Ethics, Policy & Innovation in the Quantum Age

The Health Nexus Forum (HNF) is a unique, open-to-all space where ethics, digital health literacy, and global public health converge. It is conceived as a “quantum scientific and networking experience”, three days with no silos and no artificial divisions between disciplines or sectors.

Program Roadmap

Three days to define the century.

All keynotes, fireside discussions, and plenary talks are open to all attendees.

Discovery & Perspectives

Discovering Hub pilot studies and engaging directly with decision-makers.

Hands-On Exchange

Reshaping healthcare through parallel curated breakouts.

The HNF Declaration

Building the bridge between bottom-up innovation and top-down vision.

Venue & Logistics

KU Leuven, Belgium

University Hall & Historic Campus

June 24–26, 2026

A 3-Day Immersive Experience

"Leuven is easily accessible via Brussels Airport (20 mins by train)."

Strategic Synergy

Digital Health Literacy & Policy Hub

An initiative of the Nanopoulos Foundation Inc., driving the Forum's vision to bridge the gap between technological speed and ethical policy.

IARC / WHO

Strengthed by international support to reinforce the Forum's commitment to ethical, respinsible, and practice-oriented healthcare.

VAIA Academy

Partnering with the Flanders AI Academy to integrate cutting-edge, practice-oriented AI approaches into the clinical discussion.

Choose Your Access

Researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and practitioners from academia, policy institutions, industry, and civil society with interest in AI applications in health. Both early-career and experienced professionals welcome.

Student Access

EARLY-CAREER RESEARCHERS

€50

Professional

FULL FORUM EXPERIENCE

€150

Global Equity Scholarships

Scholarships are available upon request for participants from low and middle income countries.