Event

Nordic Health Data Summit 2026

On 23 September, the Nordic Health Data Summit 2026 brings together policymakers, experts, researchers, innovators and stakeholders from across the Nordic region and Europe to explore how health data can be used more effectively for research, innovation and better health outcomes.

Location

Oslo Congress Center, Youngs gate 21, 0181, Oslo, Norway

Schedule

Wednesday 23.09.2026 08.30-18.00

CEST / UTC+2

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Safe space principles

The event showcases the results of the Value from Nordic health data project (VALO2), funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers, and highlights how Nordic cooperation can support the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS). Through concrete examples, lessons learned and forward-looking discussions, the summit demonstrates how collaboration across countries can unlock the value of health data while maintaining trust, governance and national responsibilities.

The programme features keynote addresses from decisionmakers, expert discussions, presentations of project results and concrete use cases. Sessions will explore the progress in the implementation of the EHDS across the Nordic countries, share hands-on experiences from cross-country pilot studies using federated analysis and secure processing environments, and discuss an emerging model for Nordic collaboration on the secondary use of health data.

A dedicated session hosted by Norwegian OHDSI National Node (NOR-OMOP) will present opportunities for industry and researchers to engage with health data through common data models, shared analytical tools and Nordic collaboration frameworks. In addition, a session on the status and future potential of Norwegian health data will showcase how national strategies, data infrastructures and research initiatives can enable innovation, research, and collaboration across the Nordics and Europe.

The event is organised by Sitra on behalf of the VALO2 project, in cooperation with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Participation is possible onsite in Oslo, with parts of the programme streamed online.

Attendance is free but advance registration is required. Registration will open on 25 May.

VALO2 is funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Why attend?

By attending, you will:

  • gain practical insights into EHDS implementation;
  • see Nordic cooperation in action;
  • learn from real world use cases;
  • connect with key actors in the health data ecosystem; and
  • help shape what comes next.

Programme

08:30

09:00

Doors open and coffee

09:00

09:25

Opening

09:25

10:15

Session 1: Advancing EHDS – lessons from VALO

10:15

11:10

Session 2: Building a stronger Nordic health data region – from vision to implementation

11:10

11:30

Coffee break

11:30

12:00

Session 3: Unlocking cross-border use of health data – lessons from a Nordic SPE pilot

12:00

12:30

Discussion

12:30

13:30

Lunch

Live stream ends

13:30

15:30

NOR-OMOP and Nordic-Baltic OMOP – building blocks in the Nordic health data landscape

Hosted by Norwegian OHDSI National Node

15:30

15:50

Coffee break

15:50

16:50

Session 5: Status and possibilities for Norwegian health data

Hosted by Norwegian Institute of Public Health

16:50

17:00

Closing

The programme is subject to change. Speakers will be updated at a later stage.

More information

Naomi Wuori

Junior Specialist, Future Well-being solutions

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