Cascais International Health Forum 2026
The mission of the Cascais International Health Forum is to help the healthcare community collaborate and build a more promising and sustainable future for health. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey as we shape the future of healthcare together.
24 and 25 September 2026, at the Estoril Congress Center.
Main Topics
Building Long-Lasting Societies: Sustainability, the Economy, and Public Policy
This conference examines how longevity is reshaping health, the economy, and public policy, exploring innovation, sustainability, and quality of life to turn longer life expectancy into a collective opportunity.
Building Long-Lasting Societies: Sustainability, the Economy, and Public Policy
Longevity is profoundly reshaping contemporary societies, influencing health, the economy, and social organization. This opening conference offers a strategic perspective on the impacts of increased life expectancy, exploring how to turn this phenomenon into an opportunity to promote innovation, sustainable development, and improved quality of life.
Living More with Quality: What People Expect from the New Longevity
This session explores what people expect from the new longevity, addressing health, independence, mobility, housing, financial security, social participation, and well-being to ensure longer lives with dignity.
Living More with Quality: What People Expect from the New Longevity
Living longer is no longer merely a quantitative achievement; above all, it is a qualitative challenge. As life expectancy increases, so do people’s expectations regarding how they want to live those additional years. Health, independence, mobility, financial security, adequate housing, access to services, social participation, and emotional well-being have become central aspects of this new era of longevity. This plenary session proposes a people-centered reflection, seeking to understand how different generation’s view aging and what responses they expect from health systems, cities, businesses, and public policies. Emerging trends in consumption, lifestyles, and new ways of living and aging will be explored, as well as the factors that most influence the perception of quality of life over time. More than just adding years to life, the challenge lies in ensuring that those years are lived with dignity, purpose, and inclusion.
Lifespan and Health span in a Changing Society
This session examines the challenges and opportunities of longevity in a changing society, addressing active aging, intergenerational relations, innovation, health, and inclusion to promote quality of life and community.
Lifespan and Health span in a Changing Society
The session— “Longevity” in a Changing Society—offers a reflection on the challenges and opportunities associated with increased longevity in a context of rapid social, technological, and economic change. The discussion will address active aging, intergenerational relationships, innovation, health, and inclusion, promoting new perspectives on living longer with quality of life, participation, and a sense of community.
Living Longer, Living Better: The Challenges of Longevity
This conference reflects on the challenges of living longer and better, discussing active aging, health, innovation, social system sustainability, and quality of life to turn longevity into human and social development.
Living Longer, Living Better: The Challenges of Longevity
The conference—Living Longer, Living Better: The Challenges of Longevity—invites reflection on the impact of increased life expectancy on contemporary societies. Topics such as active aging, health, innovation, the sustainability of social systems, and quality of life will be discussed, with the aim of identifying solutions that can transform longevity into an opportunity for human, social, and economic development.
Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Risks, and Responsibility
This session examines the impact of artificial intelligence on society, addressing innovation, transparency, data protection, bias, and responsibility to ensure ethical, safe, and people-centered use.
Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Risks, and Responsibility
Artificial intelligence is profoundly transforming the way we live, work, and make decisions, bringing with it enormous potential for innovation, but also new risks and responsibilities. This plenary session examines the growing impact of AI on society, from its use in citizens’ daily lives to its application in critical areas such as health, the economy, and governance. Key issues will be discussed, such as algorithm transparency, accountability for automated decisions, data protection, the risks of bias and inequality, as well as the role of technology companies and regulators. In a context of rapid adoption, it is important to ensure that artificial intelligence is developed and used in an ethical, safe, and people-centered manner.
Technology That Cares: Wearables, Telemedicine, and Home Health Care
This session explores how wearables, telemedicine, and remote monitoring are bringing care closer to people, addressing autonomy, integration, digital literacy, equitable access, and data protection.
Technology That Cares: Wearables, Telemedicine, and Home Health Care
Technological advancements are profoundly transforming healthcare delivery, bringing it ever closer to people. Wearables, telemedicine, and remote monitoring solutions enable real-time health tracking, help prevent complications, and promote greater independence, especially among aging populations. This plenary session explores how these technologies are redefining the role of the home as a center of care, reducing pressure on healthcare systems and improving the patient experience. It will examine challenges related to integration, digital literacy, equitable access, and data protection, as well as the potential of these solutions to create more personalized, continuous, and sustainable models of health monitoring.
The Longevity Revolution in the 21st Century
This conference examines the longevity revolution in the 21st century, addressing economic, social, and governance models, public system sustainability, innovation, and inclusion to prepare more balanced societies.
