8:30 – 9:30 Keynote Session
Joint Morning Keynote
Precision and the Future of Health and Care
Rainbow Stage (room 101AB)
Precision health is the future of health and care. Not only does it shift the focus from a one-size-fits-all approach to personalised, targeted interventions, it also looks at our citizens´ health through a – life-long approach with a focus on prevention, quality of life, social determinants, and healthy active living. Precision health enables health professionals to understand individual variations in genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors, which allows for more accurate risk assessment, disease prevention, and tailored treatment strategies. Precision health maximises the effectiveness of interventions, minimises adverse effects, optimises resource as well as empowers individuals to take an active role in their own health. Precision health is the answer to improve clinical and financial outcomes while delivering a better patient experiences.
- Ann Aerts, Head of Novartis Foundation, Switzerland
- Dr. Charles Alessi, Chief Clinical Officer, éditohealth, United Kingdom
- Prof. Richard Barker, Chairman, Chairman, United Kingdom
- Dr. Duncan Selbie, former Chief Executive of Public Health England, President of the International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI), United Kingdom
- Dr. Päivi Sillanaukee, Special Envoy for Health and Wellbeing, Ministry for Social Affairs and Health, Finland
9:00 – 10:30 ESC Session
ESC Digital Health
Red Stage (room 101C)
Connected health
Medical data transfer from citizens or patients using wearables or from healthcare applications in patient’s homes will be a key element of the medical pathway of the future. Safe and secure data transfer are key elements to ensure appropriate healthcare management. Also legal boundaries need to be set to ensure only appropriate use of digital biomonitoring based on the will of the patient. Many stakeholders are involved in this very dynamically developing field. It is the aim of the session to address specific perspectives in this process.
- Dr. Emma Svennberg, Karolinska Institute, Sweden
- Prof. Axel Bauer, Innsbruck Medical University, Austria
- Axel Verstrael, Hasselt University, Belgium
10:00 – 12:30 – TEHDAS
TEHDAS Stakeholder Forum
Room 103
TEHDAS, the joint action Towards the European Health Data Space, is coming to an end. The Stakeholder forum is pleased to invite experts, professionals and decision-makers in the health sector across Europe to the final event of the project to learn about the results and to discuss the current development of the European health data space. As the project advances more extensive use of health data across Europe, TEHDAS provided elements to the European Commission’s legislative proposal on the EU’s health data space published in May 2022. Toward the end of the project, we will give recommendations to facilitate the successful implementation of the European health data space. The TEHDAS Stakeholders forum is free of charge but requires prior registration. Space is limited. Registration will stay open until maximum capacity is reached.
To register please visit the TEHDAS website.
- Jyrki Katainen, President of Sitra, Finland
- Markus Kalliola, Project Director & TEHDAS Coordinator, Sitra, Finland
- Enrique Bernal-Delgado, Senior scientist in Health Services and Policy Research, Institute of Health Sciences in Aragon, Spain
- Michel Silvestri, Head of Unit, Swedish eHealth Agency, Sweden
- Louise Mathieu, Researcher, Sciensano, Belgium
- Tapani Piha, Senior Advisor, Sitra, Finland
- Henrique Martins, Associate Professor, ISCTE – Lisbon University Institute, Portugal
- Antonio Estrella, Author & Strategic Futurist, Singapore
- Elizabeth Kuiper, Associate Director and Head of the Social Europe and Wellbeing programme, European Policy Centre, Belgium
- Anders Nordström, Ambassador for Global Health, Swedish Foreign Ministry, Sweden
- Sirpa Pietikäinen, Member of the European Parliament, Finland
11:00 – 12:30 Concurrent Sessions
Precision Health and Care
Toward a Life-Long Approach to Health – Why and How?
Green Stage (room 101D)
This session explores the rapidly evolving landscape of managing care and non-communicable diseases, with digital technologies enabling precision health and precision medicine. Precision health extends beyond disease remediation to include personalised risk reduction and lifestyle improvement, integrating clinical and behavioural care approaches. Artificial Intelligence advancements facilitate more personalised, mechanised care. We critically assess the feasibility, legal parameters, and privacy concerns linked to GDPR interpretation in such deployments, questioning whether this “radical” approach can be widely applied.
