Medical Services at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games

On April 23, 2026, at the Alexander Girardi Hall, an important meeting dedicated to medical service during the Olympic and Paralympic Games of Milan Cortina 2026 will be held.

The event, scheduled from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (with participant registration starting at 9:30 AM), represents a unique opportunity for discussion among healthcare professionals involved firsthand in the organization and management of health services during the Games.

The proceedings will be opened with institutional greetings, followed by a general overview of the Olympic healthcare system in Veneto, with contributions from industry experts. The heart of the meeting will be dedicated to direct testimonies from the field, which will outline the main operational challenges faced during the event.

Among the key figures, Dr. Vito Cianci, Director of the UOC Emergency Department, will present a report on the clinical stories developed during the experience at the Olympic Polyclinic, providing a concrete view of clinical-diagnostic management in high-complexity contexts.

The program will delve into central themes such as:

• The Olympic Polyclinic, the heart of healthcare during the Games
• Rescue operations in the Venues, focusing on the organization of field interventions
• Healthcare at the Olympic Village, between prevention and daily assistance
• Public Health, with attention to public health aspects
• Logistics and technology, key elements for system efficiency
• Olympic and Paralympic Inclusivity, to ensure fair and accessible assistance
• New experiences in prevention and care, beyond the Olympic context

The meeting will conclude with a reflection on “What We Learned: The Legacy of Milan Cortina 2026”, highlighting the lasting impact of the event on the healthcare system.

This is an unmissable appointment for professionals, students, and stakeholders interested in closely understanding the healthcare organization of a major international event and the resulting innovations.