Speakers
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SPECIALISTS
SPEAKERS BEING UPDATED
The Netherlands
Lucien Engelen
CEO
Transform. Health
He’s assisted organizations, corporations, and governments worldwide for over 30 years to prepare for healthcare’s future. After a career in acute healthcare, he now bridges vision, strategy, and practice to advise top stakeholders on their innovation and transformation strategies in this dynamic era, and continues to work in healthcare institutions.
Sweden
Jolanda van Vliet
Senior Innovation manager
Innovation Skåne, Sweden
Experienced leader in public health and innovation with 20+ years across municipal and regional levels. Ph.D. in paediatrics, M.Sc. in nutrition. Skilled in cross-sectoral collaboration and co-creation, with deep insights into both hurdles and success factors for health system transformation.
The Netherlands
Mira Zuidgeest
Associate Professor
University Medical Center Utrecht
Mira Zuidgeest is Associate Professor at the UMCU. Trained as pharmacist and epidemiologist, with a PhD in pharmacoepidemiology, her work focuses on clinical trial innovation, the interaction between methodology and operations, the generation of RWE in trials, decentralised trials and diversity of participants. She is academic lead of IMI Trials@Home and board member of the GetReal Institute.
Hungary
Antal Kuthy
Founder & CEO
E-Group
Founder & CEO of E-Group, visionary behind key tech projects, closely collaborating with academia. With deep knowledge of EU, US & Asian innovation, he aims to strengthen EU hi-tech via Sovereign Data & AI, with healthcare as a key area. Direct partner & industry board member in EU IPCEI-CIS; E-Group leads the FedEU.ai project.
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The Netherlands
Dena Kasraian
Assistant Professor
Eindhoven University of Technology
Dr. Dena Kasraian is an Irène Curie fellow and tenured assistant professor with expertise in architecture, urban planning and design, and transport. She uses mixed methods to study interactions between the built environment and health-related behavior such as travel behavior and children’s outdoor play. She also examines the health and equity impacts of urban and mobility planning interventions.
Spain
Jennifer Clawson
Partner & Director
Boston Consulting Group, Spain
Jennifer Clawson is a Partner & Director at BCG, coordinating the firm's value-based health care program. She co-authored The Patient Priority, led the BCG team to establish ICHOM – a global, not-for-profit for health outcomes measurement – and leads the training programme development for the European Health Union Fellowship, among a broad range of client work across health organisations.
Portugal
Ricardo Cruz-Correia
Professor & entrepreneur
Porto University
Ricardo is Assistant Professor at FMUP’s Department of Community Medicine, Health Information and Decision (MEDCIDS) and Principal Investigator of the Entrepreneurship for Innovative Health Solutions group at RISE-Health. His research in health information systems has translated into impactful entrepreneurial ventures, resulting in the creation of companies such as HealthySystems, VirtualCare, and IS4Health. These initiatives reflect his commitment to transforming academic innovation into practical, market-oriented digital health solutions. He also contributes as a board member of E-mais.
Portugal
Inês Sanches
Hospital Consultant
ULS Gaia Espinho
Pulmonologist at ULS Gaia Espinho, holding an integrated Master’s degree in Medicine (FMUC) and currently a Master's student in Medical Informatics (FMUP). Associate Editor of the Pulmonology Journal. Focused on digital innovation in respiratory health and sleep medicine, she combines clinical practice with research and emerging technologies.
Marco Aiello
Senior Researcher
SYNLAB SDN
Senior researcher at IRCCS SYNLAB SDN. MS in Physics and a PhD in Computer Science. He achieved the National Scientific Qualification as a Full Professor in both Applied Physics and Healthcare Professionals Science. He coordinates the Image Processing Laboratory at IRCCS SYNLAB SDN.
Italy
Hélder Palheira
Nurse
HC Healthcare
Currently developing a Master’s thesis in Medical Informatics: “Exploring Data Models: Use of RWD and OMOP CDM for a Wound Management Dashboard.” Creator of a project at HC Healthcare focused on professional management and home care services. Member of the Digital Nursing and AI Working Group at the Portuguese Nurses’ Association. Advocate for the use of technology in clinical practice.
Portugal
United Kingdom
Wafaa Hassan
Senior Analyst
GlobalData Healthcare
Wafaa is a Senior Analyst in the Strategic Intelligence Pharma team at GlobalData’s London office. She specializes in delivering in-depth analysis and reports on key pharmaceutical industry themes, with a focus on advanced technologies such as digital health, AI, and big data. She holds a BSc degree in Biomedical Engineering and an MSc in Healthcare Management from City, University of London.
