EAHL 2026 Conference

The 10th Conference of the European Association of Health Law (EAHL) will be held from September 9 to 11, 2026, at Uppsala University in Sweden. This event aims to unite health law scholars and stakeholders from Europe and beyond to explore the evolving landscape of European health law. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on emerging issues, revisit established domains facing new challenges, and gain fresh perspectives on the field.

The conference will address a range of pressing topics, including the impact of an aging population, mental health issues, antimicrobial resistance, infectious and lifestyle-related diseases, environmental health concerns, and the equitable distribution of healthcare resources. Additionally, it will delve into advancements in digitalization, technology, and care delivery, focusing on enhancing healthcare services, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring robust protections for public health and individual rights.

Participants can look forward to a comprehensive program featuring keynote lectures, parallel sessions, workshops, and poster presentations. Notable speakers include Professor Timo Minssen, who will discuss governing emerging health technologies, and Professor Anniek de Ruijter, who will address the renewal of solidarity in health systems within the EU. The conference will also offer networking opportunities, including a welcome reception and a conference dinner, fostering collaboration among attendees.

This conference is ideal for health law scholars, policymakers, legal professionals, ethicists, and healthcare practitioners seeking to stay abreast of developments in European health law. It provides a platform to discuss legal and policy developments, compliance strategies, and approaches to protecting public health while safeguarding individual rights across Europe's diverse legal landscape.