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AI has great potential to accelerate the development of new treatments, diagnostics, and medical research, but this requires high‑quality health data. Intensive work is underway on multiple fronts, with cross‑border collaborations helping lay the groundwork for faster implementation of AI in healthcare. This seminar is intended for anyone interested in a more in‑depth discussion.
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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.

Life Science Barometern är SwedenBios årliga undersökning som tar pulsen på den svenska life science-industrin. Rapporten kombinerar aktuell branschstatistik och centrala nyckeltal med insikter från företagsledare och ger en tydlig bild av branschens värdeskapande, utmaningar och framtidstro.

Denmark is moving toward a healthcare system in which digital solutions, health data, and secure infrastructure play an even greater role. As part of the Danish healthcare reform 2024, Digital Health Denmark is being established – a new nationwide organization designed to strengthen digital development and ensure better coherence across the healthcare system.Digital Health Denmark brings together sundhed.dk, the Danish Health Data Authority, MedCom, the National Genome Center, and a number of joint national tasks from the regions. Certain selected functions and regulatory tasks within the Danish Health Data Authority will remain within the Ministry of the Interior and Health to support work within the ministry’s area.In addition, a number of major digitalization initiatives will be carried out as part of the healthcare reform, including a preliminary analysis of a national data platform.

At A great pitch@vitalis, the most innovative Healthtech companies will showcase new digital solutions in healthcare. Attendees can listen to short pitches where 10 companies present their innovations, followed by questions from a distinguished panel. We welcome you to join us for this engaging event with high energy and excitement!

How can public–private partnerships act as a catalyst for transforming healthcare systems? In this keynote, Jakob explores the Danish approach to public–private collaboration in healthcare and life sciences, sharing concrete cases and key learnings from Denmark’s ecosystem.

Digital support for local health and medical services through public-private innovation partnerships.

GLEAMER is a French company shaping the future of medical imaging to support better care for all. Founded in 2017, GLEAMER develops AI-powered solutions designed to assist radiologists in their daily workflows, helping them work more efficiently while maintaining full clinical control. GLEAMER built a unified AI platform for radiology,  covering all major imaging modalities including X-ray, CT, mammography, and MRI. Powered by proprietary foundation models developed in-house, supporting advanced workflows such as worklist prioritization and AI-assisted reporting.

Learn how HealthTech startups and initiatives can boost visibility, AI traffic, and citations from LLMs. This session provides a data-driven framework for Generative Engine Optimization, offering practical strategies for digital, and business teams to become the first trusted answer in AI-powered healthcare search. We will also cover technical website optimization and highlight which health media sources are most frequently cited by AI, helping startups maximize reach and audience engagement.”

Bringing HealthTech products to market isn’t like selling SaaS. This session presents a  go-to-market playbook for regulated markets, showing startups how to turn pilots into real traction fast. Learn practical steps to position your solution, engage early customers, navigate compliance, and build measurable momentum in your first three months.

En strategisk presentation från kommissionen med fokus på EC förväntningar, förhoppningar och insatser i relation till EHDS. 

Faced with the challenges of increased demand for healthcare services and budgetary requirements, Oslo University Hospital partnered with KPMG to build a solution using AI technology to streamline the process from plan to execution of an optimized surgical schedule. Learn how this data driven approach helped the hospital to structure their planning towards a common goal from top management to the clinicians in the ORs.

This session with showcase how Sahlgrenska University Hospital creates impact through strategic partnerships. A concrete example is a collaborative research project together with Medtronic - digital twin in cardiology - aiming at developing an AI model of aortic stenosis patients that supports patient specific evaluation and guide treatment decisions while decreasing workload for clinicians.

Region Stockholm står inför ett omfattande behov av att mappa stora mängder vårdinformation till standardiserade kodverk som SNOMED CT, både inför nytt journalsystem och för att möta interoperabilitetskraven i EHDS. Idag görs detta arbete manuellt av högt specialiserade informatiker, vilket är tidskrävande och svårt att skala upp. En AI-förstudie genomförd 2024 visar att språkmodeller kan stödja och effektivisera mappning genom att föreslå begrepp, hantera synonymer och söka i rätt hierarkier. Resultaten pekar på att AI kan frigöra betydande resurser, förbättra datakvalitet och skapa förutsättningar för enhetlig och interoperabel vårdinformation. Presentationen delar erfarenheter, visar exempel och beskriver nästa steg mot ett smartare, mer automatiserat arbetssätt.

Many Nordic regions have invested in comprehensive EHR systems – robust platforms that deliver stability, coverage, and compliance across the care continuum. The next chapter is not about replacing them, but about extending their value.This keynote explores how healthcare organisations can evolve their existing EHR environments into open ecosystems that foster innovation, interoperability, and data-driven improvement.Drawing from real Nordic examples – including Karolinska University Hospital and Helsinki University Hospital – we’ll discuss how an open ecosystem built around the EHR can enable new workflows, connect data silos, and accelerate innovation through open standards such as openEHR and FHIR.You will gain insight into:How to transform an EHR from a closed system into a platform for collaborationHow to separate data from applications to unlock innovation without risking operationsHow AI and analytics can thrive when the right data foundation is in placeHow stepwise modernisation creates agility without abandoning existing investmentsWho it’s for: healthcare leaders, CIOs, CMIOs, IT architects, and clinical innovators seeking to bridge technology and clinical value.
Key takeaway: The EHR is not the end state – it’s the foundation of a living ecosystem that evolves with care itself.
Lecturers: TBD

This presentation explores findings from a citizen survey conducted in Finland on awareness and attitudes toward the secondary use of health data. Results reveal strong support for research purposes, cautious views on commercial use, and a strong desire among citizens to retain control over their own health data. It will walk through key insights and discuss how these findings could guide practical implementation towards the upcoming EHDS regulation, inviting participants to reflect on their implications.