The 2026 SSPH+ Annual Meeting is a premier European gathering for experts in public health, health systems research, epidemiology, and population health. Hosted by the Swiss School of Public Health Plus (SSPH+), this annual conference brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students to address today’s most pressing public health challenges through science, collaboration, and innovation.

As global health landscapes continue to evolve, the SSPH+ Annual Meeting provides a vital platform for sharing cutting-edge research, strengthening interdisciplinary partnerships, and shaping evidence-based health policy. The 2026 meeting will highlight the role of data-driven public health, prevention strategies, and equitable health systems in improving outcomes across diverse populations.

Main Themes

• Population Health and Epidemiology – Monitoring trends, risk factors, and disease burden
• Health Systems and Policy Research – Strengthening healthcare delivery, financing, and governance
• Prevention and Health Promotion – Community-based and policy-level interventions
• Digital Health and Public Health Data – Leveraging technology for surveillance, research, and care improvement
• Environmental and Climate-Related Health Risks
• Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health

Who Should Attend

The SSPH+ Annual Meeting 2026 is designed for a broad public health audience, including:

• Public health researchers and epidemiologists
• Health services and policy researchers
• Biostatisticians and data scientists
• Government and NGO health professionals
• Clinicians with an interest in population health
• Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in health sciences

What to Expect

Participants can look forward to keynote lectures from international leaders, thematic parallel sessions, poster presentations, and skill-building workshops. The meeting emphasizes translational public health research, connecting scientific findings with real-world implementation and policy impact.

Attendees will gain:

• Insight into the latest public health research in Europe and globally
• Practical tools for advancing population health and prevention strategies
• Opportunities to network with the SSPH+ academic and professional community
• Exposure to innovative methods in public health data analysis and health systems research

Why the SSPH+ Annual Meeting Matters

The SSPH+ Annual Meeting plays a crucial role in strengthening collaboration across disciplines and institutions working to improve public health. By fostering dialogue between research, policy, and practice, the 2026 meeting supports the development of resilient, equitable, and evidence-informed health systems.