The 3-day program of Tour de Health’26: Healthcare of Tomorrow.
The program will continuously be updated leading up to and potentially during the conference.
14.30-15.00
15.15-16.00
Welcome remarks by Susanne Hyldelund, State Secretary for Trade and Investments, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Introduction to Tour de Health’26 by Jakob Skaarup Nielsen, Executive Director, Healthcare Denmark
Brief introductions by all delegates
Group photo
16.00-16.30
17.30-18.00
18.00-20.00
In the historic setting of the University of Copenhagen, the Grand Reception marks the opening of Tour de Health’26 and is a unique opportunity to meet and network with diplomats, international decision-makers, and key stakeholders attending the conference.
Venue: University of Copenhagen, The Ceremonial Hall
Welcome by David Dreyer Lassen, Rector, Copenhagen University
Opening remarks by Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark (TBC)
20.00-20.30
08.00-08.30
09.00-10.00
Opening remarks by Ida Auken, Minister for Health of Denmark
Keynote by Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, Chair of Healthcare Denmark
Keynote by international speaker
10.00-11.15
The presentation focuses on how Gefion’s artificial intelligence capabilities combined large health data sets can can help turn complex data into actionable insights and transform diagnosis, treatment, and drug development at a more rapid pace.
The presentation will also highlight Denmark’s strong ecosystem for data-driven healthcare innovation combining high-quality national health registries, biobanks, and cross-sector collaboration.
More information coming soon.
11.15-11.45
11.45-13.00
More information coming soon.
More information coming soon.
13.00-13.45
13.45-14.30
Introduction by Annemarie Munk Riis, CEO, Innovation District Copenhagen
14.30-16.30
Venue: Different venues in Innovation District Copenhagen
This workshop explores how AI and digital technologies can enhance patient independence and quality of life, workflows and freeing up time for healthcare personnel for both new and core tasks.
Discussions will also focus on integration and scaling experiences so innovative data-driven solutions can move from development to clinical practice.
The workshop will focus on how to strengthen the primary sector and improve access to proximate healthcare especially in rural and underserved areas.
The dialogue will focus on discussing decentralized healthcare models to ensure treatment closer to home as well as cross-sector collaboration for patients with chronic diseases.
The session focuses on the potential of introducing new innovative solutions and investments in healthcare to optimize treatment outcome and value for patients, healthcare systems and society.
The session zooms in on the broader potential societal and economic value of healthcare interventions – often referred to as “dynamic effects” – including the long-term value created beyond clinical outcomes, such as enabling individuals to remain in employment and participate fully in society thereby contributing to economic sustainability and growth.
Facilitator: Jakob Kjellberg, Professor, cand.scient., m.sc. Health Econ, The Danish Center for Social Science Research (VIVE).
16.30-17.00
Welcome by Eva Hoffman, Prorector, University of Copenhagen
Closing Remarks by Martin Lidegaard, Minister for Business and Competitiveness of Denmark (TBC)
19.00-19.30
08.00-09.00
Venue: Herlev Hospital
10.00-10.30
10.30-12.00
12.30-13.30
13.30-15.00
Venue: Lundbeck R&D facilities, Valby
This visit offers exclusive insight into how neuroscience innovation is translated from scientific discovery into future patient solutions. Through a guided tour of Lundbeck’s R&D ecosystem, delegates will explore how evidence, data, AI, and advanced computing support critical decision-making across the innovation pathway. The visit offers a unique perspective on how life science innovation can accelerate better health outcomes while strengthening healthcare sustainability and societal resilience.
Speaker: Tarek Samad, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Research and Corporate Patents
Venue: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
This visit offers insight into how integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare models can support prevention, treatment and long-term management of chronic diseases. Delegates will gain first-hand insight into how patient pathways are designed and coordinated across sectors, and how digital tools and data-driven approaches support prevention, equitable access to care and better health outcomes. The visit will also explore the close connection between obesity and type 2 diabetes, highlighting how early intervention can reduce the burden of disease throughout life.
Explore how Denmark’s integrated life science infrastructure is enabling world-leading scientific advances in women’s health.
Venue: Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S, Kastrup.
During the site visit, participants will explore how strong research environments and innovation ecosystems are advancing women’s health across the life course through improved treatment, dignity and quality of life.
Participants will also gain insights into how flexible and evidence-based workplace practices can strengthen work participation and discuss how to accelerate innovation in underexplored areas within women’s health for the benefit of women, families and society.
More information on the program is coming soon.
15.00