The European Health Data Space (EHDS) creates a unique opportunity for health innovation across borders. Better access to health data, common standards and interoperable infrastructure open the door to new solutions for patients, care providers and researchers. The question now is how innovators can make the most of it, and what we can learn from those already doing so. The UNITE project invites you to Brussels for a day dedicated to enabling innovation in the EHDS. Together with innovators, health data holders, authorities and regional ecosystems, we will explore what works in practice, share best practices and build the partnerships that turn EHDS ambitions into real innovation.
Preliminary agenda:
UNITE EHDS Open Ecosystem Event & Roadshow Event Programme
09:30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee
OPENING
10:00 | Welcome and Introduction to the UNITE EHDS Open Ecosystem Event & Roadshow
Speaker: Rob Schubert, Ecosystem Lead & EWG Chairperson | 28DIGITAL
SESSION I | The EHDS: From Legislation to Implementation
Where does the European Health Data Space stand, and what does it mean for innovators?
10:10 | European Health Data Space: Regulatory and Policy Insights
What are the next milestones in EHDS implementation, and how will the rules shape access to health data for innovation?
Speaker: To be confirmed | European Commission
10:35 | European Health Data Space: Technical Implementation
Which infrastructure, specifications and services will make cross-border health data use work in practice?
Speaker: To be confirmed | European Commission
SESSION II | Opportunities for Innovators
11:00 | UNITE Opportunities: Open Calls, Health Data Services and Training Courses
How can innovators get support from UNITE to develop and test solutions in the EHDS?
Speaker: Marina Samoylova, Programme Manager | 28DIGITAL
SESSION III | EHDS in Practice: Innovation Showcase
How are innovators already putting cross-border health data to work?
11:15 | Innovation Showcase: Rad-Track EU
Speaker: To be confirmed | Rad-Track EU consortium / HERADO
11:30 | Innovation Showcase: NeoData+
Speaker: Marco D'Agata, CEO & Founder | NeoData+ consortium
11:45 | Innovation Showcase: CardioHub
Speaker: Apostolia Karabatea | Gnomon Informatics SA
12:00 | Innovation Showcase: my re-HUB
Speaker: Harris Kelesidis founder | PhysioKnowalls
12:15 | Investors' Perspective
What do investors look for in ventures building on health data and the EHDS?
Speaker: To be confirmed | 28DIGITAL
12:30 | Networking Lunch
SESSION IV | Building the EHDS Together
Lessons from European joint actions, communities and people
13:30 | TEHDAS2: Overview and Highlights of Results
What guidance has TEHDAS2 delivered for the secondary use of health data, and what does it mean for implementation?
Speaker: Elina Drakvik, Senior Lead & Project Lead | Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund
13:45 | Collaboration, Co-creation and Community in the EHDS
How can communities and co-creation help innovators, data holders and regions work together?
Speaker: Jan de Lange, Co-founder | Yellow Brick
14:00 | The EHDS in Practice: A Personal Perspective
What does the EHDS mean for the people whose data it is about?
Speaker: To be confirmed
SESSION V | EHDS Matchmaking: Are You the Missing Link?
Connecting innovators with health data holders, regions and potential partners
14:15 | Facilitated Matchmaking
Structured one-to-one and small-group meetings to explore pilots, partnerships and joint funding opportunities.
Facilitators:
Lyanne Ausema, Project Manager | NOM
Joris Brink, Project Manager | NOM
15:15 | Coffee Break & Networking
SITE VISIT
16:00 | Site Visit to the European Parliament
17:30 | End of Programme
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