IFB Health Café 2026

Program IFB Health Café 2026

At IFB, we are committed to fostering constructive discussions focusing on solutions.
Our mission is to bring together key stakeholders in the Belgian healthcare sector through inspiring debates and meaningful dialogue, all aimed at improving outcomes for patients.

The IFB Health Café offers you four high-quality debates with influential decision-makers. 
These events provide exceptional networking opportunities in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.

The program IFB Health Café 2026*:

1/4/26    The impact of  AI on Health and Health systems – Implications for pharma  

Lieven Annemans -  UGent -  CONFIRMED
Tom Braekeleirs -  UGent - CONFIRMED
Giovanni Briganti - UMons - CONFIRMED
Ward Servaes - MoveUp - CONFIRMED
Caroline Ven -  pharma.be - CONFIRMED
Sabrina Suetens  -  BeMedTech - CONFIRMED
            
10/06/2026    Most Favored Nation Prescription Drug Pricing    

Gloria Ghéquière - Cabinet  Min.Frank Vandenbroucke  - CONFIRMED
Francis Arickx -  RIZIV/INAMI - CONFIRMED
Aldo Golja  -   Steering committee member BeNeLuxA & strategic policy advisor pharmaceuticals - CONFIRMED
EFPIA  - TO BE CONFIRMED

7/10/2026    Outcomes monitoring & reimbursement    

Mike Daubie - RIZIV/INAMI - CONFIRMED
Xanier Brunez - MLOZ - To Be Confirmed
Patrick Durez - Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc - To Be Confirmed
Jo lambert -  UGent - To Be Confirmed
Richard Boxall  -  PWC/Kim Vriens PWC - CONFIRMED

2/12/2026    early & fast access and impact on patients    

Yves Horsmans  -  CRM - To Be Confirmed
Rene Westhovens -  CATT/ KULeuven - CONFIRMED
Vinciane Knappenberg - INAMI /RIZIV - CONFIRMED
Cabinet Min Frank Vandenbroucke  - To Be Confirmed
Nele Steens -  FAGG/AFMPS - To Be Confirmed
Julie Gusman -  pharma.be -  CONFIRMED
Julie Hendrix  -  VPP  -  CONFIRMED
Diane Estelle  -  LUSS  -  CONFIRMED

 

Timing:

16.30-17.00h  Reception
17.00-18.30h  Debate
18.30-19.30h  Network meeting
 

Location

The Waerboom, Dilbeek - Rubens
 

Language

During the IFB Health Café's everybody speaks his/her own language (Dutch - French) or preferably English.
 

Subscription:

The subscription is valid for the 4 sessions of 2026 including 4 network meetings with many top opinion leaders (TBC) with sandwiches and drinks.
Feel free to let a colleague replace you for one or more sessions. Simply notify Diane the latest 1 week in advance. 

Price reductions:

*to be confirmed

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