# Community

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## [About the Community category](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/about-the-community-category/22)

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**Author:** [@thomas.beale](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/thomas.beale)\
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News from the community, including: New academic projects New and updated vendor product releases Forthcoming training courses

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## ['Thought-piece' blogs](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/thought-piece-blogs/17327)

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**Author:** [@Pete\_Bouvier](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Pete_Bouvier)\
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**Last updated:** [25 September 2026 15:49 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/thought-piece-blogs/17327 "2026-09-25T15:49:46Z")

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Hi all, Just a quick one from me while the fire’s still hot… If you would like to contribute to the website blog, specifically about the work you presented at the conference (rather than the conference itself), or perh…

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## [EHRCON26: 22-23 September 2026, Amsterdam](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/ehrcon26-22-23-september-2026-amsterdam/16728)

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**Author:** [@Abi](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Abi)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [9 September 2026 12:40 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/ehrcon26-22-23-september-2026-amsterdam/16728 "2026-09-09T12:40:07Z")

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EHRCON is back! On 22 and 23 September 2026, we’ll be in the City of Amsterdam for two packed days of insight, collaboration and innovation. With a programme built around interoperability, patient-centric care, sustain…

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## [The Archetypes Music Ensemble....](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/the-archetypes-music-ensemble/17089)

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**Author:** [@Pete\_Bouvier](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Pete_Bouvier)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [4 September 2026 08:56 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/the-archetypes-music-ensemble/17089 "2026-09-04T08:56:25Z")

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Hi all. The Archetypes will be playing again at this year’s EHRCON and the current band members - @johnmeredith, @Jaime @xabiermichelena and @SevKohler - need some instruments. We’ll be able to source most of the techni…

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## [We're hiring: Chief Tech Officer, Chief Clinical Information Officer & Senior Clinical Modeller](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/were-hiring-chief-tech-officer-chief-clinical-information-officer-senior-clinical-modeller/17116)

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**Author:** [@Pete\_Bouvier](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Pete_Bouvier)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [3 September 2026 17:58 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/were-hiring-chief-tech-officer-chief-clinical-information-officer-senior-clinical-modeller/17116 "2026-09-03T17:58:55Z")

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Hi all. We’re recruiting for three new roles as part of our ongoing expansion, so I wanted to flag these jobs here first, in case you (or someone you know) might be interested. Here’s what we’re looking for: Chief Tec…

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## [Seeking Arabic-speaking openEHR members...](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/seeking-arabic-speaking-openehr-members/17240)

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**Author:** [@Pete\_Bouvier](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Pete_Bouvier)\
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**Last updated:** [28 August 2026 13:23 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/seeking-arabic-speaking-openehr-members/17240 "2026-08-28T13:23:20Z")

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Hi all. I’ve had a request from somebody new to the community: ‘I would be grateful for an introduction to one or two members who may be willing to advise, in writing, on the terminology and concepts that are most impo…

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## [New openEHR Developer Guide](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/new-openehr-developer-guide/17211)

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**Author:** [@marcusbaw](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/marcusbaw)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [21 August 2026 21:44 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/new-openehr-developer-guide/17211 "2026-08-21T21:44:20Z")

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The Software Program Board has published the openEHR Developer Guide. The first section is the openEHR Tooling Guide, a practical survey of archetype and template authoring tools, clinical data repositories, knowledge m…

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## [openEHR Licensing Changes Policy v1.0 – Published](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/openehr-licensing-changes-policy-v1-0-published/17159)

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**Author:** [@HayleyMcD](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/HayleyMcD)\
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**Last updated:** [27 July 2026 11:46 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/openehr-licensing-changes-policy-v1-0-published/17159 "2026-07-27T11:46:29Z")

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Dear openEHR Community, Following the community consultation earlier this year, we are pleased to confirm the publication of the openEHR Licensing Changes Policy v1.0. The policy was approved by the openEHR Internation…

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## [EHRCON26 speakers and programme](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/ehrcon26-speakers-and-programme/17109)

