Global Health Connector Summit

Closing the spring season, the Global Health Connector Summit brings the international power of the ECHAlliance to the heart of Belfast. This high-profile event connects the Northern Ireland health ecosystem with global partners from the United States, India, and Africa. The 2026 summit focuses on "Scale: Taking Local Innovations to Global Markets." It addresses the critical barriers SMEs face when attempting to export health technology and provides direct access to international buyers and distributors.

The summit features a "Global Village" exhibition area where companies can display their products to an international delegation. Keynote addresses will be delivered by the chair of the Global Health Connector Partnership, focusing on the harmonization of digital health standards across borders. This is more than just a conference; it is a transactional event where partnerships are signed, and international consortia are formed. For any Northern Irish company looking to expand their footprint beyond the UK, this summit is the single most important date on the 2026 calendar.