Event

VALO stakeholder forum: Nordic health data collaboration

Schedule

Tuesday 20.05.2025 11.30-16.00

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Join us at the VALO stakeholder forum to discuss Nordic collaboration on the harmonised implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS). The event will take place on 20 May 2025 in Gothenburg, Sweden and will be streamed online.

The event will showcase the interim results of the Value from Nordic health data – VALO project, which aims to establish common principles for implementing the EHDS regulation in the Nordic countries, streamline research and innovation activities, and test the use of health data across borders.

Funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers, VALO is a collaborative effort between Finland, Iceland and Sweden, with Norway and Denmark participating as observers.

Don’t miss this chance to engage with key stakeholders and contribute to the future of health data collaboration in the Nordic region!

The event forms part of the VITALIS conference. Attendance is free but prior registration is required.

Registered participants will receive access to the wider VITALIS exhibition, the Innovation Area and the Open Stage. In addition, registered participants will be provided an opportunity to register for a discounted price for the full VITALIS programme.

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8:30 – 9:00	Doors open and coffee
9:00-9:10	Greetings and welcome
9:10-9:35	Session 1 – Creating the future of health and well-being: European Health Data Space in the Nordics u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eMarkus Kalliolau003c/strongu003e, Programme Director, Finnish Innovation Fund Sitrau003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eNima Jokilaaksou003c/strongu003e, Specialist, Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra This introductory session provides an overview of the EHDS and its broader implications. Learn from Europe’s leading expert why the EHDS matters, where we are in the implementation process and how European countries are jointly moving ahead.
9:35-10:30	Session 2 – Panel discussion: how can the Nordics lead? Secondary use of health data & Nordic model for collaboration u003cstrongu003eu003cbru003eSigríður Haraldsdóttir Elínardóttiru003c/strongu003e, Head of division health information, Directorate of Health Icelandu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eRebekka Björg Guðmundsdóttiru003c/strongu003e, Project manager, Directorate of Health Icelandu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003ePÄivi Östlingu003c/strongu003e, Principal Researcher, SciLifeLabu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eMikael Rinnetmäkiu003c/strongu003e, Founder, Sensotrendu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eCasandra Grundstromu003c/strongu003e, Associate Professor, Norwegian University of Science and Technologyu003cbru003e Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the development of the Nordic model for collaboration on the secondary use of health data, building on the published VALO report. Aligned with both the EHDS and the Nordic sustainability goals for 2030, the model aims to bring together stakeholders to enhance cross-border collaboration and efficiency. This session will delve into potential future collaborations that can drive innovation and improve health outcomes across the region.
10:30-11:00	Coffee break
11:00-11:45	Session 3 – National and collaborative preparations for EHDS implementation u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eMarkus Kalliolau003c/strongu003e, Programme Director, Sitrau003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eHåvard Kolle Riisu003c/strongu003e, Head of DepartmenT, Norwegian Institute of Public Healthu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eMichel Silvestriu003c/strongu003e, Head of Unit, Department of Analysis and investigation, Swedish eHealth Agency This session provides an overview of the preparations for the EHDS through national case studies. Additionally, we will discuss findings on how Nordic agencies are gearing up for EHDS implementation.
11:45-12:35	Session 4 – Improving Nordic healthcare efficiency: research from the Nordics u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eÅslaug Hellandu003c/strongu003e, Professor, University of Oslou003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eSusanna Flahertyu003c/strongu003e, Healthcare Director and Country Manager Finland, IQVIAu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eQi Liu003c/strongu003e, Physician Executive, InterSystems u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eGustav Klingstedtu003c/strongu003e, OMOP-model expert, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eChristian Högbergu003c/strongu003e, Health Data Entrepreneur u0026amp; Change Agent, edenceHealth NV u0026amp; Passion 2 Improve AB This comprehensive session will cover multiple aspects of healthcare data initiatives and pioneering research in the Nordic countries. Topics include situational mapping of OMOP readiness in the Nordic countries, VALO Pilot focused on metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the future of OMOP in the Nordics.
12:35-12:45	Closing remarks