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**Author:** [@Pete\_Bouvier](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Pete_Bouvier)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2026 14:21 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/ehrcon26-speakers-and-programme/17109 "2026-07-15T14:21:05Z")

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Hi all. The programme for EHRCON26 is now officially live and published here - EHRCON26 programme – openehr.org (subject to changes, of course… :smirking\_face: ) Actually, he’s not. But if you are, and you haven’t y…

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## [Joint openEHR/OMOP Working Group - expressions of interest welcome](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/joint-openehr-omop-working-group-expressions-of-interest-welcome/11595)

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**Author:** [@Abi](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Abi)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [23 June 2026 08:13 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/joint-openehr-omop-working-group-expressions-of-interest-welcome/11595 "2026-06-23T08:13:20Z")

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:handshake: Announcing the Joint openEHR & OMOP Working Group We’re pleased to announce the launch of a joint openEHR–OMOP Working Group, a collaborative initiative bringing together two major global ecosystems in healt…

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## [X, Twitter, and Ex-Twitter?](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/x-twitter-and-ex-twitter/5914)

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**Author:** [@Pete\_Bouvier](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Pete_Bouvier)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [15 June 2026 16:43 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/x-twitter-and-ex-twitter/5914 "2026-06-15T16:43:52Z")

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Hi all, As a community, how do we feel about Twitter these days? Generally speaking, it’s obviously not the platform it once was, but given recent events I was wondering if we might rather communicate through BlueSky in…

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## [Prof David Ingram's new book Health Care in the Information Society](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/prof-david-ingrams-new-book-health-care-in-the-information-society/3672)

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**Author:** [@thomas.beale](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/thomas.beale)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [12 June 2026 11:10 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/prof-david-ingrams-new-book-health-care-in-the-information-society/3672 "2026-06-12T11:10:36Z")

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Dear openEHR colleagues, Exciting news: the father of health informatics education and research in the UK, Prof emeritus David Ingram, has written a book on the history of computing in the healthcare domain, called Heal…

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## [Highmed openEHR symposium 31.1.25](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/highmed-openehr-symposium-31-1-25/5311)

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**Author:** [@SevKohler](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/SevKohler)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [12 June 2026 10:53 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/highmed-openehr-symposium-31-1-25/5311 "2026-06-12T10:53:23Z")

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:mega: Don’t Miss This: “openEHR in Digital Health: Meeting today’s needs, driving tomorrow’s innovations” - January 31, 2025 We warmly invite you to the openEHR Symposium at the Kaiserin-Friedrich-Stiftung in Berlin! H…

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## [Converge & Collaborate, Trinity College Dublin, 12-13 May 2026: Program](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/converge-collaborate-trinity-college-dublin-12-13-may-2026-program/16737)

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**Author:** [@Abi](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Abi)\
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**Last updated:** [11 June 2026 06:22 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/converge-collaborate-trinity-college-dublin-12-13-may-2026-program/16737 "2026-06-11T06:22:00Z")

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:people\_hugging: Converge & Collaborate: Program The Upcoming Converge and Collaborate meeting will run over two days (May 12/13) in Dublin. There will be a single stream of presentations. In addition to that main pres…

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## [New CIC Board Members](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/new-cic-board-members/16913)

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**Author:** [@Pete\_Bouvier](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Pete_Bouvier)\
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**Last updated:** [1 June 2026 10:39 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/new-cic-board-members/16913 "2026-06-01T10:39:05Z")

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We’re pleased to welcome two new members to the openEHR CIC Board: Xabier Michelena Vegas (Clinical Informatics Lead for the Digital Health Strategy of Catalonia) and Thomas Webb (CEO and Founder of Ethical Healthcare Co…

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## [SNOMED International are seeking a Chief Terminologist](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/snomed-international-are-seeking-a-chief-terminologist/16854)

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**Author:** [@marcusbaw](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/marcusbaw)\
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**Last updated:** [20 May 2026 10:03 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/snomed-international-are-seeking-a-chief-terminologist/16854 "2026-05-20T10:03:46Z")

