Nordic–Hong Kong Healthcare Innovation Dialogue Healthcare Innovation, Translational Science & Future Healthcare Collaboration
Supporting Organization
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time: 08:00–12:00 (CEST)
Location: Forskaren, Nobel Conference Room, Hagaplan 49, Stockholm
Hybrid Event: Attend in person or via Microsoft Teams
Hosted by the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden (HKCCSE) and the Hong Kong Biotechnology Organization (HKBIO)
Supporting Organisation: Uppsala Innovation Centre (UIC)
Registration: Nordic–Hong Kong Healthcare Innovation Dialogue Registration – Wednesday 17 June 2026 – Fill out form
In-person registration has now reached full capacity.
A limited number of digital places remain available.
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Bringing Together Nordic and Hong Kong Healthcare Leaders
As healthcare systems face increasing pressure to deliver better outcomes with finite resources, international collaboration has never been more important.
The Nordic–Hong Kong Healthcare Innovation Dialogue brings together leaders from academia, healthcare, industry, investment and entrepreneurship to explore how international partnerships can accelerate healthcare innovation and improve patient outcomes.
Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and an interactive workshop, participants will gain insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of healthcare while identifying practical ways to strengthen collaboration between the Nordic and Hong Kong life science ecosystems.
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Agenda
08:00–08:30: Registration and Networking Breakfast
Meet fellow leaders from across the Nordic and Hong Kong life science communities and begin the morning with informal networking and discussion.
08:30–08:35: Welcome Remarks
Eric Zhang
Chairman, Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden
08:35–08:50: Hong Kong’s Role in Healthcare Innovation, Translational Science and International Collaboration
Professor Albert C.H. Yu (joining digitally)
Chairman, Hong Kong Biotechnology Organization (HKBIO)
Exploring Hong Kong’s healthcare innovation landscape and the opportunities for collaboration between Hong Kong and the Nordic life science ecosystem.
08:50–09:05: How Hong Kong Helps Nordic Life Science Companies Connect with Asian Capital, Strategic Partnerships and International Markets
Da Liu (joining digitally)
Managing Director, CRCP Life Science Fund
Insights into investment trends, strategic partnerships and how Hong Kong can support Nordic healthcare innovators seeking international growth.
09:05–09:20: Industry Perspective: From Innovation to Global Impact
Charles Chow (joining digitally)
AstraZeneca Hong Kong
Drawing on experience from one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, this session will explore how global organisations identify opportunities for collaboration, support innovation ecosystems and help translate scientific advances into meaningful patient impact across international markets.
09:20–09:30: Sweden–Hong Kong Innovation Case Study
Bashar Yousif
Keeada Health
A practical example of building partnerships across healthcare ecosystems and navigating international collaboration.
09:30–09:40: Clinical Perspective
Jonna Yde
Reflecting on the importance of clinical collaboration and ensuring that innovation ultimately delivers meaningful outcomes for patients.
09:40–10:00: Panel Discussion
From Innovation to Patient Impact: Funding, Adoption and International Scale-Up
Moderated by Lucy Robertshaw
Bringing together perspectives from investment, entrepreneurship, industry and international collaboration to discuss how healthcare innovation can successfully move from research to real-world implementation.
Panel participants include:
- Professor Albert C.H. Yu (digital), Chairman, Hong Kong Biotechnology Organization (HKBIO)
- Ruth Brännvall
- Hemant Sabherwal (digital)
- Stina Lundgren, CEO, Veltio Pharma
10:00–10:15: Coffee Break and Networking
Participants are invited to continue conversations while refreshments are served and the room is reconfigured for the interactive workshop.
Interactive Workshop
Designing Collaboration That Matters
10:15–12:00: Through facilitated roundtable discussions, participants will explore:
- Current challenges and unmet needs across the life science ecosystem
- Access to capital and investment readiness
- Market access and commercialisation pathways
- Partnerships, clinical trials and manufacturing opportunities
- How the upcoming Nordic–Hong Kong Life Science Delegation can deliver meaningful value to participants
Together, we will identify practical actions and opportunities to strengthen future collaboration between the Nordics and Hong Kong.
12:00: Closing Remarks and Next Steps
Thank you for joining us and contributing to the future of Nordic–Hong Kong healthcare collaboration.
Registration Nordic–Hong Kong Healthcare Innovation Dialogue Registration – Wednesday 17 June 2026 – Fill out form
In-person registration has now reached full capacity.
A limited number of digital places remain available.
We look forward to welcoming leaders from academia, healthcare, startups, investors and industry for a morning of dialogue, collaboration and practical action designed to help move innovation from ideas to patient impact.
