Introduction to the Nordics

Introduction to the Nordics

Tuesday May 5, 2026 09:15 - 10:00 Innovation Area

Lecturers: Britta Stenson, Ilona Raitakari, Jonas Thulin, Lucie Meltzer, Tine Hylleberg, Trine Radmann

Track: Innovation area

The Nordics are at the forefront of digital health innovation. With some of the world’s most advanced healthcare systems, robust digital infrastructure, and a deeply rooted culture of collaboration and innovation, the region offers a uniquely dynamic environment for health tech and life science companies alike.

Driven by a strong focus on prevention, precision medicine, and research excellence, the Nordic countries are actively shaping the future of healthcare, supported by strong public-private collaboration, world-class research institutions, and vibrant life science ecosystems spanning startups, academia, industry, and healthcare providers.

This session offers a comprehensive introduction to both the Nordic healthcare systems and the broader life science ecosystems in each country. You will gain insights into how the systems are structured, where the real opportunities lie, what challenges to be aware of, and why the Nordics could be your ideal next market.

Language

English

Seminar type

Live + On site

Lecture type

Presentation

Objective of lecture

Other

Conference

Vitalis

Lecturers

Britta Stenson Lecturer

Director Life Science
Vectura

I love Swedish Life Science. I strongly believe that partnerships and ecosystem building is the only way to solve the challenges of tomorrow. As Director Life Science at Vectura Fastigheter, a real-estate company focused on creating innovative spaces in knwoledge-intense environments, I work everyday to strengthen the Swedish Life Science Ecosystem. Some of Vecturas most prominent spaces are Forskaren in Hagastaden in Stockholm, GoCo Innovation City in Gothenburg, Näst in Torslanda and The Loop in Lund.

I have a PhD from Karolinska Institutet and a broad bakground in Life Science, spanning from research to non-profit, medtech, management consulting, investments and trade promotion.

Ilona Raitakari Lecturer

Business Tampere

Jonas Thulin Lecturer

Business Sweden

Lucie Meltzer Lecturer

Norway Health Tech

Tine Hylleberg Lecturer

Embassy of Denmark in Sweden

Trine Radmann Lecturer

Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Denmark .
Embassy of Denmark.

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