As countries around the world grapple with health data governance, the European Union’s ambitious European Health Data Space (EHDS) stands out as a pioneering model for responsible, interoperable, and secure data exchange. HIMSS will host a global webinar, The European Health Data Space: What’s Changing and What’s Next, on May 20, 2025, to unpack the EHDS and explore its wider implications for healthcare ecosystems worldwide.

This session will deliver a comprehensive overview of the EHDS framework, breaking down the legislation’s key provisions and highlighting opportunities and challenges for stakeholders—not just in Europe, but across the globe.

Healthcare leaders, digital health innovators, policymakers, and researchers from all regions will benefit from learning how Europe’s evolving approach to health data could influence international best practices. Topics include implementation timelines, compliance pathways, and strategic guidance for leveraging EHDS principles to advance innovation in digital health, personalized medicine, and data-driven public health.

Whether operations occur inside or outside the EU, this webinar provides timely, actionable insights into how emerging global health data frameworks are being shaped—and what organizations can do to stay ahead.

As the EHDS sets the stage for a more connected, patient-centered data future, understanding its impact is essential for anyone invested in digital health transformation.