Rebooting versus Rethinking Wound Care in a Changing World

The 2026 EWMA–DEWU Conference theme, “Rebooting versus Rethinking Wound Care in a Changing World,” captures the balance between refinement and transformation in modern wound care practice.

Rebooting represents renewal — refreshing processes, restoring what works, and improving efficiency through evidence-based action. Rethinking goes a step further — urging us to challenge existing models, embrace innovation, and build system-wide change through collaboration and creativity.

As global health systems face new and complex challenges, we are invited to reflect on when to refine and when to reimagine. The conference will bring together experts, practitioners, and innovators to explore how these two approaches can work hand in hand to create a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future for wound care.