AirMed World Congress 2026
The AirMed World Congress returns to Munich, bringing opportunities for learning and networking across expert presentations, hands‑on workshops, and simulation sessions, as well as social events and celebrations, explains Dr Matthias Ruppert, member of the organizing committee for the AirMed World Congress and Chief Medical Officer of ADAC HEMS Academy
When is the event taking place?
AirMed World Congress 2026 will take place from 16–18 September 2026 in Munich, Germany, bringing the global air medical community together over three intensive days of learning and exchange. As the world’s leading air medical conference, AirMed World Congress is giving organizations the opportunity to share new evidence, technologies and best practices as the field evolves. The 2026 edition returns AirMed to its historical roots in Munich 46 years after the very first congress was launched there in 1980.
In what format is the AirMed World Congress being delivered?
AirMed 2026 offers a comprehensive mix of formats designed to balance theory, practice and discussion. Delegates can expect a high‑level scientific program with expert presentations, alongside hands‑on workshops and simulation sessions. Panel discussions and interactive forums enable participants to explore complex clinical and operational issues from multiple perspectives. A dual‑venue concept supports both lecture‑based learning and practical training, creating an immersive, interprofessional experience.
What are the benefits of having these diverse learning opportunities available?
Combining lectures, workshops and panel discussions ensures that different disciplines and learning styles are addressed effectively. Clinicians gain access to the latest evidence, guidelines, and case studies, while pilots, managers, and dispatchers explore safety, operations, and leadership topics in depth. Practical workshops and simulation sessions help translate theory into real‑world practice. This diversity strengthens interprofessional understanding, supports evidence‑based improvements in patient care and fosters innovation across the entire air medical system – from helicopter emergency medical services to fixed‑wing transport.
Where is the event being held, and why was this location chosen?
AirMed World Congress 2026 will take place in Munich, Germany, using a dual‑venue concept that includes the new ADAC Luftrettung Campus at Oberpfaffenhofen airfield and the BERGSON in Munich. The campus is a unique international competence center that unites operations, medicine, research, training, and maintenance under one roof, while BERGSON serves as the central congress and networking hub. Together, they host a major industry exhibition with around 50 partners from aviation and medical technology, showcasing cutting‑edge equipment and solutions for modern air rescue and air ambulance missions.
Who is the event aimed at?
The event is aimed at professionals across the air medical and emergency medical transport spectrum. Target groups include physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other clinicians working in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), fixed‑wing transport, critical care and emergency medicine. Pilots, aviation managers, dispatchers and safety specialists are equally addressed. In addition, manufacturers, technology providers and other industry partners are invited. By bringing these stakeholders together, AirMed promotes interprofessional collaboration and shared solutions to global challenges in air rescue. Everything in order to live up to the conference motto: “Beyond boundaries: Cross-competence enhancement of air medical services.”
What are the key social and networking highlights?
Networking is a core element of AirMed 2026. The congress opens with a special evening at Munich’s historic Hofbräuhaus, featuring the European HEMS and Air Ambulance Committee’s (EHAC’s) 25th anniversary and plenty of opportunities to meet peers and speakers in an informal Bavarian setting. Further evening events at BERGSON encourage interprofessional exchange among air medical crews. Delegates can also extend their stay and combine AirMed with a visit to the world‑famous Oktoberfest, continuing to network with industry experts during this unique global gathering.
Where can people register?
Registration and ticket sales for AirMed World Congress 2026 are open via the official congress website at www.airmed2026.com. Here, participants will find full details on tickets, program updates and accommodation options. Interested professionals can also subscribe to email updates to stay informed as further speakers, sessions and practical information are announced. For specific queries, the organizing team is available via the contact details provided on the website.