Dear Esteemed Healthcare Leaders,
It is our great honor to invite you to the third edition of the Hospital C-Suite Summit (HC-S Summit 2027) – the premier international gathering of hospital executives, taking place in March 2027 in the vibrant city of Milan, Italy.
In all our conversations with C-level leaders in the sector across the globe we hear that although systems might differ across countries, leaders are struggling with the same issues. Be it AI and technology, operational efficiency, the workforce of the future or other themes, the struggles are universal. To remain resilient solutions and strong new approaches are developed, but this is very much done on a one-by-one or country by country basis. Depriving the sector of a huge learning and knowledge development opportunity. That is why we, as leaders in the sector, want to create momentum for a ‘something to teach, something to learn’ opportunity for leaders in the sector. Bringing them together to share their struggles, showcase solutions, learn from each other and most importantly, provide a platform to build the future of the sector together.
Building on our inaugural edition in Vienna and our second in Madrid, the HC-S Summit brings together hospital CEOs, COOs, CIOs, CMOs, and senior leaders who are defining the future of healthcare. This is your opportunity to engage in high-level strategic discussions and dynamic networking with peers and pioneers advancing the industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities.
In 2027, we will explore the forces reshaping healthcare leadership and hospital strategy. Discussions will address the responsible adoption of AI, patient safety and governance, workforce transformation, financial sustainability, institutional resilience, precision medicine, value-based healthcare, and the growing impact of data-driven decision-making across healthcare systems. Our vision is to establish the HC-S Summit as the trusted meeting place for Europe’s leading hospitals: an invited community that meets as peers, contributes as equals, and turns visionary ideas into action. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that empowers leaders to co-create strategies for sustainable, patient-centered, and technology-driven healthcare systems.
This year, the Summit evolves. Ahead of the main program, we are introducing a new, invitation-only Pre-Summit Roundtable Day. This is a private forum for candid, peer-to-
peer dialogue among C-level and next-generation leaders, followed by the open Summit program of keynote lectures, expert panels, technical symposia, and curated networking sessions, all designed to inspire action and elevate leadership at every level.
We look forward to welcoming you to Milan – a city of rich culture, energy, and forward-thinking innovation, for an unforgettable edition of strategic insight, global perspectives, and meaningful collaboration.
See you in 2027!
On Behalf of the Steering Committee,
Dr. Anna van Poucke
Chair of HC-S Summit 2027
Former Global Head of Healthcare, KPMG International; CEO and Co-founder, Global Health Transformers, The Netherlands
Prof. Ronni Gamzu
Executive Chairman, Migdal Holding; Former Director General, Ichilov Hospital (Tel Aviv) and the Israeli Ministry of Health, Israel
Prof. Eyal Zimlichman
Chief Innovation, Transformation & AI Officer, Sheba Medical Center; Founder, ARC, Israel
Prof. Luciano Ravera
Chief Executive Officer, Humanitas San Pio X and Humanitas Research Hospital, Italy
Prof. Dr. Heyo Kroemer
Chief Executive Officer, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
Dr. Boubou Hallberg
Chief Executive Officer, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
Prof. David Probert
Chief Executive Officer, University College London Hospitals, The UK
Dr. Carlos Mur de Víu
Director, Psychiatry and Mental Health Services, SAAS, Andorra; Associate Professor, European University (UEM); International Affairs Coordinator, SEDISA
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