24–27 November 2026 · University of Patras Conference Centre Get the appContact
The Rio–Antirrio bridge lit up at dusk over the Gulf of Patras
31st Annual Meeting of the WHO Regions for Health Network

Bridging knowledge and action

Regions shaping the future of health

24–27 November 2026 Patras, Greece
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Registration closes on 23 November
CONNECTING REGIONS
SHARING KNOWLEDGE
DRIVING ACTION
[Photo: Regional Governor, or Patras city view]

Welcome to Patras

For the first time, a Greek region hosts the annual meeting of the WHO Regions for Health Network. The Region of Western Greece is proud to welcome delegates from across Europe this November.

We will share how our region works on mental health, health promotion and healthy ageing, take you to see some of the services behind that work, and agree together on the Network's next steps.

We look forward to meeting you.

[Name][Title], Region of Western Greece
Scope and purpose

What the meeting sets out to do

The Regions for Health Network has connected regions across the WHO European Region since 1992. Its 31st annual meeting focuses on how regions and cities shape health policy.

  1. 01Review progress on health governance at regional and local level.
  2. 02Show local practice through site visits to initiatives in Western Greece.
  3. 03Foster exchange among regional leaders, policy-makers and practitioners.

On the agenda

  • Reducing health inequalities
  • Resilient and sustainable health systems
  • Innovation across sectors
  • Demographic, social and environmental change
Mental health Health promotion Healthy ageing
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Programme

Tuesday to Friday, 24–27 November

Provisional. Final programme to follow
  1. 24Tuesday
    Arrivals, registration and welcome reception
  2. 25Wednesday
    Official opening, plenary and thematic sessions on mental health and health promotion. Speed networking in the afternoon.
  3. 26Thursday
    Healthy ageing session, site visits in Western Greece and the RHN business meeting
  4. 27Friday
    Endorsement of the Western Greece Declaration, closing session and visit to Ancient Olympia
Full programme
The road to Patras

From Brussels to Patras

Each year a different region hosts the Network's annual meeting. In Patras, on 27 November, member regions will endorse the Western Greece Declaration, following the Andalusia Statement and the Trieste Statement.

About the declaration
Brussels 2022Seville 2023Andalusia StatementTrieste 2024Trieste StatementSt. Pölten 2025Patras 2026Western Greece Declaration
Speakers

Who you will hear in Patras

All speakers
Participation

Registration is open for RHN members

Places are by invitation, for focal points and political representatives of member regions. There is no registration fee.

Deadline
23 November 2026
Fee
None
Language
English
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Venue

University of Patras Conference Centre

On the university campus at Rio, close to the Rio–Antirrio bridge.

Travel and accommodation Information circular (PDF)
[Photo: Ancient Olympia]
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A visit to Ancient Olympia

Delegates will visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games during the meeting.

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Organised by

Regions for Health Network Region of Western Greece World Health Organization European Region

In cooperation with

[Logo] University of Patras
[Logo] Industrial Systems Institute, Athena RC