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.

Hear From Those Who've Been Part of Our Events

Real voices from our global community — clinicians, researchers, and public health specialists who joined previous MedGlobal editions. Shown in random order; refresh to see more.

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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.

Opening & Keynotes
Day 1 — Oct 7 · In-Person
08:45 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:00 – 09:15
Opening Ceremony: Welcome Address & Summit Overview — Opening remarks · Summit theme overview · Acknowledgement of co-located Healthcare Innovation Summit delegates
09:15 – 09:25
Group Photo
09:25 – 10:00
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
10:00 – 10:35
Keynote: Climate-Driven Disease Patterns: Tracking the Emerging Health Burden — Epidemiological shifts linked to rising temperatures · Vector-borne diseases expanding into new geographies · Mortality projections under different climate scenarios
10:35 – 11:00
Networking & Coffee Break
Climate, Air Quality & Environmental Contaminants
Day 1 — Oct 7
11:00 – 11:45
Panel: Air Pollution, Respiratory Burden, and the Urban Health Emergency — Indoor/outdoor air quality data · Particulate matter and NO₂ as drivers of chronic disease · Successful city-level interventions · Climate as amplifier of air quality degradation · Citizen science monitoring technologies
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11:45 – 12:15
Presentations: Water Contamination, Plastic Pollution & Heavy Metal Exposure — Heavy metals, nitrates, and chemicals in water supplies · Microplastic and nanoplastic pathways into the human body · Lead, mercury, and arsenic in agricultural and industrial communities · Long-term health consequences of chronic low-level exposure
12:15 – 13:00
Workshop: Smart City Environmental Monitoring: From Data to Clinical Action — IoT sensor networks and AI platforms for real-time surveillance · Integrating environmental data into clinical decision-making · Interpreting air, water, and soil data for community health response
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break & Poster Viewing
Occupational Hazards & Clean Energy Transitions
Day 1 — Oct 7
14:00 – 14:35
Presentations: E-waste, Occupational Hazards & Pesticide Exposures — E-waste dismantling as a growing occupational and community health hazard · Organophosphate and neonicotinoid pesticide effects · Protecting informal sector workers in low-resource settings
14:35 – 15:20
Panel: Renewable Energy Transitions and Health Co-Benefits — Quantifying health gains from shifting away from fossil fuels · Air quality improvements in post-coal communities · Energy poverty and equitable transition pathways · Occupational health in the renewable energy sector · Role of health professionals in clean energy advocacy
Panelists TBC
15:20 – 15:40
Networking & Coffee Break
Governance, Equity & Environmental Health Innovation
Day 1 — Oct 7
15:40 – 16:25
Keynote: Technology and Innovation in Environmental Health Monitoring — Satellite remote sensing for tracking deforestation and pollution plumes · Big data and machine learning in identifying environmental disease clusters · Open data standards for cross-border interoperability
16:25 – 17:05
Panel: Environmental Health Equity: Confronting the Unequal Burden of Environmental Disease — How race, income, and geography determine disproportionate exposure · Environmental justice movements · Disaggregated data as a tool for action · Translating evidence into national frameworks · Communicating environmental health risks to decision-makers
Panelists TBC
17:05 – 17:35
Poster Presentations
17:35 – 18:00
Awards Ceremony & Closing of Day 1 — Professional recognition awards · Rapporteur summary · Closing remarks
18:00 – 19:00
Networking & B2B Meetings
19:30 onwards
Pre-Conference Dinner (Subject to Confirmation)
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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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MA
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TC
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RN
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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.

MP
To Be Confirmed
Media Partner
CP
To Be Confirmed
Community Partner
AP
To Be Confirmed
Academic Partner
NG
To Be Confirmed
NGO Partner
TP
To Be Confirmed
Technology Partner
KP
To Be Confirmed
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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