Zorg & ict 2027 – Utrecht, Netherlands

What to expect

Zorg & ict is the largest health tech event in the Netherlands and the annual meeting place where healthcare professionals from the entire ecosystem assemble to acquire targeted information and inspiration about the latest smart technologies and relevant ICT solutions.

The event is positioned as more than a meeting place. It is described by the organiser as the booster of innovation and future-proof healthcare, where concrete steps are taken on the exhibition floor towards tomorrow’s healthcare.

Scale: More than 235 exhibitors and 190 plus knowledge sessions were part of the recent edition, with thousands of healthcare professionals attending. The exhibition floor showcases practical applications, live demos and direct dialogue with suppliers and experts about the biggest issues in healthcare.

Focus on transformation: The central ambition is to work together on a sustainable and future-proof healthcare system. Under themes such as Keep up the Change and In Charge of Future, the event pays attention to how technology can help keep care accessible, available and affordable.

Topical topics: Virtual care, cyber security, data availability, healthcare Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and remote care are central. The programme emphasises human-oriented healthcare innovation, where technology supports healthcare professionals rather than replacing them.

Experience: Visitors can discover innovative healthcare technologies, listen to healthcare executives on the Tech Mainstage, and create their own programme from dozens of sessions in theatres and on stages.

Event dates

Event Name: Zorg & ict 2027 – Utrecht, Netherlands
Event Dates: 13 – 15 April 2027
Opening Days: Tuesday to Thursday
Opening Hours: 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM expected, with extended hours on opening days
Venue: Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Jaarbeursplein 6, 3521 AL Utrecht, Netherlands
Frequency: Once a year, annual
Edition: Largest annual healthtech event in the Netherlands
Organiser: Jaarbeurs B.V.
Official Website: https://www.zorg-en-ict.nl/
Contact: +31 30 295 5911, info@jaarbeurs.nl
Admission: Free for healthcare professionals after pre-registration, registration opens from January 2027
Parking: P2, P4 and P6 facilities, day rate is date-based, online reservation saves money

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Venue & exhibition site

Jaarbeurs Utrecht is the exhibition and convention centre at Jaarbeursplein 6, 3521 AL Utrecht. It is directly adjacent to Utrecht Central Station, making it the most central large venue in the country.

Hall location: Zorg & ict occupies large interconnected exhibition halls with a clear separation between exhibition floor, Tech Mainstage and theatre rooms. The layout allows you to move from live demos to knowledge sessions without leaving the building.

Tech Mainstage: The main stage hosts keynote speakers and healthcare executives sharing best practices on AI, data and digital innovation that makes healthcare more efficient and future-proof.

Theatre rooms: Multiple theatres host dozens of sessions in parallel, enabling visitors to build a personal programme.

Facilities: On-site restaurants, coffee corners, business lounges, cloakroom, free Wi-Fi, first aid, information desks and the Dutch Health Hub content platform connection.

Accessibility: Fully accessible venue with lifts, ramps, accessible toilets and assistance points. Jaarbeurs is well signposted on the Utrecht ring road.

Full event programme

The programme is built as a knowledge platform with exhibition, mainstage and guided experiences.

Exhibition: More than 235 exhibitors presenting innovative healthcare technologies and smart ICT solutions. Exhibitors pull out all the stops with practical applications, live demos and expert advice. You can talk directly to suppliers about implementation challenges in hospitals, care facilities, nursing homes, general practices, psychiatry, physiotherapy and home care.

Keynote and best practices: More than 190 inspiring keynotes and best practices covering current topics. The Tech Mainstage features top speakers from hospitals, care organisations, government, insurers and tech companies.

Guided tours: Visitors who want to broaden knowledge on a specific topic can join guided tours led by an expert. The route takes you across the exhibition floor past various exhibitors who briefly update you on healthcare solutions. Visitors choose the tour that suits their interests.

Dutch Health Hub Academy: Over thirty sessions hosted by Dutch Health Hub, the online content platform of Jaarbeurs for healthcare professionals and anyone with interest in health and life sciences. Academy sessions connect theory with practice.

Innovation focus: Exhibitors share innovations in artificial intelligence, data availability, cybersecurity, health IoT, virtual care and remote care. Live demonstrations show how technology can be applied successfully to work together on future-proof care.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

Keynote speakers include healthcare executives, top speakers on accessibility of care and leading experts on digital transformation.

