Copenhagen hosts WHO Europe summit on medical AI and healthcare strategy

Health ministers from 53 European nations will meet in Copenhagen in October 2026. They will attend the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Europe. The three-day summit runs from October 27 to October 29. This event highlights Copenhagen's leading role in European public health policy.

Delegates will discuss key medical guidelines during the technical sessions. They plan to adopt a regional roadmap for artificial intelligence in health. This roadmap covers European medical AI standards from 2026 to 2033. Leaders will also vote on a healthy ageing strategy through 2030.

The conference covers major governance and budget decisions for WHO Europe. Member states will consider hosting new WHO offices on patient safety and AI. Public webcasts will air the sessions in English and Russian. Side events will begin online starting in September 2026.