Emergency Congress & Expo
24–25 November 2026, Katowice
Where rescue services, technology, and defense join forces to save lives
LifeSavers 2026 is an event that brings together emergency responders, medical professionals, scientists, technologists, and public safety institutions in one shared space.
Over two days, Katowice will become the hub for discussions on the future of rescue systems and public safety.
A congress connecting people, technology, and the mission of saving lives
24–25 November 2026, Katowice
LifeSavers 2026 is a nationwide congress that brings together the communities of emergency medical services, nursing, uniformed services, defense, safety and security technologies, and public administration.
It’s a meeting space for people who place the highest value on life—paramedics, doctors, engineers, commanders, experts, and industry leaders.
The event’s goal is to share knowledge, experience, and innovations that improve the effectiveness and safety of operations in emergency and high-risk situations.
2 days
of congress
10 rooms
for workshops
2600 m²
of exhibition space
30+
speakers and instructors
2000
participants from across Poland
100+
instytucji i firm partnerskich
Two days full of knowledge, hands-on practice, and experience sharing
Congress program
The program spans two intensive days - participants will take part in lectures, panels, debates, and practical workshops.
Key topics include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Tactical medicine
- Reversible causes of cardiac arrest
- EMS facing a suicide attempt: de-escalation and safe intervention before the negotiator arrives
- Hypothermia
- Legal aspects of paramedic and nurse practice
- Emergencies in dentistry / maxillofacial surgery
- Emergencies in obstetrics, ophthalmology, and pediatrics
- Ergonomics in paramedic work
- Stroke in the pre-hospital system
- Mental health of medical staff
- Toxicology
- Ultrasound in trauma
- ECMO therapy from the basics
- The hemodynamically unstable patient
- Difficult airways
- Triage/qualification for admission to a trauma center
- Pre-hospital ultrasound in EMS: rapid diagnostics when time matters
- Organization and operation of the 112 emergency number
- Comprehensive wound management
Workshops:
- Self-defense techniques for rescue teams
- EMS ultrasound in action: emergencies and cardiac arrest — simulations, teamwork, scenarios
- During the conference, Yoshi Innovation will run hands-on workshops on controlling massive hemorrhage—based on realistic scenarios and focused on fast, effective action in life-threatening situations.
- FAST
- Trauma management / injury treatment
- The first minutes with a teenager after a suicide attempt
- Different airway management techniques
- Ultrasound-guided airway management
- BLS with AED for nurses
Programme Committee
Habilitated Doctor of Medical and Health Sciences
Robert Szymczak
physician, specialist in emergency medicine
Habilitated Doctor
Grzegorz Juszczyk
specialist in public health and prevention
Professor, Habilitated Doctor of Medical Sciences
Natalia Pawlas
physician; specialist in clinical toxicology, intensive care medicine, and occupational medicine; since 2023, Head of the Toxicology Department at the Regional Specialist Hospital No. 5 in Sosnowiec
Habilitated Doctor, University Professor
Joanna Jasińska
Vice-Rector for Teaching and Development, Warszawska Uczelnia Medyczna im. Tadeusza Koźluka (Warsaw Medical University)
What can you expect?
Expo Zone
The Expo Zone is a dynamic space dedicated to partners and exhibitors showcasing innovative solutions that support emergency response and the healthcare system. It’s a place for meeting, dialogue, and knowledge exchange between practice, science, and business.
Life-Saving Technologies
Technologies that save lives
Modern first aid and advanced first aid (KPP) tools
Equipment and solutions supporting first aid, advanced first aid (KPP), and EMS teams.
AEDs and resuscitation
Defibrillators, CPR monitoring systems, and solutions improving resuscitation quality.
AI in emergency response
Patient assessment algorithms, triage, vital-sign detection, smart sensors, and clinical decision-support software.
Integrated communication systems
Next-generation voice communication solutions.
Bleeding control equipment and battlefield medicine
Tourniquets, hemostatic dressings, tactical medical kits, and innovations from combat medicine.
Pre-hospital telemedicine
Remote consultations, data transmission to the Emergency Department, tools for remote diagnostics, and integration with dispatch centers.
Civil defense and crisis management
Solutions for services responsible for evacuation, warning systems, and threat prevention.
Training and simulation
CPR manikins, trauma simulators, VR for crisis-response training, and training systems for emergency services.
Rescue and medical apparel
Specialist clothing, footwear, PPE, and thermal/technical garments.
Rescue equipment
Backpacks, bags, first aid kits, modular medical systems, and accessories enabling rapid response.
Mobile systems and ambulance equipment
Vehicle fit-outs, medical modules, power systems, and vehicle management systems.
Modular first aid kits
First aid sets designed for rescue teams.
Start-up Zone
Innovation for saving lives
Medical and emergency-response start-ups
New companies developing technologies for EMS, volunteer fire brigades (OSP), first aid, and civil protection.
VR solutions
VR training systems, virtual scenarios, and high-fidelity training tools.
Mobile emergency apps
Apps for triage, reporting, AED location, and mass communication/alerts.
Real-time vital-sign sensors
Smart bands, respiration/heart-rate/SpO₂ sensors, alert systems, and tools detecting critical patient changes.
Sustainability Zone
in Emergency Response
Electric vehicles for emergency services
Ambulances, quad bikes, off-road vehicles, and zero-emission mobile units.
Renewable energy in rescue operations
Mobile energy storage systems and solar panels.
Eco-friendly protective materials
Clothing, equipment, and PPE made from biodegradable or low-emission materials.
Who you’ll meet in our Expo Zone
Our exhibitors
Adrenaltika
Emergency response is incredibly exciting—so we say “no more boredom!” We deliver first-aid courses that are truly revolutionary, based on internationally recognized standards. AdrenaLTika is the official, accredited EFR Training Center in Poland. We focus on quality and the details—because in our work, lives are at stake.
4HelpVR
We are a training company and the creator of innovative VR applications, specializing in first aid, occupational health & safety (OHS), fire safety, and environmental education. As virtual reality leaders, we design training programs that fully harness VR’s potential.
BEHAPIX
Training and courses essential for anyone working in OHS or performing OHS duties—also for those planning a career in OHS.
Want to become an exhibitor?
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Congress Partners & Patrons
LifeSavers Partners
Strategic Partners
Honorary Patronage
Scientific Patronage
Mission Partner
Partners
Media Partners
Ambassadors
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Emergency Congress & Expo
24–25 November 2026, Katowice
Where will the congress take place?
Katowice — the heart of modern Silesia
Katowice is a city of transformation and modernity, where industry, science, and innovation form a shared ecosystem.
A region with strong rescue and industrial traditions makes a natural setting for conversations about safety, cooperation, and the future.
International Congress Centre (MCK):
- 26,000 m² of event space
- 10 workshop rooms
- 2,600 m² of EXPO space
- excellent hotel and transport infrastructure
This is where we talk about the future of safety and emergency response—in the heart of Poland, connecting Europe.
Congress organizer:
ORSO Association
A shared mission
In the end, it’s not about promotion—it’s about working together for safety, health, and cooperation. LifeSavers 2026 partners co-create an event that strengthens services, develops competencies, and inspires better response in crisis situations.
Attend or become a Partner of LifeSavers 2026
Contact us to discuss the details.
Agata Kołodziej
Partnerships & Sponsorship Coordinator