The International NAKO Conference 2026, titled Health Trajectories in a Rapidly Changing World, will take place on September 3–4, 2026, at Helmholtz Munich in Neuherberg, Germany. 🌍🧬

In a time of rapid societal, ecological, and technological change, public health faces unprecedented challenges—from chronic diseases and mental health to climate impacts and pandemics. The conference highlights insights from the large-scale, population-based NAKO Health Study, which tracks around 200,000 participants every five years to inform prevention strategies and evidence-based health policy. 📊💡

The event invites international researchers to share findings, strengthen collaborations, and shape the future of health research through open exchange and cross-border cooperation. Participants can submit abstracts for presentations and register for free to join this global scientific dialogue. 🤝🩺

Dates & Venue: September 3, 11:30 AM – September 4, 1:15 PM at Helmholtz Munich, Congress Centre, Ingolstädter Landstr. 1, 85764 Neuherberg.

The 18th World Congress on Public Health will take place from 6–9 September 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together global public health professionals, policymakers, and advocates. Organized by the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) and the Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA), the event will focus on the theme “Health Without Borders: Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability.”

Participants can expect engaging discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities with global health leaders, as well as a platform to explore innovative solutions and strengthen international collaboration. Key themes include health equity, inclusive approaches, and building sustainable and resilient health systems.

📅 Date: 6–9 September 2026
📍 Location: Cape Town, South Africa
📝 Abstract submissions: opening soon
🎟️ Early bird registration: starts in 2025

The Congress aims to inspire collective action and shape the future of global public health through collaboration and shared solutions.

The 3rd “Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Research” Symposium will take place on 9–10 September 2026 in Berlin, Germany. The event will bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the growing role of AI and machine learning in public health.

The programme features keynote sessions, expert discussions, and poster sessions covering topics such as AI-supported decision-making for non-communicable and infectious diseases, pandemic preparedness, regulatory and ethical frameworks, and the intersection of climate change and public health. The symposium also offers networking opportunities, including a get-together and collaboration spaces.

📅 Date: 9–10 September 2026
📍 Location: Berlin, Germany
📝 Pre-registration: now open
💡 Funded by: German Federal Ministry of Health (BMG)

The symposium aims to advance dialogue on innovative, data-driven approaches and strengthen collaboration at the intersection of AI and public health.

On September 10, 2026, a full-day congress on prevention and longevity will take place in Berlin. From 09:00 to 17:00, experts and participants will come together under the theme “Glory in Prevention: Shaping the Future of Health Together.”

The event will focus on key questions around the future of healthcare and research, with particular attention to prevention, early detection, and quality of life in aging populations. It aims to foster dialogue, share insights, and explore innovative approaches to building a healthier future 🌱🧠

Participants are warmly invited to register and indicate whether they will attend.

The DACH Network for Health Promotion will host its network meeting on September 11–12, 2026, in Winterthur, Switzerland, marking 40 years of the Ottawa Charter. 🎉🏥

The event reflects on four decades of health promotion: what has been achieved, which approaches have succeeded or failed, and where untapped potential remains. Experts will explore current societal challenges, setting-based interventions, and the integration of health into all policies. Keynote speakers include Prof. Dr. Ilona Kickbusch (Geneva Graduate Institute), Prof. Dr. Kevin Dadaczynski (University of Potsdam), and Dr. Katharina Böhm (HAGE e.V., Frankfurt). 💡🌍

Over two days, participants will engage in plenaries, subgroup discussions, and workshops focused on translating insights into practice, professional development, evaluation, and quality improvement. The meeting also features the “Healthy City 2040” student competition, inviting creative visions of future health-promoting cities. 🏙️✨

The DACH Network brings together health promotion professionals from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and South Tyrol for cross-border exchange and collaboration, strengthening the visibility and impact of the field in the region. 🤝

Registration Deadline: 30.06.2026

IPPNW Germany, in cooperation with Charité Berlin, will host the 15th International Global Health Summer School in Berlin from 12–19 September 2026 🌍✨. Under the theme “From Health in Conflict to Medical Peace Work”, this year’s programme addresses the urgent challenges facing global health in times of escalating conflicts, displacement, and attacks on healthcare systems.

