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Please note: this schedule is provisional and may be subject to change.

All times are local Vienna time (CEST, GMT+2) unless otherwise noted.

Unlike traditional conferences, the European Leadership Summit is intentionally designed to be interactive. Reflection discussions, engagement activities, and small-group conversations create space for participants to share perspectives, learn from peers, and build lasting connections.

Programme Formats

Keynotes 
Senior leaders share perspectives on the forces shaping the future of healthcare leadership.

HBA Talks 
Short, powerful leadership stories delivered by members of the HBA community.

Industry Insight Panels
Senior leaders from across healthcare and life sciences share perspectives on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of the industry. These conversations offer practical insights and diverse viewpoints on how leaders are navigating change across the healthcare ecosystem.

Reflection Discussions 
Facilitated peer conversations that allow participants to unpack ideas and apply insights to their own leadership journeys.

Engagement Activities 
Interactive moments designed to energize the room and spark new ways of thinking.

Connection Circles 
Small-group discussions during meals designed to deepen relationships and expand professional networks.

What You’ll Experience
Participants at the European Leadership Summit can expect:

  • Perspectives from senior leaders across healthcare and life sciences
  • Practical leadership insights grounded in real-world experience
  • Opportunities to engage directly with peers in facilitated discussions
  • Dedicated networking moments designed to build meaningful connections
  • Time to reflect on leadership challenges and opportunities shaping the future of healthcare

Join Us in Vienna
Be part of two days of leadership dialogue, meaningful connection, and inspiration with leaders from across the healthcare ecosystem.

Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Time
Activity
14:00 – 17:00
Building Better Business Connections Event – Invite Only
18:00 – 19:00
Member Leader Social – Invite Only

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Time
Activity
10:00 – 10:30
Corporate Sponsor Marketplace and Coffee Social
10:30 – 11:00
Welcome
11:00 – 11:45
Opening Keynote
11:45 – 11:55
Reflection / Table Discussions
11:55 – 12:40
Corporate Partner Insights Panel
12:40 – 14:00
Lunch & Connection Circles
14:00 – 14:50
Engagement Activity
15:00 – 15:45
HBA Talks
15:45 – 16:15
Coffee Break & Networking
16:15 – 16:50
Afternoon Keynote
16:50 – 17:00
Day 1 Reflection
17:00 – 19:00
Cocktail Reception
19:30 – 21:30
Gather & Explore Vienna (hosted group activities)

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Time
Activity
8:30 – 9:00
Corporate Sponsor Marketplace and Coffee Social
9:00 – 9:15
Welcome and Day Two Greetings
9:15 – 10:00
Morning Keynote
10:00 – 10:10
Reflection / Table Discussion
10:10 – 10:55
Corporate Partner Insights Panel
10:55 – 11:25
Reflection / Table Discussion
11:30 – 12:15
HBA Talks
12:20 – 12:30
Closing Reflections
12:30 – 14:00
Networking Lunch