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Vision statement


Designing for health systems, technology and infrastructure

The 2027 Call for Papers and plenary theme will be launched in September 2026. 

2027 Provisional Themes

Population health

From hospital to community, and treatment to prevention; ecosystem approaches to integrating care and fostering healthy communities

Health planning and investment

New service, funding and asset models that promote equity, quality improvement and strengthen health system resilience

The intersection of design and clinical medicine

Adaptive and humanistic environments and spaces to support clinical service planning strategies

Science, technology & digital transformation

Whole system-level adoption of digital health, AI, personalised medicine and smart hospital innovations

Climate-smart healthcare

Applying circular economy principles and net–zero carbon strategies to services and infrastructure

Art & architecture

Design at the human scale to promote wellbeing, identity and dignity, support recovery, and empower patients and staff

Tertiary care

Integrating specialist services and infrastructure, including mental health services, cancer care, women and children, and rehabilitation

Workforce design

Strategies to create supportive work environments that promote staff well-being, improve work performance, and enhance retention.

Provisional Timetable

September 2026

Announcement of Call for Papers

November 2026

Launch of EHD 2027 Awards Call for Entries

December 2026

Expected deadline for EHD 2027 Congress abstracts

March 2027

Launch of the Preliminary Programme

Deadline for EHD 2027 Awards submissions

April 2027

Expected deadline for speaker registration and Early Bird registration

May 2027

Expected deadline for full paper manuscripts

Monday 14 June 2027

EHD 2027 Congress and Exhibition

Welcome drinks reception

Tuesday 15 June 2027

EHD 2027 Congress, Exhibition and Awards

Garden Party at Westminster Abbey

Wednesday 16 June 2027

09.00–19.00: Study visits to UK health facilities

Chaired and directed by

Marc Sansom MBA
Marc Sansom MBA
Managing director, SALUS Global Knowledge Exchange, UK
Sunand Prasad OBE PPRIBA
Sunand Prasad OBE PPRIBA
Programme director, European Healthcare Design; Principal, Perkins&Will, UK
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