Ireland’s healthcare system is in a defining period of transformation. An ageing population, growing demand for services, workforce challenges, rising costs, and worsening health inequalities despite our economic improvements, are placing unprecedented pressure on healthcare delivery. At the same time, advances in digital health, AI, new models of care, and a stronger focus on prevention offer opportunities to transform how health services are designed and delivered.

The Health Summit 2027 gathers together healthcare leaders, policymakers, clinicians, academics, patient advocates, and innovators to explore the solutions that will create a more sustainable, connected, and patient-centred health service for the future. Topics will include workforce transformation, healthcare funding, AI and digital health, healthy ageing, prevention, mental health, and integrated care.