The Longevity Revolution in the 21st Century
Building societies for the long term requires rethinking economic, social, and governance models. This conference examines the impact of longevity on the sustainability of public systems, economic growth, and public policy, exploring solutions that promote a balance between innovation, inclusion, productivity, and quality of life in an increasingly aging society.
Health Data, Interoperability, and Trust
This session explores the role of health data in digital transformation, addressing interoperability, data quality, governance, privacy, legal frameworks, and public trust to support better clinical decisions.
Health Data, Interoperability, and Trust
The digital transformation of healthcare depends on the ability to collect, integrate, and share data in a secure, efficient, and meaningful way. However, the fragmentation of systems and the lack of interoperability continue to limit its potential. This session addresses the role of data as a central element for better clinical decision-making, systems management, and public policy development. The session will discuss the challenges of interoperability between platforms, data quality and governance, privacy protection, and the legal framework. It will also highlight the importance of building public trust by ensuring transparency, security, and the ethical use of information in an increasingly complex digital ecosystem.
The Future of Healthcare Professionals in the Age of Technology
This session examines the future of healthcare professionals in the age of technology, addressing new skills, lifelong learning, artificial intelligence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the humanization of care.
The Future of Healthcare Professionals in the Age of Technology
Rapid scientific and technological advances are profoundly transforming the role of healthcare professionals. New digital tools, artificial intelligence, and more integrated care models require distinct skills, greater adaptability, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. This session examines how to prepare professionals for this new context, from initial training to lifelong learning, as well as the impacts on work organization, leadership, and institutions. The balance between technology and the humanization of care will also be discussed, ensuring that innovation reinforces rather than replaces the relationship between professionals and patients.
Demographics, Longevity, and the Sustainability of Social Security
This session explores the impact of demographic aging on Social Security, addressing pensions, healthcare, financing, intergenerational equity, labor market participation, and reforms for more sustainable systems.
Demographics, Longevity, and the Sustainability of Social Security
Demographic aging and increased life expectancy pose profound challenges to the sustainability of social protection systems. The pressure on pensions, healthcare, and social support requires strategic reflection on financing models, intergenerational equity, and the adaptation of public policies. This plenary session analyzes the impact of longevity on public finances and the organization of Social Security, exploring future scenarios and possible reforms. Also under discussion will be the relationship between longevity and healthspan, labor market participation, and innovative solutions that ensure more resilient, sustainable systems adapted to new demographic dynamics.
Cities, the Environment, and Quality of Life in an Aging Society
This session examines the role of cities and the environment in quality of life, addressing mobility, housing, public spaces, access to services, sustainability, and innovation for more inclusive territories.
Cities, the Environment, and Quality of Life in an Aging Society
As societies age, the cities and environments where we live become key determinants of quality of life. Public spaces, mobility, housing, access to services, and environmental sustainability directly influence autonomy, health, and well-being throughout life. This plenary session explores how to rethink more inclusive, accessible, and resilient territories capable of meeting the needs of increasingly long-lived populations. We will discuss solutions that integrate urban planning, the environment, and innovation, promoting cities that support active aging, social participation, and a better quality of life for all generations.
Development, Demographics, and Longevity: Challenges of the 21st Century
This conference reflects on development, demographics, and longevity in the 21st century, addressing science, ethics, technology, quality of life, and collective well-being to consider the choices shaping the future.
Development, Demographics, and Longevity: Challenges of the 21st Century
Against a backdrop of rapid demographic and technological change, this conference invites us to reflect on how we want to live in the future. It explores scenarios for the year 2100, bringing together science, ethics, and society, and discussing the choices that will influence longevity, quality of life, the role of technology, and the balance between progress, humanity, and collective well-being
Parallel Sessions
Personalized Prevention and Health Promotion of the Future
Parallel Session 1
Personalized Prevention and Health Promotion of the Future
Personalized prevention is transforming the way we promote health by combining data, genetics, lifestyle, and technology to anticipate risks and intervene early. This session explores innovative approaches that put the individual at the center, promoting healthy habits, greater autonomy, and better health outcomes throughout life, with a sustainable impact on health systems.
Diet, Longevity, and Sustainable Lifestyles
Parallel Session 2
Diet, Longevity, and Sustainable Lifestyles
Diet and lifestyle play a decisive role in promoting healthy longevity. This session explores the relationship between nutrition, disease prevention, and well-being throughout life, highlighting sustainable dietary patterns, healthy behaviors, and the environmental impact of individual choices, contributing to a better quality of life and more sustainable systems.
