AI in European Healthcare: From Promise to Practice

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Join EASAC and FEAM for the launch of our joint report on artificial intelligence (AI) in European healthcare. The event will feature two panel discussions with policymakers, regulators, healthcare professionals and patient representatives on what it takes to bring AI into medicine safely and effectively.

Date
30 September 2026
Time
12:30–15:00 CEST
Venue
Av. des Arts 56, 1000 Brussels
Hosts
EASAC & FEAM
Format
In person + livestream

* Seats are limited for in-person attendance, and early registration is encouraged to secure a place. A sandwich lunch will be provided for in-person attendees at the hall from 12:30 CEST. For online participation, please register in advance to receive the livestream link.

About the project

Since 2024

EASAC and the Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM), with their respective member academies, have been collaborating since 2024 to explore how AI-powered health products and services can be effectively evaluated and safely integrated into European healthcare. Their joint report, AI in European Healthcare: Policy Recommendations for Optimising Added Value and Safe, Ethical, and Inclusive Adoption, will be launched on 30 September 2026, from 13:00 to 15:00 CEST at Arts 56 (Avenue des Arts 56, 1000 Brussels), with live streaming available.

This EASAC-FEAM report has been written by a working group of 22 members from across Europe, co-chaired by André Knottnerus (EASAC) and Luis Martí-Bonmatí (FEAM). It examines evidence generation, including randomised and pragmatic trial designs, as well as the regulatory framework governing AI, addressing key legislation such as the Medical Device Regulation, the AI Act, the European Health Data Space, and the Product Liability Directive.

Alongside regulatory considerations, the working group has analysed data interoperability across health systems, the ethical dimensions of AI in healthcare, privacy, transparency, model explainability, equitable access, and the workforce and education changes required to effectively implement these tools.

FEAM Co-ChairProf. Luis Martí-Bonmatí
EASAC Co-ChairAndré Knottnerus
Working Group22 members from across Europe

Read more about the EASAC–FEAM project on feam.eu →
View the project on easac.eu →

Programme & speakers

30 Sept

12:30Networking lunch
13:00Welcome Birgitta Henriques-Normark (EASAC Vice-President) and Ferry Breedveld (FEAM President)
13:05Introductory words André Knottnerus (EASAC Co-Chair) & Luis Martí-Bonmatí (FEAM Co-Chair), Moderators
13:10Key findings of the report Louise Abboud (FEAM Executive Director) & Tom Cole-Hunter (EASAC Biosciences and Public Health Programme Director)
EU institution / agency
European Commission
Civil society / patient org
Report contributor

13:20 Panel I: Regulation, validation and accountability

How Europe ensures AI in healthcare delivers added-value and is safe before it reaches patients, and who is accountable when it isn’t.

Saila Rinne · EU AI OfficeHead of the Unit Artificial Intelligence in Health and Life Sciences, EU AI Office at DG CNECT, European Commission.
Luis Martí-Bonmatí · FEAM Co-ChairFEAM Co-Chair of the EASAC-FEAM “AI in European Healthcare” Report.
Andreia M. Oliveira · DG SANTEPolicy Officer for AI in Healthcare at DG SANTE, European Commission.
Miikka Korja · Working Group MemberWorking Group Member, EASAC-FEAM “AI in European Healthcare” Report.
Eva Fialová · Working Group MemberWorking Group Member, EASAC-FEAM “AI in European Healthcare” Report.

14:00 Panel II: Implementation, trust and equity

What it takes to deploy AI safely in a hospital and what it takes for patients to trust it once it’s there.

André Knottnerus · EASAC Co-ChairEASAC Co-Chair of the EASAC-FEAM “AI in European Healthcare” Report.
Christian Lovis · Working Group MemberWorking Group Member, EASAC-FEAM “AI in European Healthcare” Report.
David Ríos Insua · Working Group MemberWorking Group Member, EASAC-FEAM “AI in European Healthcare” Report.
Sascha Marschang · HOPESenior Advisor at the European Hospital and Healthcare Federation (HOPE).
Bianca Pop · European Patients’ ForumProject Officer at the European Patients’ Forum (EPF).
14:40Closing remarks André Knottnerus & Luis Martí-Bonmatí
15:00Coffee & networking
15:30Close
Organised byFederation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM)
European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC)
VenueArts 56
Av. des Arts 56, 1000 Bruxelles