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Future-Focused. Impact-Driven.

In a sector defined by complexity and rapid change, confident leadership matters more than ever.

The European Leadership Summit brings together healthcare and life sciences leaders from across Europe to strengthen judgement, exchange insight, and turn strategy into action.

Join peers shaping what comes next, and leave ready to deliver lasting impact.

Why Attend the HBA European Leadership Summit 2026?

Because the challenges you face are not theoretical — and neither are the decisions.

At ELS, you will:

  • Strengthen your strategic judgement in a complex, fast-moving environment
  • Gain practical insight you can apply immediately
  • Exchange perspectives with peers leading across diverse European markets
  • Explore what’s next for healthcare and life sciences — and your role within it

ELS is designed to give you both perspective and practicality. You will leave with sharper thinking, stronger connections, and greater confidence in the decisions ahead.

Future-focused leadership starts here.

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Who Should Attend

The European Leadership Summit is designed for leaders across healthcare and life sciences who are navigating complexity, growth, and change, including:

  • Senior executives and functional leaders
  • Leaders with cross-market or regional responsibility
  • Emerging leaders expanding their strategic influence
  • Professionals shaping policy, innovation, and organisational performance

If you are making decisions with long-term impact, this Summit is designed for you.

The European Leadership Summit Experience

ELS is a working leadership forum — not a traditional conference.

You can expect:

  • Forward-looking discussions grounded in real operating environments
  • Applied learning designed for immediate relevance
  • Interactive sessions and peer exchange
  • Space to reflect, challenge assumptions, and test ideas

Every element of the programme is designed to support practical decision-making in complex contexts.

Learn With Your Peers

ELS brings together leaders from across the European healthcare ecosystem, representing a range of markets, organisations, and perspectives.

The Summit is intentionally designed to foster:

  • Meaningful cross-border exchange
  • Trusted, senior-level dialogue
  • Connections that extend beyond the event

This is a curated environment where the quality of conversation matters.

Learn More About the HBA European Leadership Summit

Registration Options

2026 Summit Pricing

Full Summit Member Employee of a 
Corporate Partner
Non-Member
Early Bird Registration
Deadline: 15 April

€348

€348

€578

Standard Registration
Deadline: 31 May

€449

€449

€679

Late Registration
Deadline: 1 June

€558

€558

€788

Full Summit Member Employee of a 
Corporate Partner
Non-Member
Early Bird Registration
Deadline: 15 April

$386

$386

$635

Standard Registration
Deadline: 31 May

$498

$498

$747

Late Registration
Deadline: 1 June

$619

$619

$868

Prices listed above are inclusive of the 20% Austrian VAT, which is added to your cart subtotal. Membership dues included in non-member registration are not subject to VAT.

Ready to Join Us?

Secure your place at the European Leadership Summit 2026 and join peers committed to shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.

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