Tech Mainstage 2026
For three days, healthcare administrators, experts and innovators share their vision, knowledge and practical experience on the Tech Mainstage of Zorg & ict 2026.
Daytime theme Tech Mainstage
Tuesday, April 14: Regional cooperation
How cooperation between care, social domain and government leads to better, more accessible and affordable care.
Daytime theme Tech Mainstage
Wednesday, April 15: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
From smart systems to practical tools that support healthcare professionals in their work and make patients' lives easier.
Daytime theme Tech Mainstage
Thursday April 16: Data availability
Secure, reliable and future-proof healthcare data and data systems that communicate with each other and truly collaborate.
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Besides the keynote speakers on the Tech Mainstage you can also follow knowledge sessions in seven ICT Theaters or participate in inspiring Guided tours.
Guided tours
Visitors who wanted to broaden their knowledge on a specific topic could join one of the guided tours led by an expert. The route took you across the exhibition floor past various exhibitors, who briefly updated you on their healthcare solutions.
Visitors chose the tour that suited their interests:
- MedicalPHIT - Data Availability
- RAM Infotechnology - Care & AI
- Better Healthcare - Cybersecurity in healthcare.
- ICTU - Kickstart Information Security
ICT Theater 3
The program in this theater was full of interesting sessions in close cooperation with leading partners such as Santeon, Vilans, Patient Federation, Helpdesk Digital Care, Lentis, Z-CERT and REN. The current themes of AI, data availability, cybersecurity, regional cooperation, digital skills and remote care were of course extensively discussed.
ICT Theater 4 'Collaborating on data availability'.
For three days, VWS, Nictiz, VZVZ, NEN, MedMij and Zorginstituut Nederland had their own program in the theater 'Working together on data availability'. Inspiring speakers updated their audience on data exchange and data availability in healthcare.
ICT Theaters 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7
Visitors discovered the latest healthcare innovations in ICT Theaters 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7. Here, exhibitors shared inspiring knowledge sessions and live demos of smart solutions that make healthcare more efficient and ready for the future. Visitors were updated, surprised and inspired.
Care Innovation Startup Square
Presentation of National Care Innovation Award 2026
On the square were the finalists with a chance to win the National Care Innovation Award 2026. This annual award was presented for the third time during Zorg & ict in 2026 and the winners were announced by Jet Bussemaker.
In addition, visitors to the plaza met start-up, enthusiastic entrepreneurs supported by the ROM (regional development agency). They showed their products and creative ideas that contribute to future-proof healthcare.
The Zorginnovatie Startupplein was made possible in part by ROM Regio Utrecht and Health~Holland.
The program of Zorg & ict 2026 is created in close cooperation with our knowledge partners.
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