Health: Europe’s strongest asset

Europe competes on a global stage. Its potential remains strong, but other major economies are moving fast. The question is: how can the next wave of innovation and growth be unleashed? Health. Europe’s health and life sciences sector is a powerful strategic advantage, combining world-class research, leading medical technology companies, and health systems that citizens trust. But strength alone is not enough. Europe must convert these assets into sustained strategic advantage. The European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, Olivér Várhelyi, and Siemens Healthineers’ CEO, Bernd Montag, take the main stage at HLTH Europe. Together, representing both political ambition and industrial execution, they will confront one of the defining questions of the decade: can health and life sciences drive economic resilience and secure Europe’s technological leadership?