18th APAH Value Conference 2026: Efficiency in Healthcare
18th APAH Value Conference 2026: Efficiency in Healthcare
The Portuguese Association of Hospital Administrators (APAH), a Full Member Association of EAHM, will hold its 18th Value Conference on 9 and 10 October 2026 at the SDivine Fátima Hotel, in Fátima, Portugal.
The next conference theme is “Efficiency in Healthcare”. The event will focus on one of the most important challenges facing hospitals and health systems: how to improve access, quality, sustainability and outcomes while making better use of available resources.
The APAH Value Conferences are a reference initiative in healthcare management, promoting value creation through the discussion of current and decisive topics for the future of hospitals and the Portuguese National Health Service.
Key information
Date: 9–10 October 2026
Venue: SDivine Fátima Hotel, Fátima, Portugal
Theme: Efficiency in Healthcare
Programme: More information and full programme available soon
Who should attend?
The conference is relevant for hospital administrators, healthcare managers, executives, clinicians with management responsibilities, policy-makers, academics, researchers, professionals involved in health system reform and all stakeholders interested in improving healthcare value and efficiency.
Why this matters for European hospital managers
Efficiency is a central concern for healthcare systems across Europe. Hospitals and healthcare organisations are being asked to respond to increasing demand, demographic change, workforce pressures, financial constraints and rising expectations from patients and communities.
The theme of the 18th APAH Value Conference is therefore highly relevant to the wider European healthcare management community. It creates an opportunity to discuss how better management, stronger decision-making, innovation and collaboration can support more sustainable and value-oriented healthcare systems.
EAHM welcomes the work of APAH in promoting healthcare management leadership, strategic reflection and professional exchange in Portugal and across the European hospital management community.