Senior Housing & Healthcare Summit 2026

Setting New Standards to Meet the Needs of the Rapidly Growing Older Adults Population

30 June 2026

Registration and Networking Coffee

Arrive early to network with industry professionals and meet other attendees.

Welcome Address

Setting the scene for the 4th edition and outlining the day’s core theme: making the interconnected continuum of living, care, and cure work in practice.

Kenote Speech: The Interconnected World of Living, Care & Cure

A strategic perspective on how integrated housing, healthcare, and support systems can improve outcomes, efficiency, and sustainability—drawing on best practices and lessons from leading markets.

Panel Discussion: From Silos to Systems: Making the Living–Care–Cure Continuum Work

Key questions explored:

  • Where are today’s gaps and silos?
  • Who owns which responsibility across housing, care, and healthcare?
  • How do we better connect senior housing with healthcare delivery?
  • What policies are missing—or misaligned—with real needs on the ground?
  • How can public and private stakeholders collaborate more effectively?

Market Insight Presentation: Investment Outlook for Senior Housing & Healthcare

Key trends, capital flows, risk considerations, and outlook across Europe and beyond.

Investment Panel: World of Investments: Opportunities & Markets

This session explores investment opportunities across the senior housing and healthcare sector. Leading investors and market experts will highlight where capital is being deployed, which regions are attracting interest, and the key factors shaping investment decisions in emerging and established markets.

Networking Lunch

Panel Discussion: Creating Value People Recognise: How Operators Align Product, Service & Perception

This session focuses on how operators in senior living, assisted living, healthcare, and nursing homes create environments and services that people truly value—and clearly understand.

The discussion explores how strong products, professional services, and consistent communication shape people’s perceptions and trust. When these elements are aligned, facilities achieve sustained demand, high occupancy, and long-term credibility with residents, patients, and families.

Discussion highlights include:

  • How people perceive senior living, care, and nursing environments today
  • Translating product design and service quality into value people recognise
  • What operators with consistently high occupancy do differently
  • The role of architecture, services, staffing, and organisational culture
  • Communicating clearly and honestly with residents and families—before and after move-in
  • Consistency between promise, experience, and delivery as a driver of trust and demand
  • Why strong operations are the foundation of effective communication

This panel brings real operator experience to the stage, focusing on what works in practice to create places that people choose, trust, and value.

Case Study 1

A real-world example illustrating successful product design, communication, or operational excellence.

Case Study 2

A second perspective highlighting innovation, partnership, or market differentiation.

Breakout Sessions – Round 1

Two rounds, 30 minutes each

Market Deep Dives:

  • Germany
  • Nordics
  • United Kingdom
  • Spain
  • France

Focused discussions on market-specific challenges, regulation, investment, and cooperation models.

Group Transitions

Breakout Sessions – Round 2

Thematic Deep Dives:

  • Benchmarking & best practices
  • AI & innovation
  • Customer journey & marketing
  • Public–private cooperation
  • Affordability & funding models

Return to Plenary Room

Closing Panel: AI, Robotics & Innovation: Enhancing Care While Staying Human-Centric

Exploring how digital tools, AI, and robotics can:

  • Support staff and address workforce shortages
  • Improve efficiency and quality of care
  • Enhance residents’ quality of life
  • Keep human connection and dignity at the center of innovation

Closing Remarks

Networking Cocktail

An opportunity to continue discussions in a relaxed atmosphere, making new connections and strengthening partnerships.

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