Hybrid Event — Day 1 In-Person · Day 2 Virtual
1st Edition — MedGlobal Connect

Global Summit on
Environmental Health & Sustainability

Protecting Planet, Preserving Health: Innovations and Strategies for a Sustainable Future

📅 October 7–8, 2026
📍 Lisbon, Portugal
🏨 Day 2 Virtual

Where Environmental Science Meets Public Health

A hybrid invitation-only forum bringing together environmental scientists, public health researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to address the intersection of environmental change and human health.

100+
Delegates Expected
20+
Countries Represented
93+
Delegates at last Summit
95%
Would Recommend

From climate-driven disease patterns to toxic chemical exposure and smart city health solutions, the summit connects the science with the systems needed to act. Evidence-based sessions, practitioner-led panels.

  • Evidence-led by design: Every keynote, panel, and workshop bridges environmental science with real-world healthcare outcomes, community-driven innovations, and sustainable solutions built for a healthy future.
  • Curated 1:1 meetings: Pre-scheduled meetings with researchers, policymakers, and environmental health leaders.
  • Co-located in Lisbon: Runs alongside the Healthcare Innovation Summit at the same venue — combined access to 200+ delegates.
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MedGlobal Connect Track Record

Across all summits in the series

9.3/10
Average delegate satisfaction
41+
Expert speakers per event
2
Days — Hybrid format
Why Environmental Health Matters
Why Environmental Health Matters

"The health of our planet and the health of people are inseparable."

From air pollution to climate-driven disease — building the evidence base for a sustainable, healthy future.

Built for the People Driving Change

This summit is designed for senior-level professionals at the intersection of environmental science, public health, research, and innovation.

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Environmental Scientists & Researchers
Presenting findings, exploring cross-disciplinary collaboration, and advancing the science of environmental health.
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Public Health Professionals
Epidemiologists, clinicians, and community health practitioners connecting environmental data with health outcomes.
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Policymakers & Regulatory Bodies
Those shaping legislation, standards, and frameworks that govern environmental health at national and international levels.
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Urban Planners & Sustainability Experts
Designing cities, infrastructure, and systems where human health and environmental sustainability co-exist.
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Healthcare Technology Innovators
Building tools, platforms, and biotechnology solutions that address the environmental health crisis at scale.
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Academic Researchers & PhD Scholars
Presenting theses, posters, and early-stage research to an engaged audience of senior practitioners.
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NGOs & Advocacy Organisations
Community-led organisations driving grassroots environmental health initiatives and equity-focused outcomes.
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Corporate Sustainability & ESG Leaders
Executives embedding environmental health into corporate strategy, supply chains, and ESG commitments.

Why They're Coming to Lisbon

Leading voices in environmental health share why this summit matters — and what they're bringing to the conversation.

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Environmental Justice Advocate · Lisbon 2026

Speaker invitation videos added on a rolling basis as confirmations come in.

Submit Your Research

We welcome abstract and poster submissions from researchers, clinicians, and practitioners across all environmental health disciplines. Accepted submissions are presented during dedicated sessions on Day 1 and Day 2.

Session 1 — Climate Change & Health Session 2 — Environmental Contaminants Session 3 — Innovation & Technology Session 4 — Policy, Equity & Advocacy

We accept: Oral Presentations · Poster Presentations · Thesis / Research Papers · Case Study Presentations

Submission Window
Open Now
Rolling review basis
Submission Deadline
31 July 2026
Review Outcome
48–72 hrs
After submission
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Confirmed Speakers

Speaker announcements are made on a rolling basis as confirmations come in. All speakers are senior-level practitioners, researchers, and policymakers.

María Elena Huertas Bolaños
María Elena Huertas Bolaños
Co-Executive Director, POLEN Transiciones Justas
Colombia
Hollie Robichaud
Hollie Robichaud
Founder, Higher Dimensions Healthcare
USA
Andrei Dusmikeev
Andrei Dusmikeev
CTO, MamaAir.Africa · CEO, DIAQNOSTIC
Poland
Hamna Khuld
Hamna Khuld, MS
Columbia University
USA
Bilkisu M Kuchazi
Bilkisu M Kuchazi
Manchester Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
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100+
Expected Delegates
40+
Expert Speakers
10+
Countries
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Event Format
Day 1 In-Person · Day 2 Virtual

Conference Agenda

Sessions are organised by theme. The programme is updated on a rolling basis as speakers are confirmed.

