What is the HL7 FHIR Foundations Bootcamp?

The HL7 FHIR Foundations Bootcamp is a hands-on Preconference Program designed for professionals who are new to FHIR and want to build a strong foundation in the fundamentals.

This program provides a structured introduction to the core concepts of HL7 FHIR — from resources and REST APIs to profiling, search, terminologies, and SMART on FHIR. Through expert-led sessions, live demos, and practical exercises, participants build a strong foundation they can immediately apply in real-world FHIR projects and discussions.

Whether you’re technical or non-technical, this Bootcamp gives you the essential knowledge, tools, and community context to get the most out of FHIR DevDays.

Who Should Attend?

The FHIR Foundations Bootcamp is ideal for:

• Developers, architects, and engineers new to HL7 FHIR
• Project managers and product managers working on FHIR-based initiatives
• Business and clinical professionals supporting interoperability projects
• Anyone planning to attend DevDays who wants a strong foundation before the main conference

No prior FHIR experience is required.

Why Attend?

Start your FHIR journey with confidence

• Build a solid understanding of FHIR fundamentals you can immediately apply in your own projects
• Learn the core building blocks: resources, REST APIs, search, profiling, and terminologies
• Get hands-on exposure through demos and practical exercises
• Discover key tools and how to navigate the FHIR ecosystem and community
• Meet leading FHIR experts and fellow newcomers in an approachable setting
• Turn three days at DevDays into a more valuable, productive learning experience

Program & Speakers

This Bootcamp is designed to balance theory, practice, and community, and will feature a structured learning path combining:

• 10:30 AM – Registration & Coffee
• 11:00 AM – Introduction to FHIR, REST & Terminologies, including demos and practical exercises
  Mirjam Baltus, Firely
• 1:00 PM – Lunch
• 2:00 PM – Sessions on Profiling and Search, including demos and practical exercises
  Mirjam Baltus, Firely
• 3:45 PM – Break
• 4:00 PM – Introduction to SMART on FHIR
  Gino Canessa, Microsoft
• 4:30 PM – Introduction to HL7 and the HL7 community
  Daniel Bach, HL7 International
• 5:00 PM – Q&A with FHIR leaders
  James Agnew, Smile Digital Health, Gino Canessa, Microsoft, Grahame Grieve, HL7 International, Ewout Kramer, Firely and Lloyd McKenzie, Dogwood Health Consulting
• 5:30 PM – Welcome drinks with the wider FHIR DevDays community