3 healthcare and radiology events you can't miss in 2026

2026 brings a rare coincidence: three top-tier events in healthcare and radiology take place within a 7-week window, all accessible from Latin America. If you work in medical imaging, health technology, or healthcare facility management, this is the year to invest in at least one of them.

Here's what you need to know about each.

The full calendar

1. JPR 2026 — São Paulo

The largest in LATAM. The 4th largest in the world.

The 56th Jornada Paulista de Radiologia is jointly organized by the Sociedade Paulista de Radiologia (SPR) and RSNA — the same society behind the Chicago congress. This is their 7th joint edition, producing an event with international standards but focused on regional realities.

What stands out in 2026:

• Technology and Innovation Module — cloud-first infrastructure, no-code AI agents, "Radiologist vs. ChatGPT" sessions
• 5th Latin American Meeting on AI in Healthcare — a full day dedicated to artificial intelligence with the SPR 2026 AI Challenge
• Inaugural conferences on vascular intervention and thyroid
• 19,000+ attendees expected, ~40 simultaneous courses

Ideal for: Radiologists, technologists, biomedical professionals, and healthtech companies targeting the Brazilian market.

Registration: jpr.org.br — pre-registration open until April 26.

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2. ICR 2026 — Cartagena

100 years of the ISR. In Latin America.

The International Congress of Radiology celebrates the centennial of the International Society of Radiology in Cartagena de Indias, alongside the 49th Colombian Congress of Radiology. It's a historic event: the ISR chose Latin America to celebrate its 100 years.

What stands out in 2026:

• Tracks on AI, oncology, neuroimaging, radiation protection, women's health and more
• Beclere-Fuchs Foundation — new foundation for education and equitable access to diagnostic imaging
• ISR-IAEA scholarships for professionals from low- and middle-income countries
• Cartagena = accessible — direct flights from major LATAM cities, reasonable accommodation costs

Ideal for: Radiologists and residents from LATAM, radiology societies, companies focused on Colombia and the Andean region.

Official website: icr2026.org

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3. WHX Miami 2026 (formerly FIME)

The largest health expo in the Americas. New name, same power.

WHX Miami — World Health Expo is FIME's evolution after 35 years. The rebrand reflects an expanded global reach: 1,300+ exhibitors from 60+ countries, 15,000+ attendees from 120+ countries. Miami remains the natural bridge between the US and Latin American healthcare markets.

What stands out in 2026:

• Xcelerate Zone — healthtech startup accelerator with pitches to investors
• Business & Innovation Health Hub — VIP matchmaking between buyers and suppliers
• Forums on FDA regulation, AI in medical devices, and smart hospitals
• Commercial reach — if you sell health technology, this is where the buyers are

Ideal for: Device manufacturers, digital health companies, healthtech startups, hospital buyers.

Official website: worldhealthexpo.com

Why do these events matter?

Digital transformation in healthcare isn't just about software

It's about relationships, understanding local regulations, and seeing firsthand what other centers like yours are using. These congresses are where:

• Purchasing decisions are made. An administrator who sees a live demo and talks to a support team has 10x more confidence than one who only read a PDF.
• Partnerships are formed. Distributors, integrators, medical societies — the associations that define a health company's growth are built face to face.
• Trends are discovered. AI in radiology, cloud PACS, FHIR interoperability — all of this is discussed, debated, and demonstrated at these events.

LATAM is at a critical moment

The digital health market in Latin America is estimated at $11.7 billion by 2028, growing at 33% annually. Hospitals and clinics across the region are migrating from legacy systems to cloud solutions, from paper records to electronic health records, from local diagnostics to teleradiology.

These three events reflect that transition from three angles:

How to choose which one to attend

Quick summary

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Attending any of these events? We'd love to connect with you. Write to us at hola@davix.health and let's coordinate.