Healthcare leadership: Previous editions featured speakers such as Margriet Schneider who stated good care should always be accessible and available. Hospital board members, care organisation directors and primary care leaders share transformation strategies.

Tech and data experts: Directors discussing data availability and open standards, such as the South Limburg approach presented by directors Michael Ehlen and Wim Eurlings on the Tech Mainstage. Experts on AI in mental health, AI in diagnostics and clinical decision support.

Cybersecurity and IoT specialists: Specialists like Daniël Verlaan on cybersecurity developments, and speakers on healthcare IoT, virtual care and remote monitoring.

Moderation and curation: Cluster manager Healthcare and Education Audrey Wilschut curates the programme, emphasising that beyond inspiration, concrete steps are taken and powerful collaborations are initiated. Moderators ensure honest dialogue about successes and obstacles.

Expected speaker types for this edition:
Hospital and care executives: Board members from university medical centres, general hospitals, elderly care and mental health institutions.
Government and insurers: Representatives from ministries, municipalities, patient associations and healthcare insurers discussing regional cooperation.
Technology leaders: Leaders from EHR vendors, AI companies, cybersecurity firms and medical device innovators.

Conference sessions & tracks

The programme is organized around current topics that drive digital transformation of healthcare.

Track 1 – Data Availability: Including subtopic Fem Tech, open standards, European Health Data Space, interoperability, EHR exchange and data governance. Case studies such as mobile technology in care from IJsselheem.

Track 2 – Regional Cooperation: Collaboration between hospitals, general practitioners, municipalities and home care, regional data sharing, integrated care pathways and population health management.

Track 3 – Artificial Intelligence: AI in clinical practice, AI for triage, diagnostics, documentation, generative AI, building your own GPT for healthcare, ethics and validation.

Track 4 – Cybersecurity: Cyber resilience of hospitals, NIS2 compliance, protection of patient data, ransomware prevention and lessons learned from incidents.

Track 5 – Remote Care and Virtual Care: Telemonitoring, teleconsultation, hospital at home, digital therapeutics, patient self-management and blended care models.

Track 6 – Digital Skills: Digital skills for healthcare professionals, adoption strategies, change management, digital literacy for patients and workforce training.

Each track offers dozens of sessions in theatres and on the Health Tech Mainstage. You can choose from dozens of sessions to create your own programme for a fantastic day.

Session times & schedule

The daily schedule follows a conference and exhibition rhythm.

Morning opening: 09:30 AM doors open and exhibition floor opens. 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM keynote block on Tech Mainstage with healthcare executives and top speakers.

Midday knowledge: 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM parallel theatre sessions covering data availability, AI, regional cooperation. Guided tours start at fixed times with expert leaders.

Afternoon deep dive: 01:00 PM to 03:30 PM best practices, case studies and Dutch Health Hub Academy sessions. Focus on practical implementation and lessons learned.

Late afternoon: 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM roundtables, product demos on the floor and networking. Exhibition floor remains open for meetings with exhibitors.

Sessions are accessible with free ticket after registration. Popular sessions fill quickly, so early arrival is recommended.

Ticket types & registration

Zorg & ict offers free admission for healthcare professionals after registration, which is the core access model for this event.

Regular Visitor Ticket: $0. Free admission for healthcare professionals, IT specialists, executives, general practitioners, physicians, residents, nursing personnel, facility managers, consultants, patient associations, government and healthcare insurers. Registration opens from January and is done via official website. This is the standard ticket used by thousands of professionals.

Premium upgrade: Not a separate ticket for entry but optional services such as parking day tickets can be purchased. Parking can be reserved online in advance.

Parking Ticket – Online Pre-booked: $16 to $27 per day depending on date, based on Jaarbeurs parking rates. Online reservation saves approximately $4.30 compared to on-site purchase. Rate is date-based, enter license plate number and drive in and out contactless.

Parking Ticket – On Site: $20 to $32 per day depending on date. Available at P2, P4 and P6.

Exhibitor Badge: Included with exhibitor participation package, gives access to exhibitor lounge and build-up days.

Group Registration: Healthcare organisations can register teams via group link for easier badge handling.

All tickets include access to exhibition, Tech Mainstage and theatre sessions.

Registration deadlines

Visitor pre-registration: Opens from January and remains open until the last event day, but early registration is strongly advised to secure session seats and avoid queues.

Parking reservation: Can be booked up to arrival time. Online pre-booking is recommended to save money and guarantee space.

