Events
First Live Webinar of the HPH Massive Open Online Course
On 14 October 2026, the HPH Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), “Principles and Practices of Health Promotion in Hospitals and Health Services,” kicks off with its first live webinar. Developed by the International Network of Health Promoting Hospitals & Health Services (HPH), the free online course is designed for health professionals, managers and anyone interested in strengthening health promotion in healthcare. Across 7 modules and 7 live webinars, supported by a dedicated e-learning platform, participants will learn from international HPH experts and explore topics including workforce health, behaviour change, health literacy, equity and diversity, age-friendly care, climate impact and health-promoting environments. The course combines self-paced online learning with live webinars led by international experts. Participants who complete the course and final assessment receive a certificate of completion.- First live webinar: 14 October 2026
- Format: Online – e-learning platform and live webinars
- Language: English
- Participation: Free and open to everyone
- Course: 7 modules and 7 live webinars
International Conference on Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Services 2026
SAVE THE DATE for the 2026 Conference in Malmö, Sweden
More information will be available soon.
Webinar series on Social Prescribing (Part 2): Network Management – Implementation in Community, Primary Care, and Hospital Settings
30th International Conference on Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Services
The International Conference on Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Services (HPH) is the main event of the international HPH network. It is a forum of learning and exchange on health promotion in and by health services for health practitioners, consultants, scientists and politicians, with an average of 500 delegates each year.
Topic: The Contribution of Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Services to Health Equity
When? NOVEMBER 6-8, 2024
Where? INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER, HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
Abstract submission
Open until 15th of May. Click here to submit.
Conference website
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Save the Date: Webinar on ”Children’s Rights to Play and Participate in Healthcare Settings”
For details, please click: Detailed Brochure
To visit the website: https://www.rednoses.org/news-stories/news/detail/webinar-childrens-rights-to-play-participate-in-artistic-activities-in-healthcare-settings/
Webinar: ‘Integrating Age-friendly Healthcare Towards Healthy Ageing For All’
The Taskforce on HPH & Age-Friendly Healthcare is organising a free webinar on 23 November 2023 on the topic ‘Integrating age-friendly health care towards healthy ageing for all’ with the International Secretariat of HPH.
This webinar will showcase real-world examples of how age-friendly hospitals can support healthy ageing in our communities. We’ll explore how they promote seamless and well-coordinated care for those needing long-term assistance while addressing the social needs of older individuals seeking healthcare.Our shared goal is to enable healthy ageing for everyone. During this webinar, we’ll not only examine innovative care processes but also discuss effective management policies, teamwork, the use of technology, the creation of age-friendly environments, and collaboration with community partners. This multifaceted approach aims to make integrated care more consistent and universally accessible for older individuals.
To register, please follow the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PmckiGXfQM-Ueu-6b7L7BQ.
For more information on our speakers, please click here.
IHF 46th World Hospital Congress
Register now for the 46th World Hospital Congress in Lisbon!
The World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation (IHF) dates back to 1929, when it was first held in Atlantic City, USA as a biennial event. Since 2015 it has been held annually across the globe.
The Congress is a unique global forum connecting leaders and decision-makers of hospitals, health services and healthcare organizations to:
- share knowledge and good practices in leadership, management and service delivery
- exchange new ideas and innovations
- network with other senior executives from across the international healthcare community.
IHF member organizations have various opportunities to showcase their accomplishments throughout Congress. The delegate makeup reflects the IHF membership which spans more than 60 countries. It is a one-stop shop for those seeking the opportunity and environment in which to engage in a 360-degree learning and networking experience with global peers.
29th International HPH-Conference (20. – 22. September): Registration open!
We are pleased to inform you that the early bird registration for the 29th International Conference on Health Promoting Hospital and Health Services (HPH) has been extended to Monday, July 31, 2023!
Don’t miss out on your discount—take swift action now! In addition, HPH Members can enjoy exclusive discounts as well: https://www.hphconferences.org/vienna2023/registration/
Registration for online participation is fully open and accessible to all. Registration for in-person participation requires an access code assigned by the International Conference Secretariat based on the pre-registration. If you have been selected for in-person registration, you will have received an e-mail with your access code. Should vacancies arise, upgrading an online registration to an in-person one is possible. If you wish to be added to the waiting list for in-person spots, please e-mail conference-secretariat@hphconferences.org.
For more information about registration fees and the link to the registration form, please visit: https://www.hphconferences.org/vienna2023/registration/
Registration open: CleanMed Europe 2023
Europe’s leading conference on sustainable healthcare brings together healthcare leaders and champions of sustainability from across the region and beyond to share ideas, innovations, challenges, and solutions for sustainability in European healthcare. www.cleanmedeurope.org
The conference showcases cutting-edge practices in sustainable healthcare and is the ideal venue for healthcare innovators to network and share ideas, finding new ways to drive change within their organisations and communities. The virtual conference will be made up of informative presentations, informative workshops, and plenty of exciting opportunities for networking and engagement.
The theme of this year’s online conference is Changing the climate of healthcare.We invite you to join us as we bring together a truly unique range of innovative speakers and participants to share ideas and best practice, co-create solutions, and empower individuals and teams to accelerate the transition to sustainable healthcare in Europe.
HPH Conference pre-registration extended until March 31st!
The pre-registration period for the 29th International Conference on Health Promoting Hospital and Health Services (HPH) has been extended to Friday, March 31, 2023. Act quickly to ensure your in-person participation.
This year’s conference will be organized in a hybrid format, with the option to register for participation in-person or online. With a short survey, we would like to ask you to register your interest in attending the conference. This information will give us opportunity to tailor the event accordingly. For more information, visit the conference website at https://www.hphconferences.org/vienna2023/registration/ or go directly to the pre-registration survey at https://survey.goeg.at/index.php/933674?lang=en.