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SNOMED International are seeking a Chief Terminologist. A remote full-time position, this role offers the opportunity to serve as the definitive global authority on SNOMED CT terminology and editorial policy. Required Q…

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## [Converge & Collaborate 2026: Joint Statement from HL7 International and openEHR International (Press Release)](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/converge-collaborate-2026-joint-statement-from-hl7-international-and-openehr-international-press-release/16843)

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**Author:** [@Pete\_Bouvier](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Pete_Bouvier)\
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**Last updated:** [18 May 2026 14:06 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/converge-collaborate-2026-joint-statement-from-hl7-international-and-openehr-international-press-release/16843 "2026-05-18T14:06:53Z")

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openEHR International and Health Level Seven (HL7®) International have announced the successful conclusion of their second annual joint meeting, held in Dublin on 12 and 13 May 2026. Building on the momentum established …

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## [Announcing the launch of the openEHR Software Program Board](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/announcing-the-launch-of-the-openehr-software-program-board/11720)

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**Author:** [@Pete\_Bouvier](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Pete_Bouvier)\
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**Last updated:** [5 May 2026 16:48 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/announcing-the-launch-of-the-openehr-software-program-board/11720 "2026-05-05T16:48:52Z")

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We’re pleased to announce the creation of the openEHR Software Program Board, a new governance body dedicated to coordinating, supporting, and promoting software developments within the openEHR ecosystem. The Software P…

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## [Important: Banking Details Update - Confirmation](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/important-banking-details-update-confirmation/16801)

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**Author:** [@HayleyMcD](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/HayleyMcD)\
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**Last updated:** [4 May 2026 17:38 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/important-banking-details-update-confirmation/16801 "2026-05-04T17:38:35Z")

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Hi all :waving\_hand:t2: , We’re aware that some members had questions regarding the recent email about updated openEHR banking details. Just to confirm - this communication is legitimate and was sent by the openEHR tea…

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## [HL7 / openEHR Ireland Affiliate Meeting, Monday 11 May 2026](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/hl7-openehr-ireland-affiliate-meeting-monday-11-may-2026/16789)

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**Author:** [@Abi](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Abi)\
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**Last updated:** [4 May 2026 15:21 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/hl7-openehr-ireland-affiliate-meeting-monday-11-may-2026/16789 "2026-05-04T15:21:35Z")

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HL7 / openEHR Ireland Meeting :round\_pushpin: Where and when: 18:00-19:30, Monday 11 May 2026 at the EY offices, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. :handshake: What: Join the HL7 and openEHR leadership teams …

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## [Converge and Collaborate - Dublin, May 12/13](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/converge-and-collaborate-dublin-may-12-13/11789)

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**Author:** [@grahamegrieve](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/grahamegrieve)\
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**Last updated:** [26 April 2026 13:25 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/converge-and-collaborate-dublin-may-12-13/11789 "2026-04-26T13:25:56Z")

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Hey All Abi previously announced that we’re going to hold a follow up to our meeting between HL7 and openEHR in Amsterdam last year Converge and Collaborate (openEHR and HL7) - Dublin, May 12-13 There’ll be a formal an…

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## [Clinicians Who Code Conference - York, UK - 20th & 21st June 2026](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/clinicians-who-code-conference-york-uk-20th-21st-june-2026/11975)

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**Author:** [@marcusbaw](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/marcusbaw)\
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**Last updated:** [21 April 2026 12:27 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/clinicians-who-code-conference-york-uk-20th-21st-june-2026/11975 "2026-04-21T12:27:06Z")

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Hi all, I’m running a small friendly and fun conference for Clinicians who write code (or would like to learn) - it’s up in York which is very easy to get to on the East Coast Main Line (2h from London, similar from Edin…

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## [Converge And Collaborate, Dublin May 12/13 (St Patricks Day announcement)](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/converge-and-collaborate-dublin-may-12-13-st-patricks-day-announcement/11845)

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**Author:** [@grahamegrieve](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/grahamegrieve)\
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**Last updated:** [21 April 2026 11:54 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/converge-and-collaborate-dublin-may-12-13-st-patricks-day-announcement/11845 "2026-04-21T11:54:57Z")

