OVERVIEW

International Hospital Federation (IHF) 44th World Hospital Congress is organized by International Hospital Federation (IHF), Catalan Union of Hospitals / La Unio Catalana d’Hospitals and will be held from Nov 08 - 11, 2021 at Fira de Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Target Audience:
• National and international healthcare organization and association executives
• Primary health leaders
• Hospital and health service providers, executives and senior managers
• Social service organization executives and senior managers
• Healthcare professionals
• Clinical management experts
• Government healthcare representatives and healthcare policy planners
• International, national and state / territory health leaders
• Healthcare regulators
• Consumer associations
• Health insurers
• Health data and information systems leaders
• Innovation and research experts
• Pharmaceutical companies, medical device and health technology equipment and other service suppliers
• Academics, other university and business school representatives

Theme: People on board: Transforming healthcare by blending agility, responsiveness, and resilience

Sub-Themes:
Digital and Technology Driven Transformations
1.1 Artificial Intelligence for smart health and care.
1.2 Big accurate data: how it helps us.
1.3 How is digital health transforming the way health systems are run and healthcare is delivered.
1.4 Glocalization: new actors, new rules, global healthcare invaders in the local healthcare set

Towards an Integrated Concept of Health and Care Services Model: Value Driven Transformations:
2.1. Enabling the flexibility of organizations to adapt quickly to changes, addressing accelerated innovation adoption.
2.2. Key results that really matter: patients outcomes as the driver for better healthcare.
2.3. Health and care sustainability supported by applied research and innovation adoption.
2.4. Global Healthcare, global mobility, global access: towards a liquid borderless healthcare system.

People at the Center of Healthcare System Transformations:
3.1. How to put citizens at the center of health and care.
3.2. Humanistic centered care.
3.3. Professionals leading transformations: the strength of professionals to promote transformation.
3.4. From health management to ethical leadership.

Description:
The IHF World Hospital Congress offers a unique global forum that brings together International Hospital Federation(IHF) members, leaders and decision-makers of hospitals, health services, and healthcare organizations to discuss key drivers of national and international policy, management, financial trends and solutions. Through this forum multidisciplinary exchange of knowledge, expertise and experiences are facilitated, together with dialogue on best practices in leadership, management and service delivery. The Congress is a one-stop shop for the healthcare professional seeking the opportunity and environment in which to engage in a 360-degree learning and knowledge-sharing experience among peers.

Objectives:
With Europe opening up, the IHF World Hospital Congress is one of the first hybrid healthcare management events that will take place in the region. Offering a compelling mix of keynotes, panel discussions, concurrent sessions, oral presentations, posters, IHF Awards, hospital visits, networking opportunities, social activities and an industry exhibition, it provides a comprehensive event experience that should not be missed. And for those unable to travel, virtual access is available.
• Learn from thought leaders, experts, and high-level professionals over four transformative days;
• Get updated on best practices, innovations, and solutions from across the globe that you can apply in your organization;
• Connect and network with global health leaders, hospital CEOs, decision-makers, and industry peers;
• Share and exchange knowledge and experiences with participants from 50+ countries;
• If participating in-person: Explore the vibrant sites and rich culture of Barcelona and Catalonia.
• If participating online: All sessions will be live-streamed in a dedicated event platform where you can also interact with fellow participants, presenters, exhibitors and sponsors.