The IHE Plugathon offers a unique educational and testing opportunity by leveraging IHE experiences from the well-established IHE-Europe Connectathon. The IHE Plugathon brings innovators together to learn, experiment, and connect, driving interoperability forward and powering projects to the next level.
The 2026 IHE-Europe Connectathon Week edition will offer following events:
Plugathon for EHDS Primary Usage
Monday 23 - Wednesday 25
Description:
A hands-on session focused on testing European Implementation Guides for the EHDS primary use of data (IPS, Imaging, Laboratory, HDR). Participants will validate EU project test cases, work directly with experts to resolve technical issues, and strengthen their understanding of interoperability tools.
The session is ideal for technical teams and vendors preparing for EHDS-aligned integration and results in concrete feedback reports and verified implementations.
If you want more technical details to be prepared for the plughathon refer to this information
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Webinar - IHE Plugathon – EHDS Primary Use
Learn more about how European Projects are preparing for the IHE Plugathon – EHDS Primary Use. An overview of how European initiatives are preparing for EHDS Primary Use activities within the IHE Plugathon framework, with contributions from ongoing projects and implementation experiences.
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Plugathon openEHR – Exploring openEHR Integration within IHE Profiles and further collaboration opportunities
Thursday, 26 March 2026 all day, with a dedicated testing session followed by the wrap-up.
The Plugathon Registration is OPEN
Introductory webinar for the IHE Plugathon for openEHR track at the IHE-Europe Connectathon in Brussels.
During the webinar, we will set the scene for a IHE Plugathon session that brings together three key pillars of health data interoperability: openEHR, HL7 FHIR, and IHE profiles.
The IHE Plugathon for openEHR track will combine educational sessions with open discussion, hands-on and collaborative experimentation. Together, we’ll explore how these three standards can effectively work together in supporting real-world interoperability challenges.
What This Plugathon Is and Is Not
WHAT IT IS
WORKING SESSION
An exploratory yet structured working session designed to foster innovation and practical problem-solving among participants in a hands-on, collaborative environment
FOCUSED DIALOGUE
A focused dialogue between implementers and architects, ensuring that technical discussions are grounded in real-world application and lead to tangible outcomes.
ACTIONABLE ALIGNMENT
A collaborative environment for generating concrete insights and actionable specification alignments that directly address current interoperability challenges in digital health.
WHAT IT IS NOT
NOT A SEMINAR
This is not a general educational seminar focused on listening only; active participation is required to drive progress and achieve collective goals.
NOT THEORETICAL
We will avoid purely theoretical discussions by concentrating on practical implementation challenges and developing workable, realworld solutions together.
NOT FOR BEGINNERS
This event is not designed for absolute beginners; it requires a foundational understanding of the subject matter to contribute effectively to the discussions.
This event bridges the gap between theory and practice:
- We move from knowledge sharing to active collaboration
- Focusing on actionable alignment over abstract concepts
- Creating a space for expert dialogue and tangible results
- This ensures all outcomes are practical and implementable
Structure of the Plugathon
PART 1 - CONSOLIDATION
The first half-day is dedicated to establishing a solid foundation. We will focus on key technical areas including:
• QEDmProfile;
• IPSstructure;
• MHDProfile.
These presentations will be followed by structured discussions, providing a forum for clarification and in-depth exploration. The primary goal is to achieve a shared, comprehensive understanding of the current interoperability landscape, ensuring everyone is aligned for the collaborative work to follow.
The second half-day shifts from theory to practice, focusing on real-world applications and future needs. This session is designed to be highly interactive, centering on identifying and analyzing practical use cases, current pain points experienced by implementers, and critical specification gaps that hinder progress in healthcare interoperability.
Activities will include:
1. Structured Discussions:Facilitated conversations to systematically gather insights from all participants on their experiences and challenges.
2. Interactive Working Sessions: Collaborative, hands-on workshops where attendees can brainstorm solutions, prototype ideas, and document requirements in real-time.
This collective effort is crucial for gathering the detailed, ground-level feedback needed to drive meaningful advancements. The outcome of this session will be a rich collection of documented challenges and opportunities, directly informing the next steps.
OVERALL OUTCOME
The combined efforts of both half-days will culminate in a significant and tangible deliverable. The primary outcome is the generation of concrete
inputs that will directly shape the future roadmap for IHE and openEHR specifications, ensuring they evolve to meet real -world needs.
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