What is everyday life like for long-distance drivers in terms of their health? On June 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., this question will be the focus of an event organized by the Section on Prevention in Transportation of the International Social Security Association (ISSA). The symposium will take place in Hamburg and online. Contributions from several European countries will address the living conditions of drivers on the road. They will address access to medical care during cross-border journeys. The event will focus on practical examples of international care initiatives, telemedicine solutions, and health protection programs. Participation is possible in person and online. The event languages are German and English (simultaneous translation). The ISSA Section on Prevention in Transportation is organizing the symposium in cooperation with the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for Commercial Transport, Postal Logistics and Telecommunication, BG Verkehr.
Details
- European symposium organized by the ISSA Section on Prevention in Transportation in collaboration with BG Verkehr
- Date: 3 June 2026, 09:00 am - 05:00 pm (CEST), followed by a networking event from 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm (CEST)
- Location: BG Verkehr Headoffice, Ottenser Hauptstr. 54, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
- Format: In‑person event with live stream, participation is free of charge
- Languages: German and English with simultaneous interpretation
- Registration will be open from 2 March 2026. The registration deadline for in-person participation is 2 May 2026, and for online participation it is 28 May 2026.
- For more information and registration, please visit the event website. This site will continuously be updated with more details in the days ahead.
https://www.issa.int/events/prevention/2026-symposium-healthy-truck-drivers
Contact
- Evelien Jonkeren (Program) Ulrike Ruschke (Organization)
- E-mail secretariat(at)issa-transportation.org
- Tel. +49 40 3980 2200