Invitation only
A Nordic Competence Forum preparing for the implementation of the upcoming European Health Data Space (EHDS) will take place in Gothenburg in May.
Location
Gothia Towers, Mässans gata 24, Gothenburg
Schedule
Monday 04.05.2026 at 08.00-14.30
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The seventh Nordic EHDS2 Competence Forum is part of the VALO2 follow-up project that builds on the earlier VALO project. The forum will facilitate knowledge exchange and coordination among Nordic countries to prepare for implementing the European Health Data Space (EHDS). The forum focuses on the secondary use of health data for research, innovation and policymaking and is designed for representatives from relevant ministries and authorities.
The EHDS regulation entered into force on 26 March 2025 and Member States must now implement the requirements for the secondary use of health data, potentially with adjusted infrastructure, organisation and national legislation. There are significant challenges in this endeavour.
The Nordic EHDS2 Competence Forum is the first and only Nordic cooperation dedicated to actively preparing for the implementation of the EHDS regulation when it comes specifically to secondary use. Thereby, it allows for the Nordic countries, together with invited Baltic national partners joining as observers, to collectively benefit from and contribute to EHDS efforts.
The main objective of the forum is that authorities responsible for EHDS2 implementation get to know each other and develop mutual, active and seamless peer support. Another objective is to support the Nordic countries to reach harmonised perspectives on EHDS implementation.
Participation is by invitation only. The Nordic EHDS2 Competence Forum is aimed at experts of Ministries of Health and other relevant ministries working with EHDS and the secondary use of health data, governmental authorities and agencies that already have, or may in the future have, the functions and responsibilities of an HDAB, and other relevant authorities, such as data protection authorities.
The forum will be a full-day conference and workshop, taking place from 8:00 to 14:30 CEST on 4 May 2025.
The forum will be held at Gothia Towers, Mässans gata 24, 412 51 Gothenburg, Sweden. While primarily a face-to-face meeting, an option for online participation will also be offered.
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