- Ann Aerts, Head of Novartis Foundation, Switzerland
- Dr. Charles Alessi, Chief Clinical Officer, éditohealth, United Kingdom
- Prof. Richard Barker, Chairman, Metadvice, United Kingdom
- Bogi Eliason, Director of Health, Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies,Denmark
- Prof. David Lowe, Honorary Professor, University of Glasgow and Clinical Director, Scottish Health Innovation Partnership, Scotland
- Gez Medinger, Author, United Kingdom
- Agathe Acchiardo, Founder and Director, Think Next Ltd, United Kingdom
- Aline Noizet, Founder, Digital Health Connector, Spain
for health sake
Workforce Shortages and Burnouts – Breaking the Vicious Cycle
Blue Stage (room 102)
Addressing healthcare professionals’ burnout requires a holistic approach involving reducing work stressors, implementing effective support systems, and encouraging involvement in technological decisions to avoid added complexities. Today’s discussion, featuring global healthcare and tech leaders, aims to unravel the root causes of burnout and propose evidence-based initiatives that prioritize clinicians’ caregiving roles while strategically integrating technology. Our goal is to break the cycle of burnout and job dissatisfaction, ensuring technology serves as a solution, not a burden.
- Jane Dwelly, Vice President International, CHIME, United Kingdom
- Dr. Keith Grimes, Digital Health and Innovation Consultant, Curistica, United Kingdom
- Begoña San Jose, Clinical Psychologist, Founder and CEO, Be and Go, Austria
- Yahel Halamish, Principal, Nina capital, Spain
- Chair: Dr. Aditi U. Joshi, Founder, Nagamed Digital Consulting, USA/France
Upgraded Life
Digital Health for Kids – Navigating a New Era of Care and Well-being
Rainbow Stage (room 101AB)
In this thought-provoking session, join us as we explore the transformative power of digital health for children. Discover how technology is revolutionizing healthcare delivery, from the clinical setting to the comfort of home. Delve into the benefits and challenges of leveraging digital tools to enhance care for children, addressing topics such as telemedicine, remote monitoring, and virtual reality. Gain insights into the impact of digital engagement on children’s social skills and mental health. Together, let’s unlock the potential of digital health to shape a brighter future for the well-being of our young generation.
- Dr. Katarina Gehrmann, Head of Digital and Innovation Services, Helsinki Children’s Hospital, Finland
- Francesca Wuttke, CEO, Nen Health, Spain
- Astrid Galdeano, Crohn’s Disease Patient, France
- Päivi Leppänen, Senior Specialist, Finnish National Agency for Education, Finland
- Marco Suvilaakso, Co-Founder, NucuBaby, Finland
- Päivi Leppänen, Senior specialist, Finnish National Agency for Education
ESC Digital Health
Red Stage (room 101C)
Beam me up Scotty – new technologies and solutions for self-diagnostics and the hospital at home
In this session we explore new technologies and solutions for self-diagnostics from a 360 perspective, involving patients and healthcare systems. The learning objectives will be to increase knowledge of existing technologies for self-diagnosis, as well as current limitations, and will provide a future outlook.
- Inga Drossart, ESC Patient Forum, Belgium
- Axel Verstrael, Hasselt University, Belgium
13:30 – 15:00 Concurrent Sessions
The Public´s Health
Demystifying Health Security and Digital Public Health
Green Stage (room 101D)
Digital public health is the “new frontier” approaches which incorporate data rich sources of information have the potential to develop a new way of working in this immediate post covid environment. This session will examine its effect on the Public’s health both in the realm of Health Security as well as demonstrating a tangible example of how to apply digital health principles to a population in non communicable diseases.