Social Determinants of Longevity
Parallel Session 3
Social Determinants of Longevity
Longevity is strongly influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors. This session explores how income, education, housing conditions, access to care, and social networks impact health throughout the life course, analyzing inequalities and opportunities to promote greater equity, inclusion, and better health outcomes in contemporary societies.
Silver Economy and New Well-being Markets
Parallel Session 4
Silver Economy and New Well-being Markets
Longevity is driving the Silver Economy, creating new markets linked to well-being, health, tourism, technology, and personalized services. This session examines opportunities for innovation and investment in this growing sector, exploring how to meet the needs of a longer-living, active, and discerning population while promoting economic value and quality of life.
Investing in Innovation in Longevity
Parallel Session 5
Investing in Innovation in Longevity
Longevity is emerging as a strategic area for investment, driving innovation in healthcare, biotechnology, technology, and services. This session explores trends, funding models, and opportunities for investors, startups, and institutions, highlighting how to accelerate solutions that promote more years of quality life and sustainable economic impact.
Health Insurance in an Aging Society
Parallel Session 6
Health Insurance in an Aging Society
Increased life expectancy poses new challenges for health insurance, requiring more sustainable, preventive, and personalized models. This session examines how the sector is adapting to an aging population, exploring innovative solutions that integrate risk management, health promotion, and new services, ensuring effective protection and long-term economic viability.
Home Health: Long-Term Care and Home Support
Parallel Session 7
Home Health: Long-Term Care and Home Support
The home is emerging as a new center of care, driven by technology, remote monitoring, and care models that are closer to people. This session explores how home health improves autonomy, the patient experience, and the efficiency of systems, analyzing challenges related to integration, quality, equity, and care coordination.
Integrated Care Models for Aging Populations
Parallel Session 8
Integrated Care Models for Aging Populations
Population aging calls for more integrated, continuous, and person-centered care models. This session explores approaches that integrate health care, social support, and community services, promoting better coordination, greater efficiency, and improved health outcomes. The focus will be on solutions that address the complex needs of aging populations.
Managing Multimorbidity
Parallel Session 9
Managing Multimorbidity
Multimorbidity is one of the greatest challenges facing aging societies, requiring integrated, person-centered approaches. This session explores strategies for the simultaneous management of multiple chronic conditions, promoting better coordination of care, appropriate use of therapies, and improved quality of life, with an impact on the efficiency and sustainability of health care systems.
Artificial Intelligence in Chronic Disease Management
Parallel Session 10
Artificial Intelligence in Chronic Disease Management
Artificial intelligence is transforming the management of chronic diseases by enabling the identification of patterns, the prediction of risks, and the personalization of interventions. This session explores how AI can support clinical decision-making, improve patient care, and optimize resources, while also addressing challenges related to ethics, transparency, system integration, and trust among healthcare professionals and the public.
Digital Therapies and New Treatment Models
Parallel Session 11
Digital Therapies and New Treatment Models
Digital therapies are emerging as a new approach to treating various conditions, combining technology, clinical evidence, and continuous monitoring. This session explores their role in disease management, treatment adherence, and personalized care, as well as the challenges of validation, regulation, integration into healthcare systems, and acceptance by professionals and patients.
Assistive Robotics and Care Automation
Parallel Session 12
Assistive Robotics and Care Automation
Assistive robotics and automation are transforming care delivery by supporting healthcare professionals and promoting greater patient autonomy. This session explores applications in clinical and home care settings—ranging from mobility assistance to repetitive tasks—and examines gains in efficiency, quality, and safety, as well as ethical challenges and issues related to acceptance and integration into healthcare systems.
Wearables and Continuous Health Monitoring
Parallel Session 13
Wearables and Continuous Health Monitoring
Wearables and continuous monitoring are revolutionizing the way we track our health, enabling the collection of real-time data and the early identification of risks. This session explores the potential of these technologies in disease prevention, management, and the promotion of well-being, as well as the challenges of integration, data reliability, privacy, and public adoption.
Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation and Well-Being
Parallel Session 14
Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation and Well-Being
Virtual reality is emerging as an innovative tool in rehabilitation and the promotion of well-being, offering immersive experiences that support physical and cognitive recovery. This session explores clinical and therapeutic applications, highlighting benefits in terms of motivation, adherence, and outcomes, as well as challenges related to accessibility, validation, and integration into healthcare.
