Invitation

Dr. .Karmen Joller

Minister of Social Affairs

Ministry of Social Affairs

Suur -Ameerika 1

Tallinn 10122

Estonia

Wednesday 20 May 2026

Invitation to speak at the European Health Forum Gastein 2026

Dear Minister Joller,

I am delighted to invite you to speak at the 29 th European Health Forum Gastein, taking place from

29 September – 2 October 2026 in Bad Hofgastein, Austria, under the theme Health for a stronger

European Union – high time for action!

We would be honoured to involve you as a speaker in this year´s conference programme.

Opportunities where we could offer you an active role include the following:

• Speaking in one of our three EHFG plenary sessions between Wednesday 30 September

and Friday 2 October 2026 (on competitiveness, preparedness, geopolitics and innovation);

• Participation in the invitation -only Gastein Policy Dialogue held in partnership with the

European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies on the evening of Wednesday 30

September;

• Contribution to conference sessions on various EU health priority topics;

• Participation in a press point with international media on 30 September or 1 October;

• Bilateral meeting opportunities with other Ministers and senior stakeholders attending the

conference.

The annual European Health Forum Gastein is a leading independent, not -for-profit platform for

intersectoral policy dialogue on health, solidarity and equity in Europe and beyond. As a neutral

and inclusive space, the conference brings together experts and decision -makers from the public

and private sectors, civil society and science and academia to tackle Europe´s most pressing health

challenges. Please t ake a look at EHFG at a Glance and our EHFG 2025 Outcomes to find out more

about us and for an insight into the proceedings of last year´s conference .

Our 2026 main theme - Health for a stronger European Union – high time for action! Europe stands at a pivotal moment for health and well -being. Health is both a social good and a

strategic pillar of European unity, resilience, and competitiveness. Recent crises reveal the limits of

fragmented national responses and weakened solidarity. A stronger European Health Union must

be part of a broader vision that reinforces shared values and safeguards the EU’s capacity to act

collectively. A Europe fit for the future begins with healthier people - through collaboration and

solution -oriented dial ogue, the EHFG will provide a dose of sanity in this polarised world!

We hope that you will accept this invitation to join us in Bad Hofgastein at the end of September! For further information or to discuss how we can best tailor your participation, please do not hesitate to contact EHFG Senior Advisor Louise Boyle .

Yours sincerely,

Dr Clemens Martin Auer President European Health Forum Gastein

Dr. .Karmen Joller

Minister of Social Affairs

Ministry of Social Affairs

Suur -Ameerika 1

Tallinn 10122

Estonia

Wednesday 20 May 2026

Invitation to speak at the European Health Forum Gastein 2026

Dear Minister Joller,

I am delighted to invite you to speak at the 29 th European Health Forum Gastein, taking place from

29 September – 2 October 2026 in Bad Hofgastein, Austria, under the theme Health for a stronger

European Union – high time for action!

We would be honoured to involve you as a speaker in this year´s conference programme.

Opportunities where we could offer you an active role include the following:

• Speaking in one of our three EHFG plenary sessions between Wednesday 30 September

and Friday 2 October 2026 (on competitiveness, preparedness, geopolitics and innovation);

• Participation in the invitation -only Gastein Policy Dialogue held in partnership with the

European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies on the evening of Wednesday 30

September;

• Contribution to conference sessions on various EU health priority topics;

• Participation in a press point with international media on 30 September or 1 October;

• Bilateral meeting opportunities with other Ministers and senior stakeholders attending the

conference.

The annual European Health Forum Gastein is a leading independent, not -for-profit platform for

intersectoral policy dialogue on health, solidarity and equity in Europe and beyond. As a neutral

and inclusive space, the conference brings together experts and decision -makers from the public

and private sectors, civil society and science and academia to tackle Europe´s most pressing health

challenges. Please t ake a look at EHFG at a Glance and our EHFG 2025 Outcomes to find out more

about us and for an insight into the proceedings of last year´s conference .

Our 2026 main theme - Health for a stronger European Union – high time for action! Europe stands at a pivotal moment for health and well -being. Health is both a social good and a

strategic pillar of European unity, resilience, and competitiveness. Recent crises reveal the limits of

fragmented national responses and weakened solidarity. A stronger European Health Union must

be part of a broader vision that reinforces shared values and safeguards the EU’s capacity to act

collectively. A Europe fit for the future begins with healthier people - through collaboration and

solution -oriented dial ogue, the EHFG will provide a dose of sanity in this polarised world!

We hope that you will accept this invitation to join us in Bad Hofgastein at the end of September! For further information or to discuss how we can best tailor your participation, please do not hesitate to contact EHFG Senior Advisor Louise Boyle .

Yours sincerely,

Dr Clemens Martin Auer President European Health Forum Gastein