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4th Swiss-Hungarian Health Forum

Event date:

13.11.2026

09:00-14:00

Venue:

Semmelweis University, Basic Medical Science Center,
Budapest, 1094, Tűzoltó u. 37-47.

Language: English, with Hungarian interpretation

Participation is free of charge. Prior registration is required.

A Tradition of Partnership:
The Swiss-Hungarian Compass for Shaping the Future of Healthcare

How can we build a more resilient, innovative and sustainable healthcare system for the future?

Swisscham Hungary, together with the Embassy of Switzerland in Hungary and their professional partners, are pleased to invite you to the 4th Swiss-Hungarian Health Forum, bringing together high-level representatives of government, healthcare institutions, academia and the pharmaceutical industry from Switzerland and Hungary.

Building on a long tradition of Swiss-Hungarian cooperation in healthcare, this year's forum will focus on translating innovation, strategic partnerships and development investments into tangible improvements in patient care.

Key topics

  • Tackling cardiovascular disease: Strengthening prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and long-term patient care, including perspectives on the European Safe Hearts Plan.
  • Healthcare institutions as science and biotechnology hubs: Unlocking Hungary's potential through stronger collaboration between healthcare providers, research institutions and industry.
  • Investing in the healthcare system of the future: Making the most of development and cohesion funds, learning from previous projects and turning successful initiatives into sustainable, system-wide solutions.

Featured speakers

We are honoured to welcome distinguished speakers, including:

  • H.E. Alexander Renggli, Ambassador of Switzerland to Hungary
  • Maximilian Juerging, Chief Transformation & Growth Officer, Sandoz (Switzerland)
  • Peter Ahnesorg, General Manager, Roche Hungary
  • Tammam Mohamed, Country President, Novartis Hungary
  • Roland Python, Head of the Swiss Contribution Office for Hungary
  • Diána Ruzsa, Member of the Parliament, President of Parliamentary Commission for Healthcare
  • Árpád Tótth, Director, National Directorate General for Hospitals
  • Zoltán Kaló, Director, National Health Insurance Fund Administration
  • Katalin Szalóki, Director, AIPM

Further distinguished speakers and experts from healthcare policy, clinical practice, research and industry will contribute to the discussions.

The forum will provide an opportunity for high-level dialogue, knowledge exchange and networking, with a shared ambition to shape a more innovative, accessible and sustainable healthcare system.

The detailed programme will be announced soon.

 

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