Networking Reception at Norges Hus during Vitalis 2026

What will future hospitals look like, and how are stakeholders in Norway and Sweden collaborating to develop new ways of working, task distribution, and technology? The session will highlight how hospitals, municipalities, and other health and care actors are addressing growing workforce challenges, and how innovation can help meet these needs.

17:30–18:00
Registration and networking

18:00 – Welcome
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Sweden – 5 min (TBC)

18:05 – Background and collaboration: Norway & Sweden
Norway Health Tech (NHT) – 5 min
Brief introduction to Swedish–Norwegian cooperation, including examples of partnerships between municipalities, regions, suppliers, and hospitals to deliver integrated care solutions.
Sveinung Tornås, CEO, Norway Health Tech

18:10–18:30 – Presentations

New Oslo University Hospital (OUS)
Presentation on the new hospital construction projects at Oslo University Hospital; new ways of working and collaboration with industry
Approx. 10 min – Just Ebbesen, Special Envoy Health, OUS & NHT

Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Presentation of Sahlgrenska Hemma
Approx. 10 min – Peter Almgren, Project Manager for Sahlgrenska Hemma and Regional Process Owner for Home Healthcare
& Sofia Ekdahl, Head of Operations, Senior Consultant

18:30–18:45 – Panel discussion
Short panel discussion on the future of health and care, new ways of working, innovation, and closer collaboration across hospitals, regions, municipalities, and industry.
Approx. 10–15 min – Conversation between Peter Almgren and Sofia Ekdahl (Sahlgrenska) & Terje Gårdsmoen (OUS), moderated by Just Ebbesen

18:45–19:00 – Elevator pitches from Norwegian companies
Short presentation round where Norwegian companies share their solutions and experiences.
Approx. 10–15 min

19:00 – Dinner buffet and networking
Drinks, food service, and excellent opportunities for networking.

20:45 – The End