Exhibitor participation: Participation options are available via brochure download. Contact via kim.imants@jaarbeurs.nl to schedule a call and secure stand position. Rebook for previous exhibitors opens first.

Speaker submission: Call for sessions is curated by Dutch Health Hub Academy and cluster management. Submissions are reviewed on rolling basis.

Exhibitor list & major companies

More than 235 exhibitors showcase how innovative technology and smart ICT solutions help healthcare today and tomorrow. The exhibition covers information and communication technology and healthcare.

EHR and Hospital Information Systems: Major EHR vendors, hospital information systems and primary care systems demonstrating interoperability and open standards.

AI and Data: AI platforms for diagnostics, clinical documentation, triage, data analytics and population health. Companies presenting AI applications in mental health and remote monitoring.

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure: Cybersecurity providers, cloud infrastructure, network and identity management tailored for healthcare.

Telehealth and Remote Care: Virtual care platforms, telemonitoring, hospital-at-home solutions, wearable and IoT vendors.

Medical Devices and IoT: Connected medical devices, sensor technology and health IoT solutions for hospital and home care.

Services and Consultancy: Implementation partners, consultancy firms, patient associations, government agencies and healthcare insurers.

Innovators and Startups: Startups presenting breakthroughs in fem tech, digital therapeutics and digital skills.

Exhibitor list includes companies such as 2N Telekomunikace, AppMachine BV, AMR ICT BV and many other ICT and healthcare specialists. Full list is available on official website and event platform.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

Jaarbeurs Utrecht offers large flexible halls for Zorg & ict with clear routing.

Exhibition floor: Central area with more than 235 stands, demo areas and meeting points. Layout supports guided tours that take you across the floor past various exhibitors.

Tech Mainstage: Large main stage for keynotes and best practices, positioned to accommodate hundreds of visitors with good sightlines.

Theatre rooms: Multiple theatre rooms around the exhibition floor hosting parallel sessions on data availability, AI, cybersecurity, regional cooperation, remote care and digital skills.

Dutch Health Hub Area: Content platform area with Academy sessions and recording facilities.

Networking zones: Lounges, coffee corners and meeting tables between halls.

Floor plan and exhibitor search are available via official website and event app. Navigation signs lead to P2, P4 and P6 parking when navigating to Truus van Lierlaan 1, Utrecht.

Networking & business meetings

Networking is central, with the event described as booster of innovation where ideas come to life and powerful collaborations are initiated.

Guided tours: Choose the tour that suits your interests, such as data availability, AI or remote care. Expert-led tours help you quickly discover relevant exhibitors and solutions.

Dutch Health Hub: Year-round content platform connecting healthcare professionals and innovators with inspiring stories and practical knowledge. Newsletter every two weeks keeps community connected beyond event days.

Meet the exhibitors: Exhibition floor encourages direct dialogue with suppliers and experts about biggest issues in healthcare. Visitors discover practical applications and watch live demos.

Academy networking: After Academy sessions, speakers and attendees continue discussions in networking areas.

Peer groups: Target visitors include general practitioners, physicians, residents, nursing personnel, facility managers, consultants, patient associations, government and insurers from hospitals, nursing homes, family practices, psychiatry, physiotherapy and home care institutions.

Industry sectors & highlights

Zorg & ict covers the full healthcare ecosystem.

Hospitals and Care Facilities: University medical centres, general hospitals, nursing homes, elderly care and home care institutions seeking smart technologies and ICT solutions.

Primary Care: General practitioners, group practices, physiotherapy and psychiatry practices focusing on data availability and regional cooperation.

Mental Health and Specialised Care: Mental health institutions exploring AI, virtual care and remote monitoring.

Government and Payers: Government agencies, municipalities and healthcare insurers working on future-proof care.

Tech and Industry: ICT vendors, medtech companies, startups and knowledge institutes.

Highlights:
Largest healthtech event: Annual meeting place for targeted information and inspiration about latest smart technologies.
Practical focus: Not just inspiration, but concrete steps towards tomorrow’s healthcare with live demos.
Collaboration: Regional cooperation track emphasizes working together across organisations for sustainable care.

Event rules & visitor information

Admission: Free entrance for healthcare professionals after registration at zorg-en-ict.nl. Registration requires professional details and company name. Organiser reserves right to verify healthcare affiliation.

Badge: Personal badge with QR code, non-transferable, must be worn visibly. Provides access to exhibition and sessions.

