Health Tuesday: Sustainable healthcare – do I need to care?
Join us this May 6th for an enlightening session of Health Tuesday, focusing on the crucial question, ”Sustainable Healthcare: Do I Need to Care?” As the healthcare industry increasingly considers its environmental impact, our seminar will explore the many facets of sustainability in healthcare delivery.
Sustainability efforts are no longer just a bonus but a necessity, encompassing elements such as green procurement, optimizing energy use, reducing waste, and more. Our knowledgeable speakers will cover the intersection of environmental responsibility and healthcare, highlighting why every stakeholder in the healthcare sector should be invested in sustainable practices.
But that’s not all – this event also offers a fantastic opportunity for networking. Connect with like-minded professionals, innovative thinkers, and industry leaders who are all navigating the challenges and opportunities of sustainable healthcare. Exchange ideas, share experiences, and forge new partnerships that could play a part in shaping a greener, more sustainable healthcare system.
Agenda
8:00-8:30 Registration open
8:30-8:35 Welcome words
8:35 From Innovation to Impact: the Power of RDI for Sustainable Growth, Health and Wellbeing, Outi Forsström, Project Manager, Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Strategic and Financial Management Unit / STAR, Evaluation Group / ARVI
8:50 Company snapshot on sustainable healthcare 1
9:00 Company snapshot on sustainable healthcare 2
9:10 Company snapshot on sustainable healthcare 3: Sustainable cleanroom, Dr. Kim Hagström, CTO, Halton, part of ASC Group
9:20 Company snapshot on sustainable healthcare 4: Sustainable hospital, Mr. Jukka Vasara, Vice President, Granlund, Chairman of ASC and IHDA Groups
9:30-9:45 Q&A
9:45-10:30 Coffee & Networking
10:30 Healthtech Finland on sustainable healthcare – Saara Hassinen
10:40 Nordic Center for sustainable healthcare: What is the global market need for these solutions and introduction to the cluster – Daniel Eriksson. Founder & CEO, Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare
11:00 Hospital point of view: Sustainability criteria in procurement, green demands for purchasing & suppliers (TBC)
11:20 Sitra: Sustainable healthcare in Global South, Nima Jokilaakso, Specialist, Sitra International Programs
11:30 Free networking
12:00 End of event
Registration will close on 30 April 2025 at 12:00. Please note that the number of participants is limited.