ICT&health World Conference 2025
Welcome to the ICT&health World Conference 2025, the premier event where the future of healthcare comes to life. From January 28 to 30, 2025, the second edition of this groundbreaking conference will take place at the MECC Maastricht, building on the success of its inaugural edition. This conference brings together policymakers, executives, healthcare professionals, IT experts, program managers, investors, visionaries, and innovators from around the world. Join us to explore the latest developments, share valuable insights, and collaboratively shape the future of healthcare.
Tuesday 28th till Thursday, January 30, 2025
Mecc Maastricht
Information
From January 28 to 30, 2025, we will open the doors for the 2nd ICT&health World Conference. This event showcases groundbreaking developments, smart technologies, and valuable insights shaping the future of healthcare and your organization.
Why Participate?
Meet fellow professionals from around the world, learn from successful experiences, share knowledge, expand your network, explore collaborations, and contribute to the success of tomorrow's healthcare. The ICT&health World Conference 2025 is the premier meeting place for government officials, policymakers, executives, healthcare professionals, medical experts, IT specialists, program managers, investors, visionaries, and innovators in healthcare, where the future of healthcare comes to life. (Register now!)
What to Expect?
The conference kicks off with a look into the future of healthcare, where experts present the latest innovations such as artificial intelligence and big data analysis. Discover how digital, patient-centric care improves patient experiences with examples of personalized care, telemedicine, and remote monitoring.
Themes and Topics
Topics covered include:
- Developments and Trends | Smart technologies and innovations that improve, clarify, and simplify management and operations across all areas of healthcare.
- Finance | Smart models, opportunities, and solutions for sustainable and affordable healthcare.
- Patient-Centered Care | Innovations in personalized care, both physical and remote.
- Interoperability | Seamless data exchange between organizations and systems for better collaboration and reduced administrative burdens.
- Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring | Digitization to enhance patient autonomy and improve remote care.
- Cybersecurity | Protecting data to ensure trust in digital healthcare solutions.
- Regulations and Compliance | Current regulations and compliance requirements for digital healthcare solutions.
- AI and Machine Learning | Enhancing diagnostics, treatment planning, and care processes for greater accuracy and efficiency.
- Innovative Care Models | Utilizing digital tools and smart innovations for more efficient healthcare delivery, better outcomes, and a more enjoyable work environment.
- Health Equity and Accessibility | Innovations that promote access to and equality in healthcare.
- Research and Education | Promoting research and education in healthcare for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Nurses | A special and extensive track on Thursday dedicated to nurses
- And much, much more!
The WHO will host special sessions on the global implementation of healthcare innovations, sharing smart strategies and technologies. We will explore the effective use of data for decision-making and the role of standardization in ensuring quality and consistency in digital solutions.
Who Should Attend?
The ICT&health World Conference welcomes government officials, executives, healthcare professionals, IT experts, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, patients, advocates, technology providers, students, and anyone passionate about improving healthcare. (Register now!)
Nurses
From Tuesday, January 28 to Thursday, January 30, 2025, the event offers countless opportunities for nurses to learn and grow. Each day will feature sessions and workshops focused on innovations and practical healthcare solutions. On Thursday, there will also be a special, extensive track dedicated to nurses. Don’t miss a single day!
Awards
We celebrate the most groundbreaking technologies and innovations with the ICT&health Global Health Awards. This ceremony honors the most innovative healthcare professionals and executives. This highlight of the conference fosters collaborations and enhances global healthcare. The awards ceremony concludes with a networking reception.
You can apply for accreditation points with your quality register.
Speakers
Get ready to meet the leading experts in healthcare transformation, innovative developments, and groundbreaking technologies. We are once again welcoming the most prominent voices in the industry to share their visions, expertise, and practical insights at this premier healthcare event.
Stay tuned, as we will soon reveal our impressive line-up of speakers that you won’t want to miss!
