Healthcare organisations and systems across Europe face complex challenges with regard to the delivery of care. In a context of austerity, researchers, policy makers and managers need to apply the best available evidence in managerial decision making and this is reflected in the concept of evidence-based management.Inspired by the use of evidence in the decision making of healthcare professionals, champions of evidence-based management assume that the systematic use of the best available evidence in managerial decision making will improve healthcare provision. However, several questions and challenges remain with regard to the conceptualisation, application and implications of evidence-based management in healthcare.Interactive sessions and several networking opportunities together with an informal and relax atmosphere will facilitate discussions and exchanges among representatives of all health sectors coming from all around Europe and beyond.