Sectoral Skills Council – Healthcare invites young people to the 1st Youth Health Summit: The Future of Polish Medicine. The event is aimed at pupils in Years 3 and 4 of secondary school who are planning to pursue a career in the healthcare sector.
Education and careers in healthcare
The summit offers a unique opportunity to explore educational and career opportunities in the healthcare sector. The event will bring together students, representatives of higher education institutions, employers, healthcare organisations, as well as experts and practitioners, all in one place. The intimate format of the event – designed for around 200 participants from Warsaw and the Mazovia region – encourages direct discussions and the exchange of experiences.
Modern healthcare – more than just medical professions
The modern healthcare system needs more than just doctors, nurses and paramedics. It thrives thanks to specialists in the following fields:
- technology and artificial intelligence in medicine,
- healthcare management and organisation,
- health finance and economics,
- long-term care,
- mental health,
- hospital and patient safety.
During the Summit, participants will learn about these areas first-hand from practitioners and find out what work is like in the various parts of the system.
1st Youth Health Summit: Event programme
Date: 8 October 2026
Time: 12:00–16:00
Venue: The Władysław Stanisław Reymont School Complex in Konstancin-Jeziorna
The programme combines expert input with practical activities:
Substantive section:
- Inaugural address by Prof. Jarosław J. Fedorowski, President of the Polish Hospital Federation
- Panel discussion: ‘Medical professions of the future’
- Intergenerational discussion: ‘Fixing the healthcare system’
- Workshops and educational activities
Education and Careers Zone:
Universities, schools, companies and organisations involved in healthcare will present study programmes, careers and opportunities for professional development.
The competition final:
The five finalists in the competition ‘How do you see the healthcare system in Poland in 5, 10 or 20 years’ time?’ will present their visions for the future of the Polish healthcare system.
Business Mixer:
Following the main programme, there will be a networking session – an opportunity for all event participants to chat and share experiences.
Experts and speakers
The event will be attended by, amongst others:
- Professor Jarosław J. Fedorowski – President of the Polish Hospital Federation
- Dr Greta Kanownik – Vice-Dean of the Warsaw University of Technology and Economics
- Michał Dybowski – Chairman of Healthcare Poland
- Karolina Kornowska – Dyrektor Operacyjna AI w Zdrowiu
- Dr Andrzej Lejczak – lecturer at WIZJA University and President of the National Chamber of Care Homes
- Joanna Szyman – Chair of the Board of NEO Hospital and Chair of the Mental Health Coalition
Organisers and patrons
Organiser: Sectoral Competence Council – Healthcare, PARP
Co-organisers: The Władysław Stanisław Reymont School Complex in Konstancin-Jeziorna, the Polish Hospital Federation, Healthcare Poland
Media partners: Menedżer Zdrowia, Termedia, MedicineUp
Registration and information
Date: 8 October 2026, 12:00–16:00
Venue: The Władysław Stanisław Reymont School Complex in Konstancin-Jeziorna
Website: msz.pfsz.org
Registration for the event and applications for the Education and Careers Zone are now open.
Applications for the Zone will be accepted until 30 September 2026.
The summit forms part of SRK Opieka Zdrowotna’s initiatives aimed at developing the skills of future healthcare professionals and fostering dialogue between the education sector, employers and the younger generation.
Media enquiries:
Hanna Rodkiewicz
Communications Specialist
hanna.rodkiewicz@pfsz.org
Project Coordinator:
Agata Sawicka
Director of the Secretariat of the Sectoral Council for Competences – Healthcare, Polish Hospital Federation
agata.sawicka@pfsz.org