Maria Henneman
Conference Host ICT&healthFleur Agema
Minister, First Deputy Prime Minister Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportBianca Rouwenhorst
Director of Information Policy/CIO Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportAbigail Norville
Deputy Secretary-General Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, Chair GDHPEmile Roemer
King’s Commissioner Provincie LimburgDavid Novillo Ortiz
Head of Digital Health and Data World Health Organization (WHO)Roy Jakobs
CEO PhilipsHelen Mertens
Chair of the Executive Board Maastricht UMC+Bas Bloem
Professor of Neurology Radboud University Medical CenterRebecca Love
Chief Nursing Officer connectRNPeter O'Halloran
Chief Digital Officer Australian Digital Health AgencyFennie Wiepkema
Founder and General Manager ThubbleAnil Thapliyal
Executive Director eMental Health International CollaborativeJeroen Tas
CEO Fast&SlowJan-Kees Van Wijnen
Member of the board tanteLouiseLucien Engelen
CEO Transform.HealthEsther Talboom-Kamp
Board of Directors ZuyderlandAnnemieke Ålenius-van den Berg
Deputy Director General The Swedish eHealth AgencyKarine van 't Land
Chair KAMGDiederik Gommers
Head of Intensive Care/Intensivist Erasmus MCMaurice van den Bosch
Chairman of the Executive Board Antoni van LeeuwenhoekHarry Verbunt
Chief Patients Officer Antoni van LeeuwenhoekJos de Blok
CEO | Founder BuurtzorgErik de Jonge
CMIO GGD GHOR NederlandGabrielle Speijer
Radiation Oncologist and founder of CatalyzIT Haga Hospital - NetherlandsPieter Jeekel
Chair Dutch AI CoalitionOnno Helder
Nurse Scientist Erasmus MCCaroline Besuijen
CEO MedicinfoSteven van Kemenade
Medical Director MedicinfoMarjolein Heemels
Director of Nursing Maastricht UMC+Sjors Groeneveld
Head Lecturer in Living Technology, PhD Candidate AI in Healthcare Saxion University of Applied SciencesMick Olvers
Acting Chair of the Nursing Advisory Council, and Registered Nurse Maastricht UMC+Renaldo Secchi
CNIO Maastricht UMC+Michelle Meertens
Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Community Nurse EnvidaEhsan Natour
Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Founder of Stichting Stilgezet Maastricht UMC+Erik Franck
Associate Professor University of AntwerpJanne Vanuytrecht
Registered Nurse and Doctoral Researcher University of AntwerpVeerle Schoeters
Policy Officer Healthcare, Teaching Assistant University of AntwerpJudith Meijers
Associate Professor Maastricht UniversitySandra Zwakhalen
Professor of Nursing Science Maastricht UniversityBianca Buurman
President and Professor of Acute Elderly Care V&VNJeroen Hendriks
Professor of Cardiovascular Nursing Flinders UniversityBas Bredie
Senior Clinical Innovator RadboudumcHenk Herman Nap
Professor of Value-based Digital Care Innovations Eindhoven University of TechnologyRenée Verwey
Senior Researcher and Lecturer Zuyd University of Applied SciencesAnne Marie Weggelaar
Endowed Professor of Innovation and Transformation in Healthcare Tilburg UniversityAry Fischbein
Director Capital and Digital Surgery Johnson & JohnsonIvo Broeders
Head of the Centre of Artificial Intelligence Meander Medical CenterMarco Derksen
Digital Strategist and Lecturer HAN University of Applied SciencesChris Flim
Senior Policy Coordinator Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportJohn RIjsdijk
Policy Advisor on Information Policy Zorgverzekeraars NederlandMartijn Nieuwhof
Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportMagdalena de Bruin
Senior Policy Advisor Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportSylvia van Laar
Senior Policy Advisor for Digital Health Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportRene Meijer
Policy Advisor for Healthcare Innovation Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportIlse van 't Hof
Information Management Advisor CIBGBirte Van Elk
Policy Advisor for Digital Health Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportWim Hafkamp
Director Z-CERTLaurens Rijpstra
Policy Advisor for Digital Innovation and Data Exchange Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportBart Brandenburg
Program Coordinator Personal Health Environment Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportToosje Valkenburg
Special Envoy for Administrative Burden Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportBas van Nispen
CEOSil Aarts
Assistant Professor Maastricht UniversityTheo Hooghiemstra
Founder & Director Hooghiemstra & PartnersLisette van Gemert-Pijnen
Emeritus Professor of Persuasive Health Technology University of TwenteNanne Aben
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Kaiko.aiVeerle Struben
Chief Medical Officer Kaiko.aiDaniel Schut
Team Manager Informatie-Uitwisseling EnovationBas Geukes
Information Manager Groene Hart HospitalFleur Maagdenberg
Product Owner EnovationGlenn Bruins
Innovation Lead EnovationFred Hoekstra
CIO GGD GHORYvonne Blom
