Join us for a unique chance to explore health innovation and the Norwegian ecosystem. Learn directly from industry leaders Ketil F. Widerberg and Arild Kristensen as they share insights on driving innovation and shaping the future of cancer care.

Workshop Theme: "How to encourage health innovation in cancer: insights from Norwegian ecosystem"

During this workshop, you'll gain valuable insights into their methodologies, innovative approaches and the collaborative spirit that propels the Norwegian health ecosystem forward. Whether you're a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, researcher, or simply passionate about advancing cancer care, this event offers a unique chance to learn from the best.

Experts:

Ketil F. Widerberg has a background from the life science and software industry. In 2003 he joined the biotech Photocure developing photodynamic technology. In 2012 he entered the software industry with KSD Software providing global logistics technology in Europe, later to be acquired by Descartes from Canada. Since 2014 Widerberg has been Managing Director for Oslo Cancer Cluster, an oncology research and industry cluster. Widerberg holds board positions at Karolinska Institutet Innovation and Karolinska Institutet Holding as well as biotech companies NordicRWE and DoMoreDiagnostics. Widerberg contributed to different committees, including the health data expert committee from the Ministry of health in 2017. Widerberg’s educational background spans from preclinical medical school to management studies. He also holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge.

Arild Kristensen is the CEO of the Norwegian Smart Care Cluster - an NCE cluster for health and smartcare technology in the Norwegian cluster program, and a gold labelled cluster in the European ESCA program.  He has held this position since its beginning in 2014. Arild is also the manager for the health vertical in Validé AS and holds several board positions. He has a Bachelor of Arts with Honors degree from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, and extensive experience as a manager, salesman, entrepreneur and consultant in a variety of companies like IBM, iSolutions, Metier and Eskaler.

Date: April 26, 2024

Time: 11.00 - 13.00

Duration: 2 hours

Participation is free, but registration is required to secure your spot. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to expand your knowledge and network! 

This is the fifth workshop organized within the project "2023: Cluj Innovation Year" funded by the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021.