Sydney to Host SNOMED CT Expo 2026 with Australian Digital Health Agency
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– Australia will co-host the inaugural SNOMED CT Expo in Sydney in 2026, bringing together global leaders in clinical terminology and digital health innovation.
– The event underscores Australia’s commitment to digital health innovation and global collaboration, as stated by Acting Agency CEO Peter O’Halloran.
– Australia is recognized as a front-runner in advancing SNOMED CT, contributing to electronic health records, prescribing, and clinical terminology adoption.
– SNOMED CT enables seamless international exchange of clinical information, and the expo aims to progress connected care for healthcare consumers and clinicians.
– Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy 2023-2028 positions the country as a leader in digital health, improving interoperability and consumer access to health records.
Sydney has been selected as the host city for the prestigious SNOMED CT Expo 2026, a landmark event co-hosted by the Australian Digital Health Agency. This will be Australia’s first time welcoming the international gathering, which brings together top minds in clinical terminology and digital health from across the globe.
Acting Agency CEO Peter O’Halloran emphasized that partnering with SNOMED International to hold the Expo underscores Australia’s strong commitment to advancing digital health through global partnerships. He noted that as the national body for digital health standards, the Agency is eager to foster greater collaboration and knowledge exchange. This will help healthcare professionals everywhere better utilize digital tools to enhance patient care and health outcomes.
Don Sweete, CEO of SNOMED International, praised Australia’s influential role within the global SNOMED CT community. He pointed to the nation’s leadership in promoting the use of electronic health records, digital prescribing, and standardized clinical terminology among clinicians. According to Sweete, Australia is at the forefront of establishing a unified global language for health, which leads to more effective, efficient, and safer patient care by improving how clinical encounters are documented and shared.
Danielle Pentony, the Acting Chief Digital Officer at the Agency, highlighted that Australia has been a founding member of SNOMED International since 2007 and has consistently championed the adoption and development of SNOMED CT. She explained that SNOMED CT allows clinical information to be exchanged seamlessly across different systems and borders. The upcoming Expo will assemble international specialists to advance the cause of connected care, delivering benefits for both healthcare consumers and clinicians.
The event aligns with the objectives outlined in Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy 2023-2028, which aims to cement the country’s status as a digital health leader. Key initiatives such as the National Clinical Terminology Service and Australian Medicines Terminology are already improving interoperability and giving consumers better access to their health records.
Australia’s expertise in healthcare technology is widely acknowledged, reinforcing its dedication to strengthening digital health infrastructure, enhancing clinical terminology, and promoting interoperability worldwide.
The SNOMED CT Expo 2026 is recognized as the leading global forum for clinical terminology. Over two days, the program will include expert panels, lightning talks, networking sessions, and SNOMED International Business Meetings, all designed to accelerate progress toward data-driven health systems and greater interoperability.
(Source: ITWire Australia)