In-Person Conference Agenda
Day 1 — Oct 7 · In-Person
08:00 – 09:00
Registration, Welcome Coffee & Networking
09:00 – 09:15
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address
09:15 – 09:45
Opening Keynote: The Global Environmental Health Crisis: Where Science Meets Action — Current evidence linking environmental degradation to the global disease burden · Widening health inequities · Priority actions for 2026 and beyond
09:45 – 10:30
Session 1 – Climate Change & Health Impacts
Panel Discussion: Air Pollution, Respiratory Burden, and the Urban Health Emergency
  • Ambient & Indoor Air Pollution: Measuring Population Exposure
  • Particulate Matter (PM₂.₅), NO₂ & Ozone as Drivers of Chronic Disease
  • Climate Change as an Amplifier of Urban Air Pollution
  • Healthy Cities: Urban Planning & Air Quality Interventions
  • Citizen Science, Low-Cost Sensors & Air Quality Monitoring Technologies
  • Policy Solutions for Cleaner Urban Environments
Panelists TBC
10:30 – 11:00
Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition Visit
11:00 – 11:45
Session 2 – Environmental Contaminants
Panel Discussion: Environmental Health Equity: Confronting the Unequal Burden of Environmental Disease
  • Environmental Justice & Health Inequities
  • How Race, Income & Geography Shape Environmental Risk
  • Vulnerable Populations & Climate Justice
  • Disaggregated Data for Evidence-Based Policy
  • Risk Communication & Community Engagement
  • Translating Environmental Health Evidence into National Action
Panelists TBC
11:45 – 13:00
Oral Presentation Session I (5–6 Selected Research Papers, Case Studies & Thesis Presentations)
13:00 – 14:00
Networking Lunch, Exhibition & Poster Presentation Session
14:00 – 14:45
Session 3 – Innovation & Technology
Panel Discussion: Digital Tools and Remote Sensing in Environmental Health Research
  • Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Health Surveillance
  • Remote Sensing & Satellite-Based Exposure Assessment
  • Mobile Health Platforms for Community Exposure Monitoring
  • Digital Twins & Predictive Environmental Risk Modeling
  • Early Warning Systems for Climate & Environmental Hazards
  • Scaling Digital Environmental Health Solutions in Low-Resource Settings
Panelists TBC
14:45 – 15:30
Session 4 – Policy, Equity & Advocacy
Panel Discussion: Renewable Energy Transitions and Health Co-Benefits
  • Quantifying the Health Benefits of Clean Energy Transitions
  • Reducing Air Pollution Through Renewable Energy Adoption
  • Energy Poverty & Equitable Energy Transitions
  • Decarbonizing Healthcare Systems
  • Occupational Health in the Green Economy
  • The Role of Health Professionals in Climate & Clean Energy Advocacy
Panelists TBC
15:30 – 16:00
Leadership & Research Translation Forum
Panel Discussion: From Research to Impact: Accelerating the Translation of Environmental Health Evidence
  • Translating Environmental Research into Policy & Practice
  • Evidence-Based Environmental Health Decision-Making
  • Funding & Scaling Environmental Health Innovation
  • Academia–Government–Industry Collaboration
  • Monitoring Policy Impact & Regulatory Compliance
  • Building Global Environmental Health Research Networks
Panelists TBC
16:00 – 16:15
Coffee Break, Poster Viewing & Networking
16:15 – 17:30
Oral Presentation Session II (5–6 Selected Research Papers, Case Studies & Thesis Presentations)
17:30 – 17:45
Best Oral Presentation & Best Poster Presentation Awards
17:45 – 18:00
Closing Remarks, Vote of Thanks & Group Photograph
18:00 – 19:30
Networking Reception & B2B Meetings
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Organisations Attending

Organisations are added as speakers confirm. Logos updated on a rolling basis — representing the institutions and companies sending delegates and speakers to Lisbon.

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Collaborations & Partnerships

Partnership opportunities are open across media, academic, community, and technology categories. Contact us to discuss how your organisation can be involved.

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Media Partner
CP
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Community Partner
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Academic Partner
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NGO Partner
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Technology Partner
KP
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Knowledge Partner

Interested in a partnership? Reach out to discuss how we can collaborate.

Join Us in Lisbon

Environmental Health Summit is a hybrid invitation-only forum. Delegate places, speaker applications, and abstract submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Advisory Committee

Our advisory committee brings together leading voices in environmental science, public health policy, and sustainability innovation.

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Sponsorship Packages

Position your organisation in front of senior decision-makers across healthcare, research, and industry. No pricing is shown online — contact us to discuss what works best for your goals.

Silver
  • 2 delegate passes
  • 3×3m exhibition space
  • 3 pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings
  • Logo — website, banners & programme
  • Branded materials in delegate bag
  • Social media promotion
  • Pre-event email reach · 10,000+
  • 1 digital health publication
Gold
  • 3 delegate passes
  • 3×6m exhibition space
  • 5 pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings
  • Logo — website, banners & programme
  • Branded materials in delegate bag
  • Social media promotion
  • Pre-event email reach · 20,000+
  • 2 digital health publications
  • 1 full + 1 half page colour ad in proceedings
  • 30–40 min keynote speaking slot
  • 1 corporate workshop (60–90 min)
  • Session branding in programme
Platinum
  • 5 delegate passes
  • 6×6m exhibition space (priority location)
  • 7 pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings
  • Logo — website, banners & programme
  • Branded materials in delegate bag
  • Social media promotion
  • Pre-event email reach · 30,000+
  • 3 digital health publications
  • 2 full pages colour ads in proceedings
  • Named keynote speaking slot
  • 2 corporate workshops
  • Session branding in programme
  • Category exclusivity
  • Award naming rights
  • Opening & closing acknowledgment
  • Full attendee list (post-event)