“The key debates shaping health globally are coming to Berlin. The World Health Summit (WHS) 2026 gives journalists direct access to leading decision-makers, new evidence, and commitments with implications far beyond the health sector.

“Press accreditation for the World Health Summit 2026, taking place October 11–13 in Berlin and online, remains open until October 5. Journalists can apply for accreditation and indicate topics and potential interview partners relevant to their reporting.

“More than 4,000 participants, 400 speakers, and 75 sessions are expected at this year’s Summit under the theme “From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health.

“Key opportunities for accredited media include:

• WHS 2026 Press Conference | Sunday, October 11, 10:00–10:45 AM CEST
  A hybrid press conference ahead of the official program, with World Health Summit President Axel R. Pries and further high-level participants presenting key developments and announcements around WHS 2026. Journalists can attend on-site in Berlin or join remotely. If you would like to attend online, please register here.
• Media-Only Workshop: Reporting on Health Threats: The Story Behind Every Story | Monday, October 12, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CEST
  This interactive workshop, hosted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), will go beyond the headline findings of the The Lancet Commission on 21st Century Threats to Health report to explore the data, policy-relevant developments and emerging storylines that journalists should be tracking over the next 6-12 months, and what they mean for health, economics, technology, security and governance. Register here for online and on-site participation.”