HL7 Europe Working Group Meeting, 1-5 December 2025 in Cologne, Germany
Join us in person in Cologne, Germany, for our next HL7 Europe Working Group meeting.
Registration is now open. Click here.
Free t-shirt: the first 50 attendees to register will receive a complimentary t-shirt with the HL7 Europe WGM logo (paid registrations only).*
Topics
- HL7® FHIR® Specifications for the European Health Data Space
- Hands-on and Tutorials
- Networking with Experts
- HL7 Europe Initiatives and Projects
Tentative Agenda
There is a tentative agenda out. Please download here our planned programme of the meeting.
We start Monday 8:30 with the Opening Ceremony and continue throughout the week. The days are divided into Quarters of 1.5 hours each.
We have three rooms in parallel available.
Friday starts with the Closing Ceremony and the meeting ends Friday after lunch.
Sponsorships
This time we are reaching out to potential sponsors for the event. Please have a look at our sponsorship flyer to see details. Maybe the one or the other member of your affiliate is willing to sponsor this European event? Please spread this opportunity within you membership and community
Shape the future of FHIR® in Europe
Come to this collaborative event focused on advancing healthcare standards and interoperability in Europe. This gathering will bring together experts, developers, and enthusiasts.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and contribute to the future of connected health with experts and peers, join informative and educational sessions, and collaborate on advancing interoperability in healthcare in Europe!
Registration is open
Our Early Bird Rates ended on 24 October 2025 EOB. We extended it to give you the opportunity to see the tentative agenda.
- Early Bird Rate is 399 EUR + 19% V.A.T
- Normal Rate will be 470 EUR + 19% V.A.T
All tickets are subject to 19% German V.A.T (sales tax). If you are a European company or organisation with a valid intra-community V.A.T. number, please select the “A business” Registration Type option. You will be prompted for your VAT number and full address. After a validation check, V.A.T. exemption will be applied.
The venue
Hotel Dorint An der Messe
Köln Deutz
Mülheimer Straße 22-24
50679 Cologne
Website
The venue is:
- 500m from the train station “Köln Messe/Deutz”
- 2km from Cologne central station (“Köln Hauptbahnhof”)
- 14km from Cologne-Bonn (CGN) airport
(with many direct trains to Köln Messe/Deutz, 20 min) - 56km from Düsseldorf (DUS) airport
(also with many train connections, 60-70 minutes)
For hotel booking we recommend the following engines:

Important: Please consider booking your accommodation at your earliest convince. In the festive season Cologne can be busy; we advise to book early, both to take advantage of early booking rates, and to secure your spot. If you are late, consider staying in the region and commuting by train.
*Free t-shirt promotion: While supplies last. You will receive your t-shirt upon onsite registration in Cologne. We may notify you before the WGM to confirm your interest and to ask for your preferred size.


