Open events

Develop your expertise in the design of medical devices (MD, IVD) and applications (MDSW) for safe and effective use. Improve your business, quality and regulatory skills, and learn about co-creation. Study online courses on your own time, in either Finnish or English.

FITech courses in health technology are suitable for university graduates from the technical fields interested in deepening their knowledge, as well as other professionals working with technologies who wish to expand their understanding and improve their career prospects in the field of health technology.

Welcome to Falling Walls Lab Eastern Finland 2026, a pitching competition for innovative, science-based ideas.

At HLTH Europe 2026, 5,000+ senior leaders from across the healthcare landscape will gather in Amsterdam to shape the future of health. From policymakers and hospital executives to digital disruptors and investors, this is where Europe’s health ecosystem connects. World-class speakers, immersive attendee experiences, incredible networking events and parties, and impactful networking programmes are at the heart of HLTH.

The 50th anniversary symposium of Neuroscience will unite all our key research areas while celebrating our history and focusing on the latest advances in neuroscience and clinical care. Our theme for 2026 is: “Pathogenesis, Early Diagnosis and Modern Care of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Epilepsy and Stroke.”

The Nordic Conference on Digital Health and Wireless Solutions 2026 (NCDHWS2026) will be held at the University of Oulu’s Kontinkangas campus on June 16–17, 2026. The event brings together researchers, physicians, nursing professionals, engineers, and industry representatives to explore how digital health and wireless innovations can transform healthcare systems.

Startup Summit Kuopio is a regional startup event bringing together startups, investors, researchers, and ecosystem builders from across Eastern Finland.

Health Insights 2026 is coming on 19.–20.8.2026! Get ready for one of the most dynamic and forward-looking health events in the Nordics. Health Insights 2026 brings together the people, ideas, and collaborations shaping the future of health.

The workshop will highlight the role of photonics in health and medical applications, bringing together experts and stakeholders to explore emerging opportunities and innovations in the field.More detailed programme information will be announced closer to the event.

This is a unique opportunity to increase the UK Digital Health market knowledge and meet potential partners and decision makers in business, as well as in RDI. Prior to the networking event there will be a same day seminar on current UK health market dynamics and necessary things to know. In addition, there is the HETT London Show – one of the main health tech events in the UK - on September 29–30 at ExCeL. You can attend there on your own.

The 10th edition of MedFIT will be held on December 2026 in Marseille, France. Once again, MedFIT will be organised in conjunction with BioFIT to bring together Biotech players:BioFIT, Europe’s leading partnering event for early-stage deals and investment rounds in the biotech and pharma sectors. This collaboration will bring together the best of both worlds, providing an unparalleled platform for fostering innovation and making impactful connections.