European Health Data Space – Where is Finland Now and What Does It Mean for Organisations?

Welcome to this timely event focusing on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and its implications for organisations in Finland. The event will provide an overview of the current European and national EHDS landscape, with particular attention to the competencies and capabilities organisations need to develop as the EHDS framework advances.

The programme will also introduce the XiA (Xpanding Innovative Alliance) project and its educational resources designed to support stakeholders in navigating digital transformation and innovation in healthcare. Participants will learn about XiA’s training materials, learning opportunities, and practical tools that can help organisations and professionals strengthen their knowledge and readiness for emerging European health data and innovation ecosystems.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026

 Venue: Laurea Campus Tikkurila, Ratatie 22, 01300 Vantaa or Teams

💻 Participation: Hybrid event – you may attend on-site in Vantaa or online in Teams

The event is free of charge. The event is organised in English.

Programme

The event will feature expert presentations on the European and national EHDS landscape, as well as perspectives from public sector and industry and panel discussion:

9.30-10.00 registration and coffee

10.00-11.30 Keynote speeches and panel discussion

• Sari Palojoki, Senior Specialist,Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
  European preparation around EHDS
• Riikka Vuokko, Senior Advisor, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)
  Finnish national current situation in EHDS
• Saara Hassinen, Managing Director, Healthtech Finland
  Companies’ perspective – EHDS readiness of Finnish industry
• Henrique Martins, Project Coordinator, XiA (Xpanding Innovative Alliance project)
  XIA – What it is for companies and healthcare organisations
• Panel Discussion

Organisers:

Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Clinipower

XiA project

The project is co-funded by the European Union (Grant Agreement No. 101187650)

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.