Venue: Event Square

Health Capital Helsinki is proud to introduce its new Founding Pharma Partners initiative. Join us for an inspiring event where leading researchers and experts will share insights, and where you can explore high-impact public–private collaboration projects.

This event brings together key stakeholders across the health and life science ecosystem. It offers a unique opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and discover new collaboration opportunities at the intersection of research, healthcare, and industry.

Come to be inspired, build meaningful connections, and help shape the future of impactful health innovation!

Agenda

15:00 – 15:10 | Welcome & Opening Remarks by Marjo Berglund, Chief Financial Officer, University of Helsinki

15:10 – 16:30 | Spotlight on High-Impact Collaboration Projects

Discover groundbreaking initiatives where research, healthcare systems, and industry are joining forces to address major health challenges.

15:10 – 15:30 | A 360° Approach to Obesity: Integrating Science, Business and Society to Tackle a Global Health Challenge
Kirsi Pietiläinen, Professor of Clinical Metabolism, University of Helsinki

Industry perspectives:

• Krista Ketonen, Boehringer Ingelheim – Overcoming Clinical Inertia Through a Holistic View of Obesity‑Related Complications

15:30 – 15:50 | 100K Cancers: Unlocking Real-World Insights from Over 100,000 Cancer Patients

Risto Renkonen, Professor, University of Helsinki

Exploring how large-scale health data can generate new insights into cancer phenotypes, disease progression, treatment pathways, and patient outcomes, supporting more precise research and better care.

15:50 – 16:20 | Platform for Preventive Healthcare (P4H): Building the Future of Proactive and Personalized Care
Olli Carpen

Company perspective:

• Niilo Färkkilä, Switchpoint Bio

16:20 – 16:40 | Panel Discussion

Future Partnerships Driving Health Innovation

How can Finland strengthen its position as a global leader in health innovation through strategic partnerships?

Moderator: Sammeli Liikkanen

Closing remarks: Santtu Von Bruun, University of Helsinki

16:40 – 17:30 | Networking & Refreshments

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