February 18, Vienna, Austria - The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is pleased to further strengthen its partnership with GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) ahead of ECR 2026, as both organizations continue their collaboration to advance the future of medical imaging. The European Congress of Radiology (ECR), taking place March 4-8, 2026, will once again serve as a global stage for innovation, where GE HealthCare will present some of its boldest ideas yet, designed to address the most pressing challenges in healthcare. This steady partnership highlights the shared commitment of both entities to advancing healthcare, supporting the radiology community, and accelerating innovation that improves outcomes for patients and providers. “GE HealthCare has been a long-standing and highly engaged partner of the ESR, and our collaboration around ECR 2026 reflects a shared focus on supporting radiologists in their daily practice,” said ECR 2026 Congress President Prof. Minerva Becker. “Together we work to connect technological innovation with clinical education, research and professional exchange. This partnership plays an important role in ensuring that advances showcased at ECR are relevant, practical and aligned with the evolving needs of the radiology community.” Elie Chaillot, President and CEO of GE HealthCare International, added “We are proud to continue our collaboration with the European Society of Radiology for ECR 2026. At GE HealthCare, intentional innovation guides every advancement we bring to clinicians and patients. Building on our long‑standing collaboration with ESR, we look forward to showcasing solutions that support more precise diagnoses, enable more personalized care decisions, and strengthen clinical efficiency. Our focus is on advancing solutions purposefully designed to deliver better outcomes for patients and clinicians.” Radiology departments are under unprecedented pressure, facing staff shortages, rising demand for imaging, rapid technological shifts, and increasing expectations for operational efficiency. In this environment, GE HealthCare is committed to advancing intentional innovation by developing cloud‑based and AI‑enabled technologies that help transform data into actionable insights, accelerate precise diagnoses and treatment decisions, and improve workflow efficiency across care settings. With more than $5.1 billion in innovation investment since 20231, GE HealthCare is driving an innovation renaissance across disease states. At ECR 2026, the company will showcase seven significant new product that combine state‑of‑the‑art imaging technology with advanced digital, computational and AI capabilities, purposefully designed to meaningfully reduce cognitive load, automate routine tasks, streamline workflows and support providers in delivering more accurate, timely and personalized care. As part of its presence at ECR 2026, GE HealthCare will also host an evening event “Imaging Innovation” at the MAK – Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna on March 5, bringing together industry leaders, innovators and partners for a special preview of the next generation of CT and MR technology. This gathering will feature expert talks, networking opportunities, and discussions on key trends shaping the future of medical imaging, offering guests a unique opportunity to experience GE HealthCare’s boldest ideas first-hand. About the European Congress of Radiology The ECR is the annual meeting of the European Society of Radiology (ESR), representing more than 149,000 members from 188 countries. As one of the largest medical congresses globally, the ECR attracts thousands of participants each year. Its technical exhibition showcases hundreds of companies and stands as one of Europe’s premier medical exhibitions About GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. GE HealthCare is a leading global healthcare solutions provider of advanced medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and AI, cloud and software solutions that help clinicians tackle the world’s most complex diseases. Serving patients and providers for 130 years, GE HealthCare is delivering bold innovations designed for the next era of medicine across its Imaging, Advanced Visualization Solutions, Patient Care Solutions, and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics segments to help clinicians deliver more personalized, precise patient care. We are a $20.6 billion business with approximately 54,000 colleagues working to create a world where healthcare has no limits. GE HealthCare is proud to be among 2025 Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Insights for the latest news, or visit our website https://www.gehealthcare.com for more information. Media contacts Lena Weissenbacher Senior Communications Manager GE HealthCare +43 664 186 3301 [email protected] Footnote: 1. Includes research and development expense plus engineering costs for design follow-through on new product introductions and key product lifecycle maintenance subsequent to the initial product launch reported within cost of revenues.
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