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Full access to the main online event, including matchmaking, program + keynotes, round-tables and workshops
Limited number. Access to the physical side-event that includes entertainment part and dinner.
A virtual stand for showcasing your company / product. Includes 2 attendee tickets to the online event
As an attendee you will get:
Once the restrictions for massive gatherings are removed, we will have an exciting post-event entertainment, consisting of an amazing dinner and a really fun activity.
Number of seats - up to 100,
Date - to be announced,
Place - Helsinki,
Agenda - networking and fun
The main theme of the event is “a New Normal after the covid-19 impact”. All sides of the health industry have experienced changes, it is now time to reshape a New Normal.
The list of the topics will be constantly updating, with the emphasis on:
Working remotely became the New normal now, and we go along with it, letting people reach their goals in a comfortable atmosphere.
The Online Tool allows us to imitate all elements of a regular in-person event. You will be able to chat with roughly 1000 attendees of the event, have audio/video meetings and many more.
The program will include:
Unconference is a type of event where agenda is not strictly regulated by organizers, but is rather co-created by attendees. It is less formal than a regular conference, and the main focus lays on making new and deeper connections in a relaxed atmosphere.
All our guests (including you!) will have something to bring to the table of the New Normal after covid-19 discussion, and the content part will be created during the mutual exchange of information at our professionally guided round-tables.
Let's reform the Health together!
Join now to start contributing to the content of the event!
07.10.20
We will have around 1000 people joining the virtual event.
You definitely should attend, if you are one of the following:
09:30 - Pre-Event - Morning Energizing Fitness Session
10:00 - GRAND OPENING
Welcome words by Jan Vapaavuori , Mayor of Helsinki
Welcome words by Juha Paakkola, Director, Health Capital Helsinki
“Cooperation and innovation for strengthening prevention and future pandemic preparedness” by Päivi Sillanaukee, Health and Wellbeing Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
“Understanding COVID-19 case numbers” Timothée Dub, Infectious Disease Control and Vaccinations Unit, THL
11:00 Round table discussions:
“How healthcare, pharma, and startups can collaborate successfully to benefit patients” - powered by Health Capital Helsinki and co-led by HCH, Novartis, Terveystalo, and Veil.ai - 90 min session
“Fundraising Strategy for Digital Health Startups: Using the SERAF Methodology” hosted by Will Cardwell, Courage Ventures
"Transitioning to remote work: what we’ve lost and what we’ve gained" led by Patrick Mitchell and Hai Vo, Ayaya.Works
12:00 Round-table discussions:
“New Remote Healthcare Solutions: when supply meets demand” - led by Niko Lönn, Tampere University Hospital, HealthHUB Manager
“Rapid deployment of PPEs from small scale startups” - A case study - led by Metropolia Entrepreneurship Society
"Technology supporting smart ageing and care at home" powered by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Hosted by Heidi Anttila, THL; Katja Pulli, THL; and Marketta Niemelä, VTT
"Regulatory Due Diligence: The Win-Win for Startup and Investor" led by Heikki Pitkänen, Lean Entries
12:30 Round-table discussions:
“Expanding your business to the UK and Europe” - session led by David D'Alton, Oyster Venture Partners; Martin Shiderov, UK DIT London; Mari Aaltonen, DIT Finland; Benny Daniels, Oyster Venture Partners - 90 min session
Afternoon Fitness Break - 30 min session
13:00 Round-table discussions:
“Preventive mental healthcare and stress management”
“Growth Capital for Health startups - key learning from the past and how to move forward” - hosted by Vesa Riihimäki, Nordea Growth Partners
14:00 Round-table discussions and sessions:
“Future of Nordic Health: where are we heading to?” - led by Minna Storm, Ecca Nordic and Ilkka Räsänen, Sitra (
“Health Incubator Helsinki: presenting the incubator and its companies” - showcase
“Harnessing the power of health data and analytics in the COVID-19 response – Frameworks, models and ethical considerations” - led by Ahmed El Saeed and Patricia Loh, United Nations Technology Innovation Lab
15:00 Round-table discussions:
“Wellbeing of elderly in the post-COVID-19 environment”
“Avoiding Ineffective tools for changing attitudes in a population to ensure their survival” - led by Reidar Wasenius
"Converging digital and Life sciences technologies. Success cases from Flanders” - showcase session led by Flanders Investment and Trade and flanders.health
16:00 Round-table discussions and sessions
“Scaling up Deep Tech Companies” led by Inka Mero, Voima Ventures
“Evolution in US Healthcare Through COVID. Facts and Myths. How to Play the New Game” - fireside chat by Val Kratzman, Business Finland US; Jonathan Gertler, Back Bay Life Science Advisors; Jason Bowne, Jefferson Health; Tom Sudow, Cleveland Clinic Innovations
“Sustainable Healthcare” led by Daniel Eriksson, Nordic Center of Sustainable Healthcare
17:00 Round-table discussions and sessions:
“Bringing health tech research from universities and hospitals to the market” - led by Markus J Herrgård, BioInnovation Institute
"The world's most integrated health region – why the Nordics should focus on prevention and sharing of data" powered by Nordic Innovation and hosted by Thordur Reynisson and Rasmus Malbord
Relaxing Fitness Session
18:00 Closing words