Innovation Hub 2026

What will happen at the Congress?

• Ignite Talks: There will be three Innovation Ignite talks sessions on the Spotlight Stage in the exhibition hall, chaired by our Hub partner: Stanford Medicine. These exciting and inspiring talks will outline each innovation journey – the challenges, successes and lessons learnt – all the way to successful implementation and impact.
  • Wednesday 21 October: 07:50–08:50
  • Wednesday 21 October: 10:30–11:30
  • Wednesday 21 October: 17:10–18:00
• Networking: Located beside the Spotlight Stage in the exhibition hall, the i-to-i Innovation Hub will be opened at the Welcome Reception on Monday 19 October: 17:30–19:00. The Hub provides a specific networking space for delegates and innovators throughout the Congress. Don’t hesitate to stop by – visit the space to interact with the innovators who will share learnings beyond the technology itself, such as change management, measuring impact, and overcoming roadblocks.
• Congress App: Alongside all the essential Congress information (programme, speakers, etc.), delegates can use the app to find out more information about each of the 2026 innovators at the Hub. You can also connect with the innovators directly to ask questions or to arrange 1:1 meetings.
• For the innovators: In a special pre-Congress session, the 2026 innovators will participate in the “Stanford Medicine Innovation Workshop” on Monday 19 October. This exclusive (invitation-only) networking event will include the Hub’s Steering Committee members and senior members of the Stanford Medicine delegation.

Where can I find out more?

To find out more about the Hub, visit the IHF website. You can also check out the innovation stories of previous showcased innovators here.