EstateVision 2026: The Convenzis Health Estates Conference

London calling! Our first presentation at the NHS is coming up, we are heading at the Convenzis Health Estate conference. We hope to contribute to the ambitious net zero NHS plans for 2040/2045 and work at trust level to decarbonise, save costs and reduce waste volumes!

Belgium Pneumology Days 2025

Keynote speech during the Belgium Pneumology Days! on December 12 at 16:00, Dr. Brecht De Tavernier will deliver a keynote on the impact of Air Pollution and Climate change on Health, and how the healthcare sector contributes

The Circular Healthcare summit 2025

On December 1st, NZHI will pitch at The Circular Healthcare summit 2025, an inspiring event that brings together visionary start-ups shaping the circular economy of tomorrow.

A podcast about healthcare decarbonisation

‘Operatie Duurzaam’ is a Dutch podcast that invites healthcare professionals, scientists and entrepreneurs to discuss the transition to circular healthcare, including Dr. Niek Sperna Weiland (anesthesiologist, Amsterdam UMC), Theo Latinga (Cleanlease), and Brecht De Tavernier (ZAS/NZHI). In this podcast, we talk about how you can create movement in a busy hospital environment, inspire real engagement on the work floor, and take small actions that drive system-wide impact.  

(Spoken in Dutch)

A spoedcast about sustainable emergency

The “emergency podcast” is well known in Belgium and shares medical stories and insights, mainly from the emergency department. This episode is all about making healthcare more sustainable, with Dr Brecht De Tavernier as a guest. 

(Spoken in Dutch)

ZOL Genk symposium footprint of healthcare

Invited by the emergency physicians of the ZOL hospital, a presentation about the impact and the decarbonization of healthcare will be given by Dr Brecht De Tavernier.

Jan Palfijn symposium footprint of healthcare

Invited by the anaesthetists of the Jan Palfijn hospital, a presentation about the impact and the decarbonization of healthcare will be given by Dr Brecht De Tavernier.

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Co-creation session on green pharmaceuticals

During this webinar Alexandra Vandevyvere (Flanders Circular) will bring together various stakeholders to work together as part of the Green Deel Duurzame zorg. Various speakers including Emma Witteveen (RIVM), Katrien De Rouck (E17 Network), Dirk Halet (VITO) and Brecht De Tavernier (ZAS/NZHI) will share their experiences.

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VITAZ symposium footprint of healthcare

Invited by VITAZ, a presentation about the impact and the decarbonization of healthcare will be given by Dr Brecht De Tavernier.

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NZHI present at HLTH Europe 2025

We are at our booth in Amsterdam to meet 5,000+ leaders and innovators spanning the European healthcare landscape.

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Green Deal Sustainable Healthcare Flanders

At this yearly gathering, Dr Brecht De Tavernier gave, together with Dirk Halet a presentation on medicines in wastewater: Practical cases that inspire sustainable and integrated health solutions 

We Act Conference

Berlin

Keynote speech by Dr Brecht De Tavernier at the forum for sustainability in healthcare. The forum brings together all stakeholders in the field of healthcare. 

How to decarbonize your Emergency Department?

Brasschaat 

Presentation of Dr Brecht De Tavernier for emergency physicians at the KLINA Hospital Brasschaat. How to measure your impact and select the right interventions that have ecological impact and reduce costs?

Mauser Healthcare Waste Conference Breda - 26.03.25 

Mauser Packaging Solutions organises a conference on reducing waste and net zero strategy in healthcare. Our co-founder Dr. Brecht De Tavernier is giving a presentation, next to different interesting players in the sustainable health ecosystem such as Liam Hogg, head of waste and resources at the NHS. 

Vlerick Healthcare Management Programme - Guest lecture  

This course prepares healthcare and management professionals for the many challenges in the sector. Dr. Brecht De Tavernier is invited to give a guest lecture about how to approach the climate and other environmental challenges in hospital, and how to convert these obstacles into economic and healthcare opportunities.

Dodoens symposium footprint of healthcare

Invited by Dodoens, a presentation about the impact and the decarbonization of healthcare will be given by Dr Brecht De Tavernier.

Sustainability in Healthcare Summit - Cleanlease 

Keynote presentation of Dr Brecht De Tavernier on how to decarbonize a medical department, a hospital and the healthcare sector. During the Sustainability in Healthcare Summit, focus will be on engaging with each other in discussion about what is needed to accelerate and taking concrete action.

How to decarbonize your Emergency Department?

Leuven 

Presentation of Dr Brecht De Tavernier for emergency physicians at the Universitary Hospital Leuven. How to measure your impact and select the right interventions that have ecological impact and reduce costs?

NZHI at Medica Messe 

Düsseldorf - 11-14.11.24

NZHI goes global, ready to decarbonize the healthcare sector outside of Belgium. We are heading for MEDICA Düsseldorf, the world's leading event for healthcare innovation. Our booth is in the start-up village: hall 13 D77-30 is the place to be for a chat or a biscuit. 🍪

We will also be speaking at the MEDICA Innovation Forum 2024. Catch our session in hall 13, booth E63 on Thursday 14th at 12.40. We'll be sharing insights on sustainability in healthcare and how to implement real change. 

Presentation on heat-related illnesses - BeSEDim

Brecht De Tavernier is speeching at the event 'Emergency Medicine in the face of climate change', organised by the Belgian Society of Emergency and Disaster Medicine.

How to make your ED more sustainable - Copenhagen 

Presentation of Dr Brecht De Tavernier at the summit of the European Society for Emergency Medicine. How to measure your impact and select the right interventions that have ecological impact and reduce costs?

Presentation VLAKWA conference - Antwerp -

Many pharmaceuticals leave toxic traces in the water. Dr Brecht De Tavernier gives a lecture on environmental friendly prescribing and possible alternatives at VLAKWA.

Selected for incubator programme 

We're proud to announce that NZHI was selected by 'The Circular Kickstart' to follow an incubator programme. Together with 20 other healthcare start-ups we get the opportunity to boost our business and accelerate the shift towards sustainability.