Data, Interoperability, and Population Health
Parallel Session 15
Data, Interoperability, and Population Health
The effective use of data is essential for improving population health and supporting informed decision-making. This session explores how interoperability between systems enables the integration of information, the identification of patterns, and the development of more effective policies and interventions, while also addressing challenges related to data quality, governance, privacy, and public trust.
Security, Privacy, and Trust in Health Data
Parallel Session 16
Security, Privacy, and Trust in Health Data
The growing digitization of healthcare places data security and privacy at the forefront of concerns. This session explores how to protect sensitive information, ensure legal compliance, and build public trust by addressing cyber risks, data ethics, and essential transparency mechanisms in an increasingly complex digital ecosystem.
Biobanks, Biomedical Data, and Health Research
Parallel Session 17
Biobanks, Biomedical Data, and Health Research
Biobanks and biomedical data are essential infrastructures for advancing research and personalized medicine. This session explores their role in generating knowledge, integrating clinical and genomic data, and fostering collaboration among academia, hospitals, and industry, while also addressing ethical, regulatory, and public trust challenges.
Smart Cities for Active Aging
Parallel Session 18
Smart Cities for Active Aging
Smart cities play a crucial role in promoting active aging by integrating technology, urban planning, and people-centered services. This session explores solutions that improve mobility, safety, access to care, and social participation, creating more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable environments for an increasingly aging population.
Architecture and Housing for Long-Lived Societies
Parallel Session 19
Architecture and Housing for Long-Lived Societies
Architecture and housing play a central role in helping societies adapt to longevity. Smart homes and living labs are transforming the way we live and age, integrating technology to support independence, safety, and well-being. This session explores solutions for inclusive design, accessibility, and spatial flexibility, promoting independence, safety, and well-being. It will address new housing models that meet the needs of an aging and increasingly diverse population.
Housing, Senior Living, and New Residential Models
Parallel Session 20
Housing, Senior Living, and New Residential Models
Increased life expectancy is driving new residential models, including more flexible, integrated senior living solutions focused on quality of life. This session explores trends in housing, related services, and new ways of living, promoting independence, safety, socialization, and well-being among an increasingly aging population.
Active Aging Policies
Parallel Session 21
Active Aging Policies
Active aging policies are essential for promoting health, participation, and independence throughout life. This session examines public strategies that encourage healthy lifestyles, social inclusion, and continued participation in the labor market, contributing to more balanced, sustainable societies that are prepared for increased longevity.
Intergenerational Communities
Parallel Session 22
Intergenerational Communities
Intergenerational communities promote coexistence and collaboration among people of different ages, strengthening social bonds and combating isolation. This session explores models that encourage the sharing of experiences, knowledge, and mutual support, contributing to greater social cohesion, inclusion, and well-being in an increasingly aging society.
Loneliness, Well-Being, and Social Capital
Parallel Session 23
Loneliness, Well-Being, and Social Capital
Loneliness is one of the main challenges facing aging societies, with a significant impact on physical and mental health. This session explores the relationship between well-being, social networks, and social capital, analyzing strategies to promote connection, participation, and community support, thereby contributing to healthier, more integrated lives of higher quality.
Lifelong Learning
Parallel Session 24
Lifelong Learning
Lifelong learning is essential for fostering adaptability, autonomy, and active participation in a constantly changing society. This session explores models of continuous learning that strengthen skills, employability, and inclusion, contributing to individual well-being and to societies that are more resilient and better prepared for longevity.
Health, Wellness, and Longevity Tourism
Parallel Session 25
Health, Wellness, and Longevity Tourism
Health and wellness tourism is growing, driven by the demand for quality of life and healthy aging. This session explores trends, destinations, and services that combine care, prevention, and wellness experiences, analyzing their economic impact and the potential to position regions as leaders in longevity.
Pharmacies, Retail, and Community Services in an Aging Society
Parallel Session 26
Pharmacies, Retail, and Community Services in an Aging Society
Pharmacies and local retail stores are playing an increasingly important role in an aging society as points of access to care, counseling, and services. This session explores their evolution, highlighting new roles in prevention, health management, and community support, as well as opportunities for innovation and engagement with the public.
Insurance, Prevention, and New Models of Protection
Parallel Session 27
Insurance, Prevention, and New Models of Protection
Longevity is driving the evolution of protection models, requiring more preventive, flexible, and personalized solutions. This session explores the role of insurance in promoting health, managing risk, and creating new services, examining how to respond sustainably to the needs of a longer-living and more demanding population.
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