Health Insights Week 2026 brings three days of innovation, collaboration, and future healthcare discussions to Kuopio
18.–20.8.2026 will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, startups, companies, investors, and technology experts for three inspiring days in Kuopio as part of Health Insights Week 2026.
The week highlights the strength of the health ecosystem in Eastern Finland and offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest innovations, build new partnerships, and discuss the future of healthcare, technology, and research.
18.8. – Startup Summit Kuopio
The week begins with Startup Summit Kuopio, a dynamic pitch competition and networking event designed for early-stage startups, investors, and innovation-driven companies. The event creates an inspiring environment for new ideas, business opportunities, and meaningful connections within the startup ecosystem.
19.–20.8. – Health Insights 2026
The flagship event of the week, Health Insights 2026, will take place over two days and bring together healthcare and health technology professionals from across sectors.
The programme will feature timely discussions, inspiring keynote speeches, expert insights, networking opportunities, and conversations around the topics shaping healthcare and wellbeing today and in the future. The event also serves as an important platform for creating new collaborations and strengthening international connections within the ecosystem.
19.8. – Photonics4Health Workshop
Alongside Health Insights, the week will also feature the Photonics4Health Workshop on 19.8.
The workshop will explore how photonics technologies can drive innovation in healthcare and biotechnology. Bringing together experts, researchers, companies, and stakeholders, the event highlights emerging opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, and future applications in health and medical fields.
Health Insights Week 2026 offers a unique combination of innovation, research, business, and networking — all in one week in Kuopio. We warmly welcome everyone interested in the future of health and technology to join the events and become part of the discussions shaping tomorrow’s healthcare solutions.