern healthcare. Registration for HIMSS25 Europe opens on November 20.