Panel Discussion– What is required for Nordic companies on the international stage? Passed
Thursday May 25, 2023 14:30 - 15:00 F2
Moderator: Britta Stenson
Panelists: Björn Ursing, Isabelle ZABLIT-SCHMITZ, Nima Jokilaakso
Track: Innovation, Swedish Digital Health on the international stage
Topic
Innovation
Language
English
Seminar type
On site only
Conference
Vitalis
Lecturers
Britta Stenson Moderator
PhD, Program Manager
Business Sweden
As a program manager at Business Sweden, I focus everyday on strengthening Swedish Life Science, with a special focus on Digital Health.
I have a PhD from Karolinska Institutet and experience from non-profit, MedTech and management consulting. I have a passion for life science, business, healthcare and organizational development - and the color red.
Björn Ursing Panelist
Sr Project Manager Life Science & Health
Nederländernas ambassad
In the role at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Stockholm, Björn Ursing heads the initiative to connect the life science sectors in Sweden and the Netherlands. Both countries are strong in life science with cutting edge research, thriving companies and innovative communities. The ongoing projects are #dualmarketentry for digital health start-ups, connecting investors in life science and broadening the network and competitiveness among service providers. Björn Ursing is a strong advocate for the service providers important role in the life science ecosystem.
Björn Ursing has spent 30 years in life sciences working in academia as Assoc Prof at Karolinska Institutet, as COO at a service provider in Copenhagen, in inward investment in Umeå, for the Swedish life science community at SwedenBIO, and board member.
Isabelle ZABLIT-SCHMITZ Panelist
Europe and International Director for Digital Health
Ministry of Health and Prevention
Isabelle Zablit-Schmitz joined the French Ministry of Health in 2020 as Europe & International Director for Digital Health. She coordinates actions involving France in Digital Health’ international initiatives and relationships with major institutions as WHO, OECD, G7 and G20, as well as bilateral partnerships. She is the representative for France in the European eHealth Network, co-chaired by European Commission and the Member States (currently, France). More recently, her team has been in charge of the French Presidency of the council of the European Union for Digital Health.
Nima Jokilaakso Panelist
PhD, Senior Advisor
Business Finland
Business Finland is the government organization for innovation funding and trade, travel and investment promotion.
As senior advisor Nima coaches SME companies in their internationalisation efforts to the Swedish market.
Nima is a strong advocate for cross-disciplinary and cross-border collaboration, and currently acts as international coordinator for health.