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The successful "Health Day" program is being expanded to include Health Week

(Berlin, April 22, 2026) Health Day is back—and bigger than ever this year! Because one day isn’t enough, the pme Familienservice is expanding its successful digital health event into Health Week in 2026. A whole week full of inspiration, live challenges, and community—with Health Day on October 8 as the highlight.

This program is designed for all companies and organizations that wish to provide their employees with innovative ways to promote health and well-being—regardless of industry, role, or position.

New in 2026: Health Week, Highlight: Health Day



Health Week, taking place from October 5 to 9, 2026, brings fresh inspiration to the workplace every day: from a daily sleep challenge and power breaks to boost resilience, to yoga and relaxation, as well as lectures on longevity, nutrition, family health, and artificial intelligence. Interactive Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and a digital community ensure that these health initiatives have a lasting impact.

All sessions are available live and as recordings.

Michèle Penz, Head of Occupational Health Management at pme Familienservice:

"With Health Week, the pme Familienservice is setting an example for modern, practical health promotion—and turning health into a shared experience."

Highlight of the week: Health Day on October 8, 2026

More than 30,000 people have already benefited from Health Day. In 2026, this successful event will take place for the fifth time and once again invite attendees to an inspiring livestream event: Over the course of four concise hours, participants can look forward to hearing from top-notch health experts and prominent speakers who will offer fascinating insights into mental and physical health, resilience, and the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence.

Here are the speakers for 2026:

Carolin Kebekus (comedian, host, and author) speaks with humor and honesty about mental health as she balances her career and family life.

Dr. Esser explainshow artificial intelligence can help us get and stay healthy in our daily lives.

Elena Semechin (Paralympic champion and entrepreneur) explains how, as a top athlete with a visual impairment, she makes decisions based on perception and intuition, and how AI supports her in her daily life.

Inga Bergen (healthcare entrepreneur and AI expert) explains how Gen Z is transforming the healthcare sector with its tech-savvy mindset and what older generations can learn from this.

Philipp Möller (forensic pathologist)demonstrates how our lifestyle leaves its mark on the body and speaks openly about how he copes with the psychological stresses of his profession.

For more information on the topics and how to register, please visit the Health Day & Health Week landing page.

About Health Day & Health Week

The pme Health Day will take place for the fifth time as a livestream in 2026 (in 2021 it was still known as “Digital Health Day”). Over the past few years, it has established itself as a major event in the field of workplace health promotion. More than 30,000 viewers have benefited from the inspiring insights of renowned speakers and industry professionals.

These speakers have previously appeared at our Health Days: Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen, Prof. Dr. Dietrich Grönemeyer, Samuel Koch, Dr. Johannes Wimmer, Dr. Leon Windscheid, Miriam Höller, Steffi Jones, Dr. Pop, Patricia Cammarata, Nathalie Stüben, Bastienne Neumann, and many more.

In 2026, Health Day will be expanded for the first time into a full week of health initiatives—Health Week. It will offer concise tips, live challenges, and a community for sharing ideas and staying motivated.

Companies across the country can sign up for this interactive program for their employees to provide them with valuable insights into their health.

About the pme Familienservice – Provider of EAP and work-life balance services since 1992 

On behalf of more than 1,400 employers, the pme Familienservice helps employees successfully balance their professional and personal lives so they can work with peace of mind. 
The pme Familienservice has a presence in more than 70 locations across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic and employs over 2,000 staff members as well as numerous experts from various fields. Learn more about the pme Familienservice here:familienservice  

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Business psychologist Vera Starker on confidence

Vera Starker is certain that confidence can help us shape our lives and society in a positive way, especially in uncertain times. In this interview, the Spiegel bestselling author talks about how confidence can act as a formative force in our society. She shares personal experiences and gives impulses on how we can remain optimistic in times of crisis and actively bring about positive change.

For me, "being courageous" means acting despite fears

"Courage to be confident" is a very powerful title. What inspired you personally to write a book that deals intensively with this topic?

Vera Starker: I am a confident person by nature. But last year, I realized that all the negative news was increasingly sapping my energy. This led me to take a closer look at the topic of confidence on a scientific level. 

For me, "being courageous" means acting despite fears. And confidence is the key to finding this courage. At a time when we are confronted with many uncertainties, we need the confidence to embrace positive change and take action.

In your book, you emphasize the transformative power of confidence. How do you see the role of confidence as a shaping force in our society?

Confidence has the potential to keep us capable of acting, even in the midst of crises. It enables us not to remain powerless, but to actively seek solutions to solve complex problems. 

Especially in the future, in a world full of challenges, the power of confidence will be crucial in order to continuously adapt and enable positive change. Without confidence, all we can do is hesitate - with confidence, we can create.

In your opinion, what is the first step that each of us can take to actively bring about positive change?

It is important to recognize where we can actually make an impact. Confidence arises above all when we have the feeling that we can make a difference. We should focus on the areas where we can make a direct difference instead of being overwhelmed by things that are beyond our reach. 

The next step is to set realistic goals that match our skills. If we set ourselves goals that are too high and cannot be achieved, we lose our sense of effectiveness. The power of confidence lies in remaining capable of action and bringing about positive change in the areas over which we have influence.

Hate is destructive - confidence is the exact opposite

In one chapter of your book, you deal intensively with the topic of hate. How can we as a society learn to overcome hate and what role does confidence play in bringing about positive change?

Vera Starker: Hate is destructive - confidence is the exact opposite. We have to decide whether we react to hate or rely on confidence. Confidence means clearly recognizing challenges and then looking for opportunities to act - even if they seem small at first. 

It is crucial to surround yourself with people who also have a constructive attitude and strive for positive change. Cohesion creates a force that enables us to move in a positive direction as a society.

Was there a personal moment in your life when "courage to be confident" played a decisive role for you? If so, could you tell us more about it?

Vera Starker: Yes, in my youth I had some very challenging human experiences that presented me with a difficult decision: Should these events define my life or could I overcome them? 

I decided to overcome them, which made me realize that there is always a way - no matter how small it may seem. However, sometimes it takes great courage not to give up and to keep going. 

This moment taught me that confidence doesn't mean closing your eyes to problems, but finding the courage to carry on despite everything.

Lectures, workshops, podcasts that promote our resilience

The "Lost in Space?" initiative invites us with openness and curiosity to explore new paths that give us support and direction in these intense times. Because finding solutions requires strength - and is only possible together. 

With inspiring talks, interactive workshops, podcasts and blog articles, we create space to find inner clarity and strength and remain resilient. Join us on an exciting journey to new perspectives and opportunities!

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