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The HealthCon 2026, scheduled to take place on June 15–16, 2026 in Paris, France is not just another medical gathering — it’s a cross-disciplinary hub for healthcare leaders, innovators, and visionaries who are shaping the future of medicine. This conference goes beyond traditional boundaries by bringing together professionals from clinical care, biotechnology, digital health, health equity, public policy, and AI-driven health systems.This is where ideas turn into action — from hospital hallways to health tech labs and underserved rural communities.

General infoThe world's first validated training curriculum in urological robotic surgery!Are you a robot-naïve urology fellow, resident or urologist eager to master robotic surgery? This 5-day intensive course at Orsi Academy will give you the skills and confidence to performe a robot-assisted radical prostatectomy independently and effectively. What to expectHands-on training for basic and procedural skills on live animal tissueInteractive theoretical lecturesLive surgery broadcast for real-life insightsA proven proficiency-based progression methodology, ensuring you acquire not just knowledge, but true surgical competence What you will learnDevelop robotic skills: Gain hands-on experience and master the fundamental techniques of robot-assisted prostatectomy through structured, proficiency-based training.Translate skills in to clinical practice: you will learn to perform robotic urological procedures safely and effectively. Tailored to your progressIf you do not reach proficiency level by the end of the 5th day, an additional remediation day will be arranged at no extra course fee (travel & accommodation costs excluded). Exclusive benefit for EAU membersMembers of the European Association of Urology (EAU) receive a 15% discount on the course fee with the code EAUMEMBER2026. A valid EAU membership ID is required.

About the Practical CourseStudy methods in population genomics have been profoundly reshaped in the last few years, fostered by the rapid growth of DNA sequence production and sharing. This unprecedented opportunity has led to major steps forward in the field and calls for new approaches and computational skills to have become routine in evolutionary genomics laboratories.Participants will learn fundamental concepts and advanced approaches to reconstruct the demographic history of populations and infer natural selection, using both classic and machine learning-based techniques. Participants will also learn the essential and advanced programming skills required to run the analyses related to the concept presented, with a special focus on machine learning.Keynote lectures focused on major achievements and future perspectives of population genomics will complement the training. Lectures and practicals are delivered by experienced outstanding and inspiring speakers. We expect participants to become fully confident in running analyses on their own after attending this EMBO Practical Course.This EMBO Practical Course aims at evolutionary biologists who already have basic bioinformatics skills. Good knowledge of R is a pre-requisite and knowledge of Python is a plus. Ph.D. students and Postdoc researchers will benefit the most out of this EMBO Practical Course, but applications from all candidates will be evaluated in their context.

OverviewAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in tuberculosis (TB) is increasingly critical in the context of rising drug resistance, prolonged treatment regimens, and the expanding use of novel and repurposed anti-TB drugs. Inappropriate prescribing, suboptimal treatment monitoring, and poor integration between clinical, laboratory, and public health systems contribute to the emergence and transmission of drug-resistant TB, threatening individual patient outcomes and global TB control efforts. Addressing AMS specifically within TB care is essential to promote rational drug use, preserve the effectiveness of existing and new therapies, and ensure patient-centered, evidence-based management. This topic supports a shift from protocol-driven treatment alone toward stewardship-informed decision-making that strengthens quality of care, safety, and the long-term sustainability of TB programmes.Educational aimsThe webinar aims to provide a comprehensive and practice-oriented overview of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in tuberculosis (TB), equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to apply stewardship principles across the TB care continuum. It seeks to enhance understanding of the drivers and consequences of inappropriate anti-TB drug use, including the emergence of drug resistance, and to explore evidence-based strategies for optimising treatment in both drug-susceptible and drug-resistant TB. Additionally, the webinar will highlight the critical role of diagnostics and treatment monitoring within stewardship frameworks, and promote the integration of AMS into clinical practice, laboratory systems, and public health policies, ultimately supporting more effective, patient-centred, and sustainable TB control efforts.Topics:Principles of antimicrobial stewardship and their application to TB careDrivers and consequences of inappropriate anti-TB drug useStewardship approaches in drug-susceptible and drug-resistant TBRole of diagnostics and treatment monitoring within stewardship frameworksIntegration of AMS within TB programmes, health systems, and policy frameworksFormatOne-hour webinar structured as follows:Opening remarks - Introduction by Chairs - Raquel Duarte, Christoph Lange (5 min)Introduction of UNITE4TB - Raquel Duarte, Christoph Lange (2 min)Presentation - Thomas Brehm (25 min)Audience Q&A, Questions by Discussants - Dimitar Petrov, Farihah Malik (20 min)Take-Home Message - moderated by Chairs (6 min)Wrap-up (1 min)Learning outcomesFollowing this webinar, participants will be able to:Understand core antimicrobial stewardship principles in the context of TB prevention and care.Identify common stewardship challenges contributing to drug resistance in TB.Apply stewardship-informed strategies to optimise TB treatment selection and duration.Promote integrated AMS practices within clinical services and TB control programmes.CME creditAn application for accreditation of this webinar has been made to the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) for 1 CME credit per 1-hour attendance. If accredited, the CME credit will be granted upon attendance of at least 60 minutes during the live webinar only.