Second EU HEROES Policy Dialogue
“What comes next? Strengthening health workforce data for future-ready systems in Europe”
Date: 26th March 2026, Brussels
Format: Hybrid
We are pleased to invite you to the second EU HEROES Policy Dialogue, bringing together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to discuss how to strengthen health workforce data and intelligence across Europe.
A key pillar of the event will be showcasing the achievements of the HEROES project, highlighting how its work has advanced health workforce data and policy across Europe.
This policy-focused event will explore practical solutions to key challenges affecting the quality, availability, and use of health workforce data. Discussions will examine how improved planning, better data integration, and stronger coordination can contribute to building sustainable and resilient health systems.
Participants will also reflect on the feasibility of establishing a unified European Health Professionals’ Registry and its potential links with the European Health Data Space. The conversation will take place in the broader context of evolving workforce needs, digital transformation, and emerging models of care.
Indicative agenda:
9:30-10:00 Opening speeches
10:00-12:00 Session on HWF data harmonization
HEROES case studies: Slovakia, Hungary, Italy, Greece
12:00-13:00 Lunch break
13:00-14:15 Session on Effective ways of using HWF Data
HEROES case studies: Poland, Spain, Lithuania, Croatia
14:15-14:45 Break
14:45-16:00 Session on HWF data supporting policy
HEROES case studies: Portugal, Slovenia, Norway
16:00-16:15 Closing and conclusions of the second HEROES EU Policy Dialogue