Upcoming events on women’s health and access to medicines in Europe
September 2026. Upcoming events in Europe may be of interest to the emergency contraception and broader reproductive health community:
Multistakeholder Workshop on Women’s Health | 28–29 September 2026 | Amsterdam (and online)
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) will bring together patients, healthcare professionals, academia, industry and other stakeholders to discuss gaps and challenges in women’s health, strengthen the evidence base, and explore opportunities for more inclusive research and innovation. More information and programme
Association of the European Self-Care Industry (AESGP) Switch Day 2026 | 7 October 2026 | Brussels
The event will explore the future of self-care and non-prescription medicines in Europe, including the role of prescription-to-non-prescription switches in improving access to medicines, in the context of the ongoing revision of European Union pharmaceutical legislation. More information and registration
Ibis Reproductive Health & ECEC | 27 October 2026 (15h00 Brussels time) | Webinar
Free the Pill, a Project of Ibis Reproductive Health and ECEC, will be hosting a webinar highlighting key lessons learned from recent efforts to expand access to non-prescription oral contraceptives in the United States and United Kingdom. Save the date! Details will follow soon.