- Dr. Charles Alessi, Chief Clinical Officer, éditohealth, United Kingdom
- Dr. Stefan Buttigieg, Digital Health and Health Data Consultant, Malta
- Dr. Tatu Laurila, Strategy Director, Partner, Gesund partners, Finland
- Prof. Janne Martikainen, Professor, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
- Laura Maaß, PhD candidate, SOCIUM Research Center on Inequality and Social Policy, University of Bremen & Leibniz ScienceCampus Digital Public Health Bremen, Germany
- Line Saele, Enterprise Architect, HL7 expert, Norway Institute of Public health, Norway
- Dr. Duncan Selbie, former Chief Executive of Public Health England, President of the International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI), United Kingdom
- Prof. Alina Solomon, Associate Professor, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
for health sake
Women’s and Gender Health
Blue Stage (room 102)
Women’s health and gender equity is a complex and a growing field requiring more attention. We will take a look at the many diverse health challenges in women’s health such as clinical research exclusion, heart health, pain management, holistic health and how digital health can play a role in tackling these challenges. The session aims to strengthen the interconnectedness of research, innovation, investments, practice, and advocacy to expand the neglected women’s health agenda. To that end, it will provide a platform to discuss neglected women’s issues from different perspectives.
- Aino Försti-Smith,Head of Communications, Bayer, Finland
- Dr. Dimitar Georgiev, CEO, Paralax Life Sciences, Bulgaria
- Roberta Gilardi, CEO, G-Gravity, Italy
- Keren Golan, Founder & CEO, Dawn Zone, Israel
- Miriam Gubovicova, Entrepreneur, VivaHer & Whomesome, Estonia
- Yahel Halamish, Principal, Nina Capital, Spain
- Elsi Haverinen-Mottaghi, Co-lead, WGH, Women inclusion in leadership,Digitisation, Environmental Health, Finland
- Kia Lampi, Co-Founder, Sisko-Health, Finland
- Dr. Deborah Maufi, Consultant, DPM Health Consultancy, The Netherlands
- Gez Medinger, author, Long covid, chronic illness, United Kingdom
- Stiliyana Minkovska, Founder, Matrix,, United Kingdom
- Aline Noizet, Founder and CEO at The Digital Health Connector, Spain
- Heidi Saarinen, Registered nurse, Women In Global Health, Finland
Upgraded Life
Innovations in Mental Health: Transforming Care through Technology, Early Intervention, and User-Centric Approaches
Rainbow Stage (room 101AB)
Join us for an engaging session that explores the dynamic landscape of mental health innovations. Discover how technology, early intervention, and user-centric approaches are driving transformative change in mental healthcare. Delve into the realm of telehealth, virtual reality therapy, and other cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing access to care and enhancing treatment outcomes on a large scale. Gain insights into the vital role of early intervention and the role of occupational healthcare and the potential of gamification in supporting overall mental wellness. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of mental health and the innovative solutions that are reshaping the field.
- Michael Goldstrom, CEO & Founder, GetMotivatedBuddies, USA
- Pia Kantola, CEO & Co-founder, Aisti Health, Finland
- Kenneth Salonius, CEO & Co-founder, Vertical, Finland
- Begoña San Jose, Clinical Psychologist, Be and Go, Austria
ESC Digital Health
Red Stage (room 101C)
Electronic health records
- Prof. Gerhard Hindricks, Charité University Hospital, Germany
15:30 – 17:00 Concurrent Sessions
Be and Go Happiness Workshop
Bring Finland’s Joy Back Home!
Green Stage (101D)
Discover the essence of Finland, the land of happiness and take it home with you. In this interactive workshop we invite participants to immerse themselves in the secrets of happiness as we explore Finland’s key elements of well-being: quality of life, work-life balance, education, nature, and social cohesion. Experience the magic of Finnish happiness firsthand and take home a unique “souvenir of happiness” to ensure that the joy and inspiration of Finland accompanies you back home, on your own happiness journey.
Begoña San Jose, Clinical Psychologist, Be and Go, Austria
ESC Digital Health
Red Stage (room 101C)
In silico medicine in cardiology
- To learn what are in silico clinical trials
- To learn how in silico trials can facilitate innovation in cardiology
- To understand the basic principles of the Digital Twin concept
- To learn how Digital Twin technology can change clinical cardiology practice
- Prof. Gerhard Hindricks, Charité University Hospital, Germany
- Prof. Joost Lumens, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), The Netherlands
- Prof. Blanca Rodriguez, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- Prof. Pablo Lamata, King’s College London, United Kingdom
- Prof. Natalia Trayanova, Johns Hopkins, USA
- Associate Prof. Nico Bruining, Erasmus University Medical Centre, The Netherlands