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
15.00-16.15
Venue: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Eigtveds Pakhus
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
16.15-16.30
17.30-18.00
18.00-20.00
Venue: The Ceremonial Hall, University of Copenhagen
Welcome and opening remarks
– David Dreyer Lassen, Rector, University of Copenhagen
– Sisse Marie Welling, Lord Meyer, City of Copenhagen
– Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen, Permanent Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Networking dinner
20.00-20.30
08.00-08.30
09.00-09.50
Welcome by Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, Chair of Healthcare Denmark
Opening remarks by Ida Auken, Minister for Health and Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs of Denmark
Keynote by international speaker
09.50-11.15
More information coming soon.
Speaker: Ebba Carbonnier
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
11.45-13.10
The presentation provides insight into Denmark’s integrated life science ecosystem and the role of dedicated governmental strategies that shapes the conditions under which health innovation is developed, implemented and scaled.
Delegates will also gain an understanding of how universities, hospitals, foundations, start-ups, and industry collaborate to accelerate the translation of research into scalable health and life science solutions incl. the role of innovation districts.
The panel brings together perspectives from across the health and life science ecosystem to discuss how innovation can be translated into implementation and scaled across healthcare systems. Panellists will explore shared challenges, successful approaches and the conditions needed to build stronger ecosystems — from policy frameworks and funding to public-private collaboration, clinical adoption and international partnerships.
13.10-13.45
13.45-14.30
Introduction by Annemarie Munk Riis, CEO, Innovation District Copenhagen
Guided walking tour to workshop venues in 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 Hoffmann, Prorector, University of Copenhagen
Closing Remarks by Martin Lidegaard, Minister for Business and Competitiveness of Denmark (TBC)
Networking dinner
19.00-19.30
08.00-09.00
Venue: Herlev Hospital
10.00-10.30
10.30-12.05
During this site visit, you will explore how hospitals and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are transforming emergency care by creating a fully integrated healthcare system that bridges the gap between hospital and pre-hospital services.
Through closer collaboration between hospitals and EMS, elements of hospital care can now be delivered to patients in their homes. Combining innovation and digital solutions enables on-site triage and real-time data sharing, early diagnostics and point for care testing. This approach supports current healthcare reforms by strengthening care pathways across sectors, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions, and improving resource allocation and maintaining high patient satisfaction.
10:30–10:35: Welcome by Hospital Director Niels Würgler Hansen
10:35–11:00: Plenary presentation and dialogue on the ‘Hospitals at Home’ project with Chief Physician Kasper Iversen and staff from Falck, who will present the joint project and its results.
11:00–11:25: Presentation on the Centre for Elective Surgery by Chief Physician Rasmus Nielsen and Chief Physician Pernille Cedergreen (TBC)
11:25–12:05: Introductory presentation on acute treatment and collaboration between the Emergency Medical Services — ambulances, physician-staffed emergency vehicles and the hospital — by Deputy Directors Lotte Klitfod and Lisbet Ravn, Chief Physician Charlotte Barfod or Chief Nursing Officer Susanne Juul
12.30-13.30
13.30-15.30
Venue: Lundbeck R&D facilities, Valby
13.30-15.30
This visit provides insight into how an integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare model 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.
13.30-15.30
Venue: Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S, Kastrup
Explore how Denmark’s integrated life science infrastructure is enabling world-leading scientific advances in women’s health.
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 under-explored areas within women’s health for the benefit of women, families and society.
13.30–13.35: Welcome by Jan Peutzfeldt, Senior Vice President, Ferring Pharmaceuticals Denmark
13.35-13.40: Introduction to the program by Peder Søgaard-Pedersen, Director, Danish Industry
13.40-14.00: Setting the scene: The state of women’s health by Anna Cecilia Frellsen, Maternity Foundation
14.00–14.15: Patient perspective: Dignity, independence and participation by Nana Folmann Hempler, Chief Research Officer, Scleroseforeningen
Patient perspective on the importance of tailoring health solutions and supporting women’s needs to maintain dignity and independence, enabling them to continue living fulfilling personal, family, relationship, and working lives
14.15-14.35: Creating workplaces that work for women by Julia Hoover, Global SVP reproductive medicin, Ferring Pharmaceuticals Denmark
14.35-14.55: Facilitated dialogue on how to accelerate innovation in women’s health by the speakers and delegates.
Discussion on how to strengthen research and innovation environments, funding mechanisms and innovation including a focus on under-explored areas of women’s health.
14.55–15.00: Key takeaways and closing by moderator
15.30