10:30–11:00
11:00–11:10
11:10–11:30
Women in Healthcare: A Profession That Doesn’t End When the Shift Does
A conversation about professional commitment, public responsibility, and the importance of mutual support in demanding careers and life roles. The focus is on the experience of women who, despite great professional and social responsibility, remain true to their calling and actively contribute to the development of the healthcare system and community.
11:30–12:00
Women in Healthcare: Challenges and System Realities
The panel raises the question of the real position of women in the healthcare system – from employment and advancement to everyday challenges in the workplace. The discussion covers professional development, work-life balance, the role of mentoring, and the importance of institutional support in creating more sustainable and inclusive healthcare system.
12:00–12:10
The Power of Vocation
A keynote dedicated to nurses, midwives, doctors and other healthcare professionals who carry a heavy professional and emotional burden every day. The focus is on the importance of mental health care, recognizing their role and creating a system that provides greater support for those who care for others.
12:10–12:40
Women Shaping the Future of Oncology Care
The panel opens a conversation about the position of women in oncology, a field that simultaneously demands top expertise, emotional resilience and continuous presence with patients. It will discuss professional development, the representation of women in leadership and research roles, the challenge of balancing intensive clinical work with private life, and the importance of a system that recognizes and supports the long-term sustainability of women in oncology.
12:40–13:00
13:00–13:30
Personal stories that inspire change in healthcare
Honest and personal stories of women from different parts of the healthcare system, sharing key moments, decisions, and turning points that have shaped both their professional and personal journeys. Board presidents, physicians, directors, nurses, and midwives come together to speak. No presentations, no filters, just personal stories, lived experiences, emotions, and concrete turning points.
13:30–14:00
Transforming the industry through greater inclusion of women in decision-making.
The panel opens a discussion about women who now occupy high professional and managerial positions in the pharmaceutical industry and the healthcare system, which was not often the case before. It discusses how the approach to hiring, advancement and inclusion of women in decision-making processes has chaned over the past decades, and what key factors have enabled this change.
14:00–14:10
Development of private practice and challenges of healthcare entrepreneurship
An inspiring story about the development of private healthcare practices and the entrepreneurial journey of women who are changing the healthcare sector with their work. It focuses on the challenges of starting your own business, building patient trust, and creating a sustainable healthcare brand.
14:10–14:30
Women Building Their Own Path in Healthcare
We present the career challenges of women who are building their own clinics, pharmacies, and healthcare business models. We talk about entrepreneurship in the healthcare industry, regulatory and financial challenges, and building brand and patient trust, with examples of collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry, banks, and insurers.
14:30–15:00
The final part of the conference brings together key conclusions and proposals for further improvement of the position of women in healthcare.
The program ends with an awards ceremony “Medical Women Impact Award”, award to individuals who have left a significant mark on the healthcare system and society with their work, in the last 12 months.
15:00–18:30
Women working in or with healthcare (clinicians, managers, entrepreneurs, educators, policy/public-health leaders).
Demonstrable, measurable impact in the last 12 months.
Note: Jury members are not eligible to apply.
One award recognizes overall contribution to the healthcare system and industry.
Impact — 50% (proven, measurable results and reach)
Innovation — 25% (novel approaches/solutions)
Leadership & Inclusion — 25% (team leadership; advancing equity and inclusion)
Independent three-member jury from diverse sectors (e.g., clinical, academic/science, industry). Conflicts of interest are disclosed; recusal as required.
On-stage recognition at the Women in Healthcare Forum.
Nominations open: June 1, 2026
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Ceremony: at the Forum
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