Working Group Meeting
    & HL7 FHIR Connectathon®

    May 16 - 22, 2026  |  Rotterdam, The Netherlands

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    What is a Working Group Meeting?

    HL7 International working group meetings (WGMs) are held three times per year at varying locations (with one WGM held virtually). These events serve two important purposes:

    1. To provide HL7 International work groups a chance to meet face to face to work on the standards as well as the opportunity to network with industry leaders from around the world.
    2. To provide an invaluable educational resource for the healthcare IT community.
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    Networking Opportunities
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    World-Class Speakers
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    Educational Sessions

    Standards Development

    More than 40 HL7 work groups are dedicated to specialized areas of interest such as Clinical Decision Support, Mobile Health and Electronic Health Records. These work groups are directly responsible for the content of the standards and spend much of their time at the WGMs hard at work on standards development.

    Attending a WGM can be a great way to keep up-to-date on what is happening in a particular area, and everyone attending an HL7 WGM is invited to attend any of the work groups. 

    HL7 FHIR Connectathon

    An HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR®) Connectathon features hands-on FHIR development and testing. This is a chance to get your hands dirty and learn by helping evolve the FHIR specification! Implementers and developers can gain experience developing FHIR-based solutions and exchange data with other FHIR interfaces. Learn More: HL7 FHIR Connectathon >

     

    Educational Sessions

    HL7 International is pleased to offer free education sessions included with registration of the WGM. All WGM registrants are welcome to participate. Topics will include HL7 FHIR and general interoperability. 

     

    Thank you to our Sponsors

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    Enticing Location: Rotterdam

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    SS Rotterdam, at 3e Katendrechtse Hoofd 25, 3072 AM Rotterdam, ZH, NL, is located in the heart of the city center of Rotterdam.
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    The HL7 Netherlands page will provide you with additional information about the upcoming May 2026 HL7 Working Group Meeting in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

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    This city on the river Meuse with its impressive skyline is perhaps the most dynamic city in the Netherlands.

    Registration options

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    Working Group Meeting Only

    Pass for 6 Days
    Price: $2,805*

    Includes:

    • WGM Registration for one person
    • All Education sessions
    • Networking Reception
    • Lunch
      *Standard rate without discounts
    Purchase Tickets
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    HL7 FHIR Connectathon Only

    Pass for 2 Days
    Price: $1,035*

    Includes:

    • HL7 FHIR Connectathon Registration for one person
    • Hands-on development & testing
    • Lunch
      *Standard rate without discounts

     

    Purchase Tickets
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    Per Day Registration

    Pass per Day
    Price: $840 each day*

    Includes:

    • Registration for one person
    • All education sessions that take place on the days selected
    • Lunch
      *Standard rate without discounts
    Purchase Tickets

    Discounts are available to those who qualify. Discounts include HL7 Member rate, Early bird registration, and students. Early Bird registration is available through Friday, April 17, 2026. Full-time students receive a 50% discount off the WGM member early bird rate but must contact us to receive a discount code. 

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    Things to Do in Rotterdam

    As the Dutch centre of modern architecture and big city vibes, there are lots of things to do in Rotterdam. 

    This vibrant city is home to Europe’s largest port, the only skyline in the Netherlands, and a melting pot of cultures. 

    With a knack for innovation and some of the most unique architecture in the country, here are 35 things to do in Rotterdam that will guarantee an unforgettable trip.

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    Rotterdam Welcomes You

    Rotterdam is a young, dynamic world city that keeps reinventing itself at speed. Our city is unconventional for the Netherlands, internationally renowned for its passion for innovation and unpolished charm. Whether it is the ever-changing skyline full of bold architecture, the port that is regarded as the smartest in the world or the ‘can do’ mentality of the Rotterdam people in all their diversity: Rotterdam is an entrepreneurial city with a distinct character, constantly evolving and always looking ahead. A city of frontrunners with the courage and will to drive change.

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