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Announcement: Converge and Collaborate Second annual meeting of openEHR and HL7 FHIR 12-13 May 2026, Dublin, Republic of Ireland On 12 and 13 May 2026, members of the openEHR and HL7 communities will reunite for th…

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## [Publication of abstracts from EHRCON25](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/publication-of-abstracts-from-ehrcon25/11923)

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**Author:** [@Pete\_Bouvier](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Pete_Bouvier)\
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**Last updated:** [12 April 2026 15:35 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/publication-of-abstracts-from-ehrcon25/11923 "2026-04-12T15:35:15Z")

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openEHR International is proud to announce the publication of abstracts from EHRCON25. This collection highlights just some of the incredible work underway across the openEHR community and beyond, showcasing innovation,…

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## [Converge & Collaborate, Dublin, 12-13 May 2026](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/converge-collaborate-dublin-12-13-may-2026/11885)

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**Author:** [@Abi](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Abi)\
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**Last updated:** [29 March 2026 12:06 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/converge-collaborate-dublin-12-13-may-2026/11885 "2026-03-29T12:06:31Z")

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Tickets are selling fast for Converge & Collaborate 2026… On May 12-13 at Trinity College Dublin, this two-day, in-person event brings together the openEHR and HL7 communities to build on last year’s conversation and dr…

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## [The openEHR Dinner at Vitalis 2026](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/the-openehr-dinner-at-vitalis-2026/11859)

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**Author:** [@Asa\_Skagerhult](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Asa_Skagerhult)\
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**Last updated:** [19 March 2026 11:38 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/the-openehr-dinner-at-vitalis-2026/11859 "2026-03-19T11:38:25Z")

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It is time again for the yearly openEHR dinner at Vitalis! The dinner is open for anyone interested in openEHR and in standardization of health data. There is no agenda, we just have a nice and relaxed evening together …

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## [openEHR Events, 2026](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/openehr-events-2026/11709)

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**Author:** [@Abi](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Abi)\
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**Last updated:** [4 February 2026 12:11 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/openehr-events-2026/11709 "2026-02-04T12:11:00Z")

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openEHR community members, We have a number of exciting events planned for the coming year. In order to make things easier for our community, members and partners, we’ve produced this list so that you can plan your atte…

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## [Community Consultation: openEHR Licensing Changes Policy](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/community-consultation-openehr-licensing-changes-policy/11688)

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**Author:** [@HayleyMcD](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/HayleyMcD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2026 08:07 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/community-consultation-openehr-licensing-changes-policy/11688 "2026-01-22T08:07:46Z")

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Dear openEHR Community, Please find the document below outlining the new openEHR Licensing Changes Policy, created by the openEHR Foundation Board. The Foundation Board is sharing this policy with the community for a 3…

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## [Join openEHR as Chief Executive Officer](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/join-openehr-as-chief-executive-officer/11683)

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**Author:** [@openEHR](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/openEHR)\
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**Last updated:** [14 January 2026 14:47 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/join-openehr-as-chief-executive-officer/11683 "2026-01-14T14:47:39Z")

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CEO – Leading the Global Health Data Revolution (Part-Time / 0.6 FTE) openEHR International is at a pivotal moment. With growing global momentum behind open, computable health data, we’re recruiting a strategic and diplo…

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## [NEWS: Rachel Dunscombe joins HL7](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/news-rachel-dunscombe-joins-hl7/11674)

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**Author:** [@Pete\_Bouvier](https://discourse.openehr.org/u/Pete_Bouvier)\
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**Last updated:** [8 January 2026 17:03 UTC](https://discourse.openehr.org/t/news-rachel-dunscombe-joins-hl7/11674 "2026-01-08T17:03:22Z")

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openEHR International today announces that its Chief Executive Officer, Rachel Dunscombe, will be leaving her role in January 2026 to join HL7 International as CEO. Under Rachel’s leadership, openEHR International has u…

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