Health2B Open: From Nordic health data to safe analysis and clinical value

As Europe moves toward the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS), the Nordics have a unique opportunity to build on decades of collaboration, trusted registries, and world-leading health data assets. At the same time, Norwegian healthcare institutions are exploring new ways to unlock value from health data while ensuring privacy, security, and public trust.

We are pleased to invite you to this months Health2B Open, bringing together leaders from healthcare, research, public authorities, industry, and academia to discuss how data-driven innovation can strengthen healthcare across Norway, the Nordic region, and Europe.

During this Open, speakers from leading Nordic and international organizations will share practical experiences and perspectives on:

• The future of Nordic health data collaboration and cross-border data sharing
• Opportunities and challenges related to the European Health Data Space
• Privacy-preserving analytics and lessons learned from NHS England's Federated Data Platform
• How health data can accelerate evidence generation and innovation in the life sciences sector
• The role of OMOP and common data models in enabling scalable research
• Real-world data applications that create clinical value for patients and healthcare systems
• Building a more connected Nordic health data ecosystem capable of delivering impact at both national and European levels

This Health2B Open will provide an opportunity to learn from pioneering initiatives in Norway, across the Nordic countries, and internationally, while connecting with peers who are shaping the future of health data and healthcare innovation.

Whether you are working within healthcare, research, government, life sciences, or digital health, this session offers valuable insights into how collaboration and trusted use of health data can drive better health outcomes across Europe.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Agenda – subject to change

• 13.00–13.10 Welcome and introduction to today's program, Elen Høeg, Daglig leder H2B og Mia Kråkstad, Healthcare Director IQVIA Norway
• 13.10–13.30 NUHA: Nordic Health Data Platform, The Future of Nordic Health Data Collaboration, Catherine Bjerke, Head of International Relations, Oslo University Hospital
• 13.30–13.50 Safe Data, National Impact: Privacy Analytics in NHS England’s Federated Data Platform, Jonathan Green, Director, Privacy Analytics, Europe, IQVIA
• 13.50–14.05 Pharma industries perspectives on the European Health Data Space, TBD
• PAUSE / NETWORKING
• 14.25–14.50 Beyond VALO – How do we leverage EHDS and move forward to a more connected Nordic health data ecosystem, Susanna Flaherty, Healthcare Director Finland, og Carl Jarnling, Healthcare Director Sweden
• 14.50–15.15 OMOP as an Enabler for Scalable Cancer Research, Åsa Öjlert, Post doc; MD, PhD, Oslo University Hospital
• 15.15–15.35 Down in the mine: perspectives from a clinical neuroscience registry, Cathrine Tverdal, Special Adviser in the Neuroscience Registry and Biobank
• 15.35–16.00 Discussion & summary