22-23 October 2026
Vall d’Hebron
Barcelona
Hospital Campus
Communicating
Health
Live
International Congress on Health Communication
Join us!
Revisit the highlights of the second edition of the International Congress on Health Communication, held in Barcelona on 23–24 October 2025. Hosted by Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, with the support of the European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA), the congress brought together leading voices from around the world to reflect on the present and future of health communication.
This summary video captures the ideas, conversations and shared moments that defined the 2025 edition. A space for inspiration, learning and connection, as we begin to look ahead to the next edition, scheduled for 22–23 October 2026.
Preliminary Programme
This year, the Congress will explore key issues under the theme: Communicating Health Live
Day 1
Thursday 22nd
October 2026
13:00-18:00 | Registration
13:00-14:00 | Welcome Cocktail
14:00-14:30 | Opening Ceremony
14:30-15:30 | Communicating from the Front line
15:30-16:30 | Patient’s voice
16:30 -17:30 | When health is breaking news worldwide
17:30-18:00 | Communication from the Front Line
Day 2
Friday 23th
October 2026
08:30-14:00 | Registration
09:00-09:30 | Communication from the Front Line
09:30-10:30 | Solving crisis under pressure
10:30-11:00 | Coffee-break and networking
11:00-12:00 | AI in communication: strategies and actions
12:00-13:00 | Communication from the Front Line
13:00-14:00 | On the screen: reality or fiction
14:00-14:15 | Music Performance
14:00-15:00 | Lunch
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.
60 €
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
60 €
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.
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.
Latest editions
You can also explore previous editions of the International Congress on Health Communication and discover how the conversation has evolved over time. Each edition reflects a shared commitment to advancing health communication through knowledge, innovation and collaboration, bringing together professionals from across disciplines and countries.
Location
All conferences will be placed in the
Conference Room of Vall d’Hebron University Hospital at Pavelló Docent
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.
HOTEL ALIMARA
C/ de Berruguete, 126
08035 Barcelona
5 minutes by public transport
Metro: L3 (Mundet)
HOTEL H10 MARINA BCN
08005 Barcelona
20 minutes by public transport
Metro: L1 (Marina), L4 (Bogatell)
HOTEL ACTA ATRIUM PALACE
08010 Barcelona
15 minutes by public transport
Metro: L3 (Passeig de Gràcia)
HOTEL ACTA AZUL
08014 Barcelona
20 minutes by public transport
Metro: L3 (Espanya)
HOTEL ACTA SPLENDID
08011 Barcelona
15 minutes by public transport
Metro: L1 (Universitat)
HOTEL ACTA BCN40
08001 Barcelona
15 minutes by public transport
Metro: L1 (Unviersitat), L3 (Catalunya)
HOTEL H10 UNIVERSITAT
Ronda Universitat, 21
08007 Barcelona
20 minutes by public tranport Metro: L3 (Plaça Catalunya)