Nordic–Hong Kong Healthcare Innovation Dialogue Healthcare Innovation, Translational Science & Future Healthcare Collaboration
Stockholm | Wednesday 17 June 2026 | Hybrid Event
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time: 08:00–10:00 Breakfast Dialogue
Optional Workshop: 10:00–12:00
Venue: Forskaren, Nobel Conference Room, Hagaplan 49, Stockholm
Format: Hybrid (in-person and digital participation available)
Time: 08:00–10:00 Breakfast Dialogue
Optional Workshop: 10:00–12:00
Venue: Forskaren, Nobel Conference Room, Hagaplan 49, Stockholm
Format: Hybrid (in-person and digital participation available)
How can international collaboration help shape the future of healthcare?
The Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden, in partnership with HKBio (Hong Kong Biotechnology Organization), warmly invites stakeholders across healthcare, life sciences, academia, innovation and industry to join a breakfast dialogue exploring the future of healthcare systems, translational science and opportunities for Nordic–Hong Kong collaboration.
The Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden, in partnership with HKBio (Hong Kong Biotechnology Organization), warmly invites stakeholders across healthcare, life sciences, academia, innovation and industry to join a breakfast dialogue exploring the future of healthcare systems, translational science and opportunities for Nordic–Hong Kong collaboration.
Taking place at Forskaren, Nobel Conference Room, Hagaplan 49, Stockholm, this hybrid breakfast dialogue will bring together perspectives from healthcare, research, life sciences, innovation and international collaboration to explore how stronger global partnerships can accelerate healthcare innovation, improve patient outcomes and create meaningful pathways between research, clinical practice and commercialisation.
The event builds on the recent Hong Kong ministerial visit to Sweden led by Professor Sun Dong and forms part of wider Nordic–Hong Kong dialogue around healthcare innovation, translational science, prevention, future healthcare systems and international ecosystem collaboration.
The morning will also serve as an opportunity to better understand Hong Kong’s role as a gateway to Asia and the Greater Bay Area for partnerships, translational collaboration, investment dialogue and future healthcare engagement.
Themes of the Morning
The breakfast dialogue will explore themes including:
• Healthcare innovation, prevention and accessible healthcare systems
• Translational science and research-to-clinic pathways
• Diagnostics, earlier intervention and patient-centred healthcare
• Digital health and future healthcare collaboration
• Nordic–Hong Kong partnerships across healthcare and life sciences
• International collaboration, ecosystem building and practical pathways for engagement
• Healthcare opportunities, innovation ecosystems and future growth pathways
• Translational science and research-to-clinic pathways
• Diagnostics, earlier intervention and patient-centred healthcare
• Digital health and future healthcare collaboration
• Nordic–Hong Kong partnerships across healthcare and life sciences
• International collaboration, ecosystem building and practical pathways for engagement
• Healthcare opportunities, innovation ecosystems and future growth pathways
Confirmed Contributions Include
Professor Albert Yu, HKBio (Hong Kong Biotechnology Organization)
Perspectives on Hong Kong’s healthcare and life science ecosystem, translational science, partnership opportunities and practical collaboration pathways.
Perspectives on Hong Kong’s healthcare and life science ecosystem, translational science, partnership opportunities and practical collaboration pathways.
Eric Zhang, Chairman, Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden
Opening reflections on why Nordic–Hong Kong healthcare and life science collaboration matters now.
Opening reflections on why Nordic–Hong Kong healthcare and life science collaboration matters now.
Jonna Yde, Radiologist
A healthcare perspective on prevention, diagnostics, earlier intervention and the future of patient-centred healthcare systems.
A healthcare perspective on prevention, diagnostics, earlier intervention and the future of patient-centred healthcare systems.
Bashar Yousif, Founder, Keeada Health
A Sweden–Hong Kong case study exploring digital healthcare, ecosystem collaboration and practical international engagement.
A Sweden–Hong Kong case study exploring digital healthcare, ecosystem collaboration and practical international engagement.
Lucy Robertshaw, Moderator
Moderating the discussion and facilitating dialogue across healthcare, innovation, academia and industry.
Moderating the discussion and facilitating dialogue across healthcare, innovation, academia and industry.
Additional speakers and contributors may be announced.
Optional Extended Workshop: From Dialogue to Practical Collaboration (10:00–12:00)
Following the breakfast seminar, participants will have the opportunity to join an optional interactive workshop focused on practical Nordic–Hong Kong collaboration pathways.
The workshop will explore:
• Partnerships, pilots and ecosystem access
• Translational, clinical and commercial collaboration pathways
• Regulatory, market access and international engagement considerations
• Governance, partnerships and international collaboration structures
• Practical preparation for future Nordic–Hong Kong engagement and delegation activities
• Translational, clinical and commercial collaboration pathways
• Regulatory, market access and international engagement considerations
• Governance, partnerships and international collaboration structures
• Practical preparation for future Nordic–Hong Kong engagement and delegation activities
The workshop is intended to move beyond discussion and help participants better understand realistic opportunities for collaboration, partnerships and future engagement.
Who Should Attend?
This event is relevant for stakeholders working across:
Healthcare • Life Sciences • MedTech • Biotech • HealthTech • Academia • Clinical Practice • Innovation • Investment • International Collaboration
It will be particularly valuable for professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, clinicians, policymakers, investors, startups, students and organisations interested in the future of healthcare, healthcare innovation and international collaboration.
The event is also open to anyone interested in learning more about the life science sector, future healthcare systems and opportunities within healthcare innovation, including how international collaboration can support new ideas, partnerships, prevention, diagnostics and patient impact.
Whether you are exploring partnerships, translational opportunities, healthcare innovation, ecosystem collaboration, international growth pathways or simply want to better understand how healthcare and life sciences are evolving, the discussion aims to create practical dialogue and meaningful connections between Nordic and Hong Kong stakeholders.
We warmly welcome you to join us for an engaging and forward-looking morning discussion.