Coordinator Datahub GGD DrentheBart Scheerder
Business developer data science and AI UMCGGer Schuivens
CEO CRDLRoel van Reij
Project Lead and Data Scientist Conclusion MediaanDirk Bongers
Data Driven Innovation Manager BlueTeaMark Drost
Trusted Advisor Route443Sascha Schikowski
Security Expert Route443Claudia Brandenburg
Financial Advisory DeloitteLucas Simons
Founder and Author NewForesightPatty van Hemskerk
Program Director PIEZOQuinten van Geest
Project leader PIEZOBrigitte Boon
Endowed Professor and Executive Academy Het DorpRuuud de Nooij
Innovation Advisor Academy Het DorpAgnes van der Poel
Programme Manager Research Academy Het DorpBart de Gans
Relationship Manager MedMijLiesbeth Hak
Programme Manager HDAB-NL ICTUKejan Beemer
Coordinating Policy Officer Wegiz Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportWendy Hugoosgift-Contreras
Coordinating Policy Officer Wegiz Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportMarc Hoekstra
Implementation Manager Generic Functions Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportThomas van der Lans
Senior policy advisor Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportRon Obbens
Technical Implementation Manager Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportBart Kerver
Senior Specialist Authenticatie & Identificatie Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportThomas Hellebrand
Senior Policy Advisor EHDS Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportAvsarhan Tanir
Senior Advisor Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportCarl Moons
Professor of Clinical Epidemiology UMC UtrechtDaniel Vijlbrief
Neonatologist and educator UMC UtrechtLaura Veerhoek
Data Scientist Digital Health UMC UtrechtAnnelotte Rasenberg
Implementation Consultant MinddistrictCarla van Velden-Hollander
Manager of Acute Care Coöperation Cohesie U.A.Ellen Engelen
Regional Project Leader Room ToNathalie Peters
Emergency Physician Viecuri Medical CentreMike van Loef
regional coordinator Met Spoed BeschikbaarMaurice Magnée
Professor of Technology for Health HAN University of Applied SciencesTom van de Belt
Digital health researcher HAN University of Applied SciencesAstrid Timman
Lecturer, Researcher HAN University of Applied SciencesGert-Jan Mauritz
Emergency physician Isala HospitalJorn Eerhard
Emergency Physician Isala HospitalDavid Kooiman
Team Leader Implementation Management VZVZJoris Smits
Director of Operations VZVZTess Rutgers
Founder ValueTrack HealthHeikki Pitkänen
Founder Lean EntriesJesper Grønbæk
Founder & CEO Health Tech Hub CopenhagenSigne Ulrik Holm
Project manager Danish Life Science ClusterMirjam Mulder
Chief Representative NBSONicky Hekster
Netherlands AI CoalitionMain partners
Partners
KPN Health
PartnerZuyderland MC
PartnerMeanderGroep
PartnerJohnson & Johnson
PartnerMedicInfo
PartnerVZVZ
PartnerEnovation
PartnerWSK Medical
PartneropenEHR
PartnerZenya
PartnerMinddistrict
PartnerZorgverzekeraars NL
PartnerMicrosoft
PartnerBastion 365
PartnerLinksight
PartnerBrightlands
PartnerKsyos
PartnerKaiko.ai
PartnerMedMij
PartnerHQ Healthcare
PartnerAlphatron Medical
PartnerDeloitte
PartnerHealth-Holland
PartnerMedtronic
PartnerSiilo
PartnerEntrance fees
The ICT&health World Conference offers a wide range of access options. View all entrance tickets below and choose the one that best suits you. If you have additional questions about the options or would like more information, please contact our team, and they will respond to your email as soon as possible.
Conditions
- Healthcare professionals and students who register with their registration number or organization email address are eligible for a special rate on tickets valid for all days. When you indicate during the registration process that you are a healthcare professional or student (this will be verified), the special rate will be applied automatically. Optionally, you can upgrade your ticket to include a lunch and drinks package.
- All tickets provide access to all sessions, workshops, the exhibition floor, and keynotes on the day(s) of your choice.
- Companies and non-healthcare organizations pay the regular admission rate.
- Refunds are not possible, but tickets are transferable.
ICT&health World Conference 2025 - 3 days ticket
The 3-day ticket is the most comprehensive option, granting you access to all days of the ICT&health World Conference 2025. Experience three days filled with knowledge sessions on healthcare innovation.
ICT&health World Conference 2025 - 2 days ticket
The 2-day ticket gives you access to the ICT&health World Conference 2025 event for two days of your choice from January 28-30. Experience two days full of knowledge sessions within healthcare innovation.
ICT&health World Conference 2025 - 1 day ticket
The 1 day ticket gives you access to the ICT&health World Conference 2025 event for one day. Experience one day full of knowledge sessions within healthcare innovation.
