Connecting you into a global...

Connecting you into a global healthcare community

If you are in the healthcare sector (or even healthcare-adjacent) you will know that healthcare is increasingly global. Products, data, regulations and supply chains all cross borders, making collaboration and shared standards more important than ever. Staying connected to international developments can help support innovation in New Zealand’s healthcare sector, leading to improved efficiencies and strengthened patient safety measures.

The global standards community

GS1’s global standards community shares international case studies, emerging best practice and the experiences of healthcare providers, manufacturers, regulators and technology partners working to address healthcare challenges in different markets.

The GS1 Global Healthcare Conference 2026, taking place in Boston, USA, from 2-5 November, is one example of how these connections come to life.

The conference will bring together healthcare leaders from across the world to explore topics including:

Advancing healthcare digitalisation through trusted and interoperable data

Supporting regulatory harmonisation and cross-border collaboration

Strengthening patient safety, traceability and supply chain resilience

Accelerating data sharing and interoperability across healthcare systems

Showcasing practical examples of innovation and measurable impact.

Alongside conference sessions, participants will have the opportunity to visit leading healthcare and health technology organisations, providing practical insights into how these challenges are being addressed in real-world settings.

Want to join the global healthcare conversation?

Visit the GS1 events website for more information about the GS1 Global Healthcare Conference 2026.

GS1’s website has healthcare case studies sharing how GS1 standards are used in healthcare settings around the world.