International Congress Health Communication

23-24 October 2025

Vall d’Hebron
Barcelona
Hospital Campus

Second

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International Congress on Health Communication

Join us!

Join us in Barcelona on October 23-24 for the second edition of the International Congress on Health Communication, hosted by Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus with the support of the European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA). This prestigious event brings together leading experts from around the world to explore the latest advancements in health communication.

Connect with internationally renowned professionals, engage in insightful discussions, and gain valuable knowledge. 

Programme

This year, the Congress will explore key issues under the theme: Challenges in a Changing World

Day 1

Thursday 23th

October 2025

13:00-18:00 | Registration

13:00-14:00 | Welcome Cocktail

14:00-14:30 | Opening Ceremony​​

14:30-15:00 | Health communication in wars and emergencies

15:00-16:00 | Social media: Where to be or not to be

16:00 -16:30​ | Hospital beyond walls- New opportunities for digital communication with patients

16:30-16:50 | Coffee-break and networking​​

16:50-17:50 | Arts and Health

17:50-18:15 | Health communication in wars and emergencies​

Day 2

Friday 24th

October 2025

08:30-14:00 | Registration

09:00-10:15 | New profiles and tools to face new times

10:15-10:30 | Quiral Report – joining actors for a better communication

10:30-11:00 | Coffee-break and networking​​

11:00-12:00 | Health Campaigns

12:00-13:00 | The role of Celebrities

13:00-13:30 | The Cleveland Clinic  Experience

13:30-14:00 | The role of Celebrities

14:00-15:00 | Lunch

Our speakers

Speaker
Director of the Centre for Studies on Science, Communication and Society at Pompeu Fabra University (CCS-UPF)
Winni Johansen
Speaker
Corporate Communication and Crisis Management in the Department of Management, Aarhus University

Registration

Our diverse registration options tailored to meet your needs. Choose between in-person attendance and virtual access. Additionally, students pursuing a degree in a communication-related field can avail themselves of discounted student rates upon proof of enrolment.

50 €

Generic Pass

Participation

Lunches and coffee breaks

Guided Visits

Attendance certificate

Access to recorded sessions

30 €

Virtual Pass

Participation

Attendance certificate

Access to recorded sessions

25 €

Student Pass
(Student ID required)

Participation

Lunches and coffee breaks

Guided visits

Attendance certificate

Access to recorded sessions

50 €

Generic Pass

Participation

Lunches and coffee breaks

Guided visits

Attendance certificate

Access to recorded sessions

30 €

Virtual Pass

Participation

Attendance certificate

Access to recorded sessions

25 €

Student Pass
(Student ID required)

Participation

Lunches and coffee breaks

Guided visits

Attendance certificate

Access to recorded sessions

Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus

We are a leading healthcare campus encompassing all fields of health: from healthcare and research to teaching and management.

We are constantly in touch with patients; our starting point is the challenges they present in our day-to-day work to continue to innovate and find new diagnostic methods and treatments. The talented team that has made us a leading institution allows us to work towards attracting excellence while training the best professionals in clinical practice.

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Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus

We are a leading healthcare campus encompassing all fields of health: from healthcare and research to teaching and management.

We are constantly in touch with patients; our starting point is the challenges they present in our day-to-day work to continue to innovate and find new diagnostic methods and treatments. The talented team that has made us a leading institution allows us to work towards attracting excellence while training the best professionals in clinical practice.

Barcelona Eixample's Skyline

Immerse Yourself in Barcelona

Barcelona, is a vibrant city nestled along the pictures of the Mediterranean coast. With a unique blend of rich history and modern innovation, Barcelona offers visitors exquisite cuisinecaptivating architecture, and a vibrant cultural scene.

Location

All conferences will be placed in the
Conference Room of Vall d’Hebron University Hospital at Pavelló Docent

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If you want to get there by public transport, you can come by:

Subway
Line 3: Vall d’Hebron and Montbau stations
Line 5: Vall d’Hebron station

Bus
Lines: 19, 27, 60, 76, 119, 185, B19, H4, V15, V21, N4

Taxi
There is a taxi rank within the premises, 50 meters from the main entrance of the Hospital General. Consult the map of the hospital.

Bicycle
There is a Bicing stop in front of the hospital for accompanying persons.

Accommodation

Hotels

The Organizing Committee has booked rooms at special rates during the dates of the Congress in the following hotels: Please use the code indicated in each case in order to confirm your reservation. The demand for accommodation in Barcelona during the dates of the Congress is very high, so we highly recommend that you make your reservations as soon as possible if you are interested.

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HOTEL ALIMARA

C/ de Berruguete, 126
08035 Barcelona

5 minutes by public transport
Metro: L3 (Mundet)

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HOTEL H10 MARINA BCN
Av. Bogatell, 64-68
08005 Barcelona

20 minutes by public transport
Metro: L1 (Marina), L4 (Bogatell)

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HOTEL ACTA ATRIUM PALACE
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 656
08010 Barcelona

15 minutes by public transport
Metro: L3 (Passeig de Gràcia)

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HOTEL ACTA AZUL
Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes, 327
08014 Barcelona

20 minutes by public transport
Metro: L3 (Espanya)

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HOTEL ACTA SPLENDID
Muntaner, 2
08011 Barcelona

15 minutes by public transport
Metro: L1 (Universitat)

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HOTEL ACTA BCN40
Joaquin Costa, 40
08001 Barcelona

15 minutes by public transport
Metro: L1 (Unviersitat), L3 (Catalunya)

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HOTEL H10 UNIVERSITAT

Ronda Universitat, 21
08007 Barcelona
20 minutes by public tranport Metro: L3 (Plaça Catalunya)