Title: International Conference of Public University Hospitals in the Americas (HPUA 2026)
Date: 12–13 November 2026 · Brasília, Brazil
Thursday, 12 November
- Spanish
- English
- Portuguese: TBD
- Floor (original language)
Friday, 13 November
- Spanish
- English
- Portuguese: TBD
- Floor (original language)
The International Conference of Public University Hospitals in the Americas brings together authorities, hospital leaders, academic institutions and international organizations from the Americas, Europe and Asia in Brasília. The conference launches an international network to strengthen health management, innovation and cooperation, and to advance a common agenda for public university hospitals in the region.
- Foster international cooperation: encourage collaboration among institutions in the Americas, Europe and Asia to share health knowledge and experience.
- Promote excellence: strengthen hospital management, teaching, research and innovation within public health networks.
- Build resilient systems: contribute to more equitable, sustainable and resilient health systems in the Americas.
The conference is an initiative of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and HU Brasil
- Government authorities and representatives
- Leaders of public university hospitals
- Academic institutions and universities
- International and health cooperation organizations
Day 1 – Thursday, 12 November
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | Opening ceremony |
| 09:30 | Plenary session: Overview of public university hospitals in the Americas |
| 10:40 | Panel 1: Contemporary challenges of public university hospitals |
| 14:00 | Panel 2: Experiences and solutions for integrating public university hospitals into health systems |
| 16:10 | Panel 3: Capacity development in hospital and health systems management |
| 18:00 | End-of-day closing |
| 18:20 | Networking reception |
Day 2 – Friday, 13 November
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | Opening |
| 09:00 | Panel 4: Innovation and transformation in public university hospitals |
| 10:50 | Panel 5: Health diplomacy and cooperation among public university hospitals |
| 15:00 | Special session: Common agendas and commitments for public university hospitals in the Americas |
| 16:00 | Closing ceremony |
Program subject to change.