Participants will explore how structural violence—such as racism, gender inequality, and economic exploitation—continues to shape health outcomes worldwide, while also reflecting on the unique role health professionals can play in fostering peace 🕊️. The summer school brings together professional and activist perspectives, encouraging an intersectional and decolonial approach to global health and peace work.

A group of 25 participants will engage in interactive presentations, workshops, and excursions, creating a dynamic space for dialogue, reflection, and exchange of diverse experiences and ideas 🤝.

This Summer school will be held in English.

Applications are open until 26 April 2026. Interested individuals from all backgrounds—especially those affected by systemic discrimination—are warmly encouraged to apply.

The 21st Annual Meeting of the German Society for Epidemiology (DGEpi e. V.) will take place in Ulm in September 2026, under the motto “Epidemiology for the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow.” 🧬🌍

The conference addresses pressing issues such as climate change, digital information ecosystems, disinformation, new exposure patterns, and growing health inequalities—factors that are reshaping risk and disease profiles. Epidemiology’s role in identifying risks, generating reliable evidence, understanding causality, and guiding prevention strategies will be at the heart of the discussions. 💡📊

Participants can expect cutting-edge data presentations, innovative methodological workshops, critical debates, and interdisciplinary exchange, all aimed at strengthening independent research and professional networks. Beyond the scientific program, Ulm offers cultural highlights from the cathedral tower to the historic fishermen’s quarter and the famous Lion Man museum exhibit. 🏰🦁

This meeting provides a central platform for epidemiologists to tackle the evolving challenges of health in a rapidly changing world.

The 25th German Congress for Health Services Research will take place from September 23–25, 2026, at Cologne University Hospital, celebrating “People. Relationships. Organisations. 25 Years of Collaborative Health Services Research.” 🎉🏥

Returning to the city where the first congress was held in 2002, this milestone event reflects on the past achievements of the field while looking forward to future challenges. The congress explores what defines healthcare—patients, professions, structures—and highlights the collaboration of a vibrant research community that has shaped health services research over the past 25 years. 💡🤝

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts (open until March 25, 2026) and participate in sessions emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and the human and organizational aspects of health services. The German Network for Health Literacy partners in this year’s event, enhancing the focus on improving healthcare through evidence-based research. 📊🌍

The congress promises inspiring contributions, fresh perspectives, and opportunities for professional exchange in the heart of Cologne.

Take part in the 3rd research symposium “Metaverse meets Health” on 29 September 2026 at the FernUniversität in Hagen, exploring the future of immersive technologies and AI in healthcare 🧠💻🏥.

This interdisciplinary event brings together researchers and practitioners to discuss the opportunities and challenges of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, and Artificial Intelligence across fields such as medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, and emergency care.

Participants are invited to submit contributions showcasing innovative research or pilot projects. Submissions can be presented either as part of an interactive exhibition or through a research talk 🎤🧪.

🗓 Event date: 29 September 2026
📍 Location: FernUniversität in Hagen
📩 Submission deadline: 15 June 2026

Join the conversation and help shape the future of digital health innovation 🚀✨

🌟 Shaping Health Together: Facing Societal Challenges 🌟

The annual joint congress of leading medical societies is set to explore how health care can evolve to meet the challenges of our changing society. 💡 With rising costs, fragmented care, and social inequalities impacting health, experts agree it’s time for evidence-based policies that truly put people at the center.

This year, in celebration of DEGAM’s 60th anniversary, the congress will be held for the first time in collaboration with the German Society for Social Medicine and Prevention (DGSMP), the Evidence-Based Medicine Network (EbM-Netzwerk), and the German Society for Medical Sociology (DGMS). Together, they will bring diverse perspectives to develop innovative solutions for today’s health challenges.

Join the discussion from September 30 to October 2, 2026, in Göttingen and help shape the future of health care. 🤝✨