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World Health Expo · 25–28 January 2027

Where healthcare
connections become
business outcomes

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1
Week
of healthcare networking
2
Stages
Visionary Stage (DEC) & Healthspan Stage (DWTC)
14
Sessions
curated across the week
∞
Opportunities
to meet and do business

What it is

Curated group networking, built around the conversations that move healthcare forward

The WHX Connections Programme is a week-long, facilitated networking experience hosted on the Visionary Stage at DEC and the Healthspan Stage at DWTC, with content in the mornings and Connections Programme sessions in the afternoons. It brings relevant healthcare communities together around shared themes, roles, markets and commercial priorities.

This is theme-led group networking with curated networking sessions, power hour speed networking and sponsor-hosted side events that create the context for the right conversations to happen.

How it differs from 1:1 matchmaking

Traditional 1:1 matchmaking

✖  One-to-one scheduled meetings
✖  Algorithm-led matches
✖  Fixed 20–30 minute slots
✖  Individual conversations
✖  Data-only curation

WHX Connections Programme 2027

✔  Curated group networking
✔  Facilitated, theme-led sessions
✔  Dedicated afternoon sessions on two show-floor stages
✔  Communities aligned by role and market
✔  Human curation + sponsor-hosted formats
✔  Connect with the right people first - then continue with 1:1 meetings

Who it's for

Built for the people driving healthcare business

Attendees

Meet people who share your priorities, challenges and areas of interest. Connect with the right communities faster.

Exhibitors

Bring buyers, partners and distributors into your ecosystem through facilitated introductions in a focused setting.

Sponsors

Build brand visibility and connect directly with qualified buyers and healthcare decision makers through curated networking opportunities.

Partners and Investors

Discover high-potential partnerships, connect with innovators, and explore investment opportunities shaping the future of healthcare.

A Day in the Connections Programme

10:30 - 14:30

Content Sessions

Keynotes, panels and thought leadership bring together audiences around relevant healthcare themes.

15:00 - 16:00

Curated session

Invite-only, theme-led networking bringing together relevant communities around shared priorities and opportunities.

16:30 - 17:30

Side event

Targeted roundtables, product showcase and networking formats aligned to partner and audience objective.

Why get involved?

  • Meet the right people

    Curated access to key decision makers

  • Accelerate partnerships

    Build meaningful relationships that drive collaboration & growth

  • Maximize your investment

    Generate more leads, opportunities and ROI from your time at WHX

  • Stay ahead

    Gain insights, discover innovations and unlock new markets.

  • Be part of the ecosystem

    Join a global community shaping the future of healthcare.

Sponsorship opportunities

Position your brand where healthcare decisions are made 

Request the sponsorship pack

Curated Networking Session Sponsor

Align your organisation with a key healthcare theme and engage directly with a highly targeted audience through a sponsored networking session.

Core inclusions

  • Naming rights for the networking session 
  • 10-minute opening address 
  • Premium digital logo placement 
  • Opportunity to shape discussion themes 
  • 5 VIP invitations 
  • Sponsor recognition on agenda and event app 
  • Post-session attendee summary report 
  • Ability to submit an attendee wish list

Indicative investment
$ 20,000 per session

Side Event Sponsor

Host your own private briefing, executive roundtable, customer reception, product showcase or leadership discussion.

Opportunity

  • Dedicated space 
  • Basic AV setup 
  • Digital branding opportunities 
  • Onsite hostess support 
  • Attendee scanning 
  • Pre-event coordination 
  • Catering (additional cost)

Indicative investment
$ 10,000 per event

FAQ

Everything you need to know before you join

Open to all registered WHX 2027 attendees, exhibitors, speakers and VIPs. Curated networking sessions are invite-only and curated by role, theme or market.

Curated group networking, not 1:1 matchmaking. Sessions bring professionals together by role, theme, market or priority, through curated networking sessions, power hour speed networking and side events.

Curated Networking Sessions are invite-only sessions built around targeted audience communities and key themes. Power Hour Speed Networking sessions are time-boxed, thematic speed networking sessions connecting you with the right people. Side Events are sponsor-hosted briefings, roundtables and product showcases.

Register as a WHX 2027 attendee first, then express interest in sessions as they open.

Included with WHX attendee registration. A small number of invitation only sessions and receptions may be curated by sponsors.

Yes. Organisations can sponsor a Curated Networking Session or host a Side Event. See the sponsorship opportunities above or request the sponsorship pack.

Announced closer to WHX 2027. Themes are in development and may evolve as the programme is finalised.

On the Visionary Stage at DEC and the Healthspan Stage at DWTC. Both stages host content sessions in the morning and Connections Programme sessions in the afternoon.

Most Connections Programme sessions are curated to ensure meaningful and relevant interactions. 

For Curated Networking Sessions, complete the Connections Programme enquiry form. Tell us about your role, organisation, and who you'd like to meet, and our team will review your enquiry and match you with the most relevant sessions based on your profile and availability.

Join WHX 2027

Bring your team into the conversations shaping healthcare

To learn more about the WHX Connections Programme or discuss how your organisation can get involved, contact us at connections.whx@informa.com

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