Program
The healthcare of tomorrow starts today. In an era where technology and human care converge, we present a program that pushes the boundaries of innovation and transforms the practice of care. From robotics redefining surgical precision to advanced Electronic Health Records (EHRs) seamlessly connecting care pathways, and groundbreaking technologies enhancing patient outcomes—our program, now live and expanding daily, offers deep insights, actionable solutions, and inspiring sessions to help shape the future of healthcare. Discover what’s possible and become part of this movement.
To submit session(s), you must first register.
Toolkit
Welcome to the ICT&health World Conference 2025 (IWC25) toolkit! Here you’ll find everything you need to powerfully and professionally showcase your participation in this groundbreaking event. This toolkit is designed for our partners, speakers, and exhibitors to maximize their visibility across both online and offline networks. Whether you’re promoting your involvement on your website, social media, or through newsletters, show that you are contributing to the healthcare of tomorrow and make a real impact!
The toolkit provides ready-to-use banners, logos, and guidelines to highlight your engagement and expand your reach. You’ll also find creative resources such as color palettes and fonts to help you design unique materials that leave a lasting impression.
Conference board
Representing varied expertise from healthcare practices to technological innovation and policy shaping, our Board shapes a program addressing critical healthcare challenges and exploring promising opportunities. Their involvement and leadership drive the development of an impactful agenda.
Bianca Rouwenhorst
Director of Information Policy/CIO Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportLucien Engelen
CEO Transform.HealthDiederik Gommers
Head of Intensive Care/Intensivist Erasmus MCTom Xhofleer
CEO & Founder ICT&healthLocation
MECC Maastricht
The ICT&health World Conference is the place for government officials, leaders, professionals, businesses, and innovators in healthcare. It is the international hub for the future of healthcare in the Netherlands.
MECC Maastricht (main entrance)
Forum 100 6229 GV Maastricht, Limburg
Accommodation
Planning to attend our conference and looking for a comfortable place to stay? Just like many of our other guests, you can book your hotel here and enjoy a pleasant overnight experience.
Car
As you approach Maastricht, you will see ‘MECC’ indicated on motorway signs; these will guide you to the MECC Maastricht car parks. Coming from Amsterdam/Eindhoven, take exit 55 (Randwyck-MECC) and from Paris-Liège take exit 56 (Gronsveld-MECC).
Open in MapsBus
A bus leaves every five minutes from Maastricht city centre or Maastricht Central Station headed to MECC Maastricht (Forum MECC bus stop).
Plan your trip with 9292ov.nlTrain
The Maastricht-Randwyck train station is 250 metres from MECC Maastricht, and is connected to an international rail network. There are also regular connections to Maastricht Central Station which is part of the (inter)national rail network.
Plan your trip with 9292ov.nlAirplane
Maastricht-Aachen Airport is 10 km from MECC Maastricht, and MECC Maastricht is 15 minutes from the airport by car, taxi or bus.
Plan your tripDiscover Maastricht
Welcome to the ICT&health World Conference in the vibrant city of Maastricht! Nestled in the heart of Europe, this historic city provides the perfect backdrop for groundbreaking discussions and advancements in the fields of ICT and healthcare. Maastricht, the pearl of the south, captivates its visitors with centuries-old charm and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Stroll through picturesque streets and immerse yourself in the rich history manifested in impressive architecture, such as the Basilica of Saint Servatius and the Onze-Lieve-Vrouweplein.
The city breathes innovation and progress, reflected in the advanced facilities of the MECC Maastricht, your host for this conference. Here, state-of-the-art technologies converge with a welcoming environment, making it the ideal venue for sharing knowledge and forging new collaborations. Maastricht, with its international allure, is home to a diverse community of scholars, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the fields of health and technology. The city serves as a breeding ground for creative ideas and pioneering initiatives shaping the future of healthcare.
In addition to the conference program, the lively restaurants, cozy cafes, and lots of unique boutiques invite you to experience the local lifestyle. Discover the flavors of Limburg cuisine and savor the warm hospitality that Maastricht has to offer. We hope that this conference will not only be a platform for knowledge exchange but also an opportunity to embrace Maastricht – a city where history and progress go hand in hand. Welcome to Maastricht, where the future of ICT and healthcare is being written!
Awards
Nominate your healthcare innovation or leadership for the ICT&health Awards 2025. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in healthcare, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, sustainability, and patient-centered care.
The Future of Healthcare Starts Here
Healthcare is undergoing significant change. Innovations and new ideas are crucial to delivering better, more sustainable care to those who need it most. The ICT&health Awards 2025 honor those who are making a difference today in shaping the healthcare of tomorrow. From groundbreaking technological solutions to visionary leadership and collaboration, these awards celebrate the pioneers who are truly transforming healthcare.