The battlespace and security environment has been transformed. Increased competition, the rapid proliferation of drones and the use of AI, contested supply chains and the need for prolonged care in dispersed and contested theatres, means tomorrow’s military medic, must survive before they can treat. In consideration of this, the 2027 theme is: Preparing for the Unknown: Medical Readiness for Emerging Threats.
DMHD 2027 is held in association with Defence Medical Services, part of the UK Cyber & Specialist Operations Command, continuing our long-standing collaboration with UK Defence.
The leading forum for NATO and allied nations to align efforts on how to tackle emerging threats and overcome challenges, while fostering interoperability to achieve whole of alliance medical readiness.
600+
Attendees
25+
Speakers
20+
Nations
Build lasting relationships with international decision makers and budget holders from across the military, government, and third sector medical ecosystem in a forum that provides you with access to the key procurement and programme leaders.
Deepen your knowledge of NATO’s plans for collective response in the event of an Article 5 incident and medical readiness measures in place.
The conference will include dedicated breakout tracks, where attendees will delve into five distinct, high-priority challenges. The tracks will share both strategic and operational perspectives, giving attendees a view from the entire chain of command.
Partner with us and gain direct access to senior military, government, and industry decision makers actively solving the most pressing challenges for deployed healthcare and medicine. Our partners are not here to pitch, they're here to build genuine relationships, influence strategy, and position themselves as thought leaders amongst peers who matter.
Last year, 19 leading industry companies partnered with us, getting one-on-one access with flag-level representatives and key decision makers. They built meaningful relationships with end users from around the world, and positioned themselves at the centre of the conversation.
Decision makers are looking for solutions providers in CASEVAC solutions, drones, clinical equipment, CBRN & Biodefence Solutions, MED LOG & Data solutions, deployable solutions, OTC Medicines & Pharmaceuticals, Telemedicine and more.
Secure your place at the conference uniting senior decision makers, military medical professionals, and industry leaders.
Join hundreds who attended our sold-out 2026 event and connect with experts shaping the future of collective medical readiness.
Discover how your organisation can advance medical capability in defence.