Introduction to the Nordics Passed
Tuesday May 14, 2024 09:15 - 10:15 Innovation Area
Lecturers: Britta Stenson, Ervin Alic, Heidi Tikanmaki, Marija Ljungdahl Caganic
Track: Innovation Area
The Nordic region is a strong market for digital health, due to the advanced healthcare systems, technological infrastructure and culture of innovation. With a focus on innovation, prevention, precision medicine and a strong research ecosystem, the Nordics offer fertile ground for digital health solutions to improve healthcare delivery, empower patients, and address the growing burden of chronic diseases. This session is a great opportunity to get to know the Nordic healthcare systems and their possibilities, challenges and why the Nordic market is a great fit for you!
Topic
Innovation
Seminar type
On site only
Lecture type
Presentation
Target audience
Management/decision makers
Politicians
Organizational development
Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR
Technicians/IT/Developers
Researchers
Students
Care professionals
Healthcare professionals
Patient/user organizations
Keyword
Innovation/research
Conference
Vitalis
Lecturers
Britta Stenson Lecturer
Head of Global Industry Network
Business Sweden, Head of Global Industry Network Life Science
Britta is a goal-oriented and driven program manager, equipped with a robust scientific background. Her diverse experiences span academia, non-profit, and MedTech, reflecting her versatility and adaptability across different sectors. With a profound passion for life science, business, healthcare, and organizational development, Britta excels in roles that allow her to contribute meaningfully to these domains. Thriving on challenges, Britta finds her stride when presented with opportunities to make a difference. Currently serving at Business Sweden, she channels her focus into the everyday task of fortifying Swedish Life Science. Britta's dedication to strengthening the industry underscores her commitment to driving positive change within the life science landscape.
Ervin Alic Lecturer
Senior Advisor
Innovation Norway
Ervin is a Senior Advisor at Innovation Norway in Stockholm, focusing on helping Norwegian healthtech companies understanding the Swedish market and establish their business here.
Heidi Tikanmaki Lecturer
Key Account Director, Health & Life Science
BusinessOulu
Greetings, my name is Heidi Tikanmäki and representing the Health and Life Science business sectors and companies in Finland, City of Oulu. Internationalization and business growth is in our main target, boosting the business high lights in healthcare and Life Science sector.
Throughout the course of my career, I have advised a wide range of diverse companies on their corporate investment strategies as well as internalization and legal matters in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries while bringing innovative business development and marketing solutions that enhance growth and increase revenue. I am an effective communicator and operations strategist with the ability to lead people in a way that encourages collaboration and enhances relationships.
Looking forward to meeting you soon in Vitalis!
Marija Ljungdahl Caganic Lecturer
Senior Advisor, Health & Life Sciences
Danish Embassy
I have vast experience from innovation, digitalization, life sciences and international trade. Prior to my position at the Danish Embassy in Stockholm, I worked in the southern Swedish innovation system in roles ranging from project manager, business developer and industrial liaison.
In my current role as Senior Advisor at the Danish Embassy, my role includes representing the interests of Danish Health & Life Science industries as well as policy and interest monitoring, facilitation, communication, public affairs and government relations.