Parking: Jaarbeurs is well signposted on Utrecht ring road. Signs lead to P2, P4 and P6. Day rate is date-based. Reserve day ticket prior to visit and save money. Enter license plate number and drive in and out contactless.

Facilities: Cloakroom, catering, free Wi-Fi, first aid and information desks available. Follow staff instructions for safety.

Photography: Photography for personal use allowed. Stand photography requires exhibitor permission.

Language: Main language is Dutch, with increasing number of sessions in English.

Sustainability: Jaarbeurs operates waste separation and encourages reusable stand materials.

How to get there

Address: Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Jaarbeursplein 6, 3521 AL Utrecht, Netherlands. Navigation for parking P2, P4, P6 to Truus van Lierlaan 1, Utrecht.

By train: Utrecht Central Station is directly adjacent to Jaarbeurs. Exit via Jaarbeursplein side and walk 2 to 3 minutes to entrance. Direct intercity connections from all major Dutch cities and from Amsterdam Schiphol.

By car: From ring Utrecht take exit Jaarbeurs from A2 and A12. Follow signs Jaarbeurs. Signs lead to parking facilities.

By plane: From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport take direct train to Utrecht Centraal, then short walk.

Public transport & parking

Public transport: Due to station adjacency, public transport is recommended. NS trains, U-OV trams and buses stop at Utrecht Centraal. Travel planner via 9292.

Parking: Jaarbeurs parking P2, P4 and P6. Navigation address Truus van Lierlaan 1, Utrecht. Day rate is date-based and can be reserved online. Avoid queues and reserve day ticket online in advance.

Parking pricing converted to USD: Online pre-booked day ticket approximately $16 to $27, on-site approximately $20 to $32, depending on date. Online reservation saves approximately $4.30. Enter license plate number for contactless entry and exit.

Bike: Large supervised bicycle parking at Jaarbeursplein and at station side.

EV charging: Charging stations available in parking garages.

Taxi and drop-off: Taxi rank and kiss and ride at Jaarbeursplein entrance.

Accommodation areas

Utrecht offers wide accommodation within walking distance or short tram ride.

Jaarbeurs district: Hotels on Croeselaan and around Jaarbeursplein within 2 to 5 minutes walk, ideal for exhibitors and early sessions.

City centre: 10 to 15 minutes walk through station to historic centre with canals, restaurants and boutique hotels.

Leidsche Rijn: Modern business hotels with direct tram connection to Jaarbeurs and central station.

De Bilt and Zeist: Quieter green area east of city, convenient for car travellers.

Booking early is advised as healthcare events fill hotels. Special rates often available via accommodation partner on event website.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition showcased practical applications of smart technologies and ICT solutions with strong focus on human-oriented healthcare innovation.

Scale and content: Exhibition floor full of impressive stands with live demos and expert dialogue. Programme offered more than 190 inspiring keynotes and best practices across current topics including data availability with Fem Tech subtopic, regional cooperation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, remote care and digital skills.

Visitor experience: Visitors could choose from dozens of sessions in theatre and on Health Tech Mainstage to create own programme. Guided tours led by experts took visitors across floor past various exhibitors for brief updates on healthcare solutions.

Keynotes and best practices: Speakers shared expertise on Tech Mainstage while exhibitors presented latest innovations. Sessions included case studies such as mobile technology in care from IJsselheem and discussions on open standards for data availability.

Community impact: Cluster manager noted event goes beyond inspiration, with concrete steps and powerful collaborations initiated, showing healthcare field is moving and accelerating together.

Content platform: Dutch Health Hub continued as year-round content platform connecting professionals with inspiring stories and practical knowledge, with newsletter every two weeks.

Official registration & tickets

All registrations via official channels.

Official website: https://www.zorg-en-ict.nl/
Visitor registration: https://www.zorg-en-ict.nl/ with free ticket after registration for healthcare professionals
Exhibitor information: Brochure download and call scheduling via kim.imants@jaarbeurs.nl
Location: Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Jaarbeursplein 6, 3521 AL Utrecht, Netherlands
Organiser contact: +31 30 295 5911, info@jaarbeurs.nl
Parking: Reserve day ticket online via Jaarbeurs parking shop, navigation to Truus van Lierlaan 1, Utrecht for P2, P4, P6

On-site registration available at main entrance with QR check-in. Online registration gives access to programme builder, floor plan and exhibitor list.