ADHW 2026: A European Hub for EHDS Implementation & Digital Health Collaboration
A hundred ninety-five speakers, 550 participants from 22 countries, and over 30 European projects joined us in Athens to advance the implementation of the European Health Data Space. One month after its successful completion, Athens Digital Health Week 2026 confirms its growing role as a European meeting point where digital health policy, interoperability initiatives, and […]
i2X Charts the Path to EEHRxF Implementation in Athens, Brussels and beyond
The i2X consortium joined Athens Digital Health Week 2026, the event’s third edition and self-established as a key European meeting point for digital health governance, interoperability, and cross-border collaboration. i2X seized the opportunity to bring its EEHRxF implementation agenda to the center of the conversation. What We Brought to Athens On February 19th, i2X organised […]
Advancing Healthy Longevity: COMFORTage Sessions
COMFORTage, a Horizon Europe initiative, develops an AI-driven digital ecosystem for predicting, monitoring, and personalizing interventions for older adults. Aligned with the European Health Data Space (EHDS), the project aims to deliver interoperable solutions across healthcare systems. COMFORTage hosted two sessions at ADHW 2026, on how digital innovation can support healthier, more autonomous ageing and […]
HL7 Hellas – From FHIR Training to a Stronger National Interoperability Roadmap
From the HL7 Hellas perspective, Athens Digital Health Week was especially important this year because it enabled the organization to combine community building and national dialogue, capacity building through training, and—most critically—hands-on progress for the HL7 Hellas FHIR Core Workgroup, with a clear alignment path to EU Core and the broader European interoperability landscape. ADHW […]
Interconnecting Ecosystems – IDIKA Takes Center Stage in ADHW 2026
Athens Digital Health Week 2026 was an intense, highly productive, and deeply rewarding experience for attendees. IDIKA Single Member S.A., the Greek e-Government Center for Health and Social Security, was represented at high-level, with the organisation’s executives interacting alongside leading experts who are actively shaping the future of European digital health and declaring themselves impressed […]
Transforming Dementia Care with Patient Digital Twins – An Interactive Workshop
Inspired by the EU funded project COMFORTAGE (Prediction, Monitoring and Personalized Recommendations for Prevention and Relief of Dementia and Frailty) —coordinated by Dr. George Manias, University of Piraeus, UniPi)— the Interactive Workshop “Patient Digital Twins (PDT) for Dementia and Frailty: Bridging Clinical Practice and AI Technology” brought together clinicians researchers, and patient-centered stakeholders to explore […]
How Are Synthetic Data and Digital Twins Transforming Healthcare
Synthetic Data support AI training, data sharing, and privacy protection, while Digital Twins enable simulation, prediction, and personalized medicine. Speakers’ presentations at the session “Synthetic Data and Digital Twins in Health” examined the role of synthetic data and digital twins in healthcare, highlighting both their potential and ethical socio-technical risks. George E. Dafoulas & Ioannis […]
New Services for European Citizens – Wallet & Digital Health Services
The session “Technical & Business Tracks: New Services for European Citizens – Wallet & Digital Health Services – Part 2 – From Use Cases to Experimentation: Getting Ready for the IHE Plugathon in Brussels” focused on bridging the gap between conceptual use cases and hands-on experimentation in preparation for the upcoming interoperability testing activities. During […]
Mapping the EHDS with IHE-Europe at ADHW 2026
As a key partner of Athens Digital Health Week, IHE-Europe took center stage this year to tackle the complexities of the European Health Data Space implementation. Sofia Franconi, IHE-Europe’s Interoperability Lead, breaks down the highlights and the path forward. EURIDICE: Bridging Standards and Implementation for EHDS EURIDICE, a joint initiative of HL7 Europe and IHE-Europe, […]
smartHEALTH Annual Forum 2026 Contributes to Dialogue on the Future of Digital Health at ADHW
The smartHEALTH Annual Forum 2026 took place on 18 February 2026 within Athens Digital Health Week 2026, at the Royal Olympic Hotel, bringing together key stakeholders from across the digital health ecosystem. The session gathered digital health leaders, researchers, healthcare professionals, innovators, businesses, and policymakers, fostering a dynamic environment for dialogue on the digital transformation […]