Portugal
Alexandre Lourenço
CEO/Chairman
ULS Coimbra
CEO of ULS Coimbra, a pioneering integrated delivery service with over 10,000 staff members. He teaches at the NOVA School of Public Health and heads the WHO Collaborating Centre on Health Management. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership and WHO consultancy, he has significantly contributed to global health reforms. He holds a PhD from the NOVA SBE and has led several NGO.
The Netherlands
Natalia Haraszkiewicz-Birkemeier
Scientific Advisor
European Commission
Dr. Natalia Haraszkiewicz-Birkemeier has over 20 years of experience in various organizations and contributes to EU health policy. She holds a PhD in Science from the University of Amsterdam, completed postdoctoral research at the Free University of Amsterdam and earned postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Trials and Management from Jagiellonian University and the University of Economics in Cracow.
Portugal
Afonso Amoretty
Project Manager at Digital Solutions & Automation
Siemens Healthineers Portugal
IT Project Manager with over five years of experience in project management and business analysis across the public and private healthcare sectors. With an MSc in Biomedical Engineering and a Postgraduate degree in Information Management and Business Intelligence in Healthcare from NOVA University Lisbon, he began his career at SPMS driving digital health innovation in telehealth solutions. He currently coordinates the Azores Health Information Repository, ensuring interoperability across all health units in the region, driven by a passion for transforming healthcare delivery through data.
Portugal
Carlos Sousa
CEO
OPVANCE
Carlos Sousa served as IT Director in several public and private hospitals over a span of 30 years. With a degree in Computer Science, he also holds a postgraduate qualification in Health Information Systems from the Catholic University. He is currently a founding board member of HL7 Portugal and the e-MAIS association. Additionally, he is a guest lecturer at ISCTE, ENSP, and ESSCVP.
Hungary
Ákos Tényi
Head of Smart Data Product Line
E-Group
Creative and innovation-driven product and team leader with a PhD in bioinformatics and 6+ years’ experience driving AI/ML innovation from concept to market. I specialize in building and scaling data-driven products, such as federated AI platform and agent based trustworthy AI chat engine, managing cross-functional teams, and leading multi-national projects.
Portugal
Liliana Sá Correia
Health Interoperability Consultant
HL7 Portugal
Liliana Correia, with a master’s degree in Medical Informatics and certified in HL7 v2.x, HL7 FHIR Foundation, and Proficiency, is a senior Health Interoperability Consultant. She works as an interoperability architect and analyst, as well as an integration developer, and leads the S3 interoperability project at SPMS. She previously worked at Glintt as a Product Owner and was a researcher at CINTESIS.
Portugal
Rui Costa Cunha
Medical Doctor and Senior Devops
Asklepic
Rui Cunha is a Medical Doctor and Senior Developer with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in DevOps, Cybersecurity, and Backend development, and has served as a Scrum Master, Penetration Tester, and Head of Cybersecurity. Currently, he focuses on agentic autonomy solutions for healthcare, involving AI and LLMs, with strong expertise in Machine Learning and infrastructure design.
Portugal
Tomé Pedroso
Advisor to the Board of Directors
MultiHealth
Tomé Pedroso is an insurance expert and manager with national and international experience. Currently, he is an advisor to the Board of Directors at Fidelidade. With a background in Economics from UCP, an MBA from INSEAD and a Master in Actuarial Sciences from ISEG, he was a board member of several companies and led multiple areas at companies such as La Positiva, Tranquilidade, Açoreana, AdvanceCare and Esumedica. He also chaired different Technical Comittees at APS (Health, Workers Compensation, Liabilities, Property) and was the vice chair of the Accidents Committee at Insurance Europe.
Lorem Ipsun
George Murgatroyd
Vice President - Digital Technologies
Leading the Digital Technologies Business Unit Medtronic, the world’s leading med tech company.
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George Murgatroyd
Vice President - Digital Technologies
Leading the Digital Technologies Business Unit Medtronic, the world’s leading med tech company.
Slovenia
Tjasa Zajc
Founder/Host
Faces of Digital Health
Tjaša Zajc is a digital health expert, moderator, and host of the Faces of Digital Health podcast. With a background in journalism and healthcare IT, she brings sharp insights into policy, technology, and ethics. Known for her thoughtful interviews, she helps global experts unpack complexity and drive meaningful conversations.
Portugal
Sandra Dias
Senior Interoperability Consultant
HealthySystems, Portugal
Sandra is a physiotherapist and she studied for a Master's degree in Medical Informatics at FCUP/FMUP, where she got really interested in how health information systems can work together. She's a Senior Interoperability Consultant at HealthySystems, where she works as a functional analyst. Her focus is on the specification and implementation of international standards, namely HL7 v2 and HL7 FHIR.
Portugal
João Almeida
Chair
HL7 Portugal
João Almeida is a pharmacist with a PhD in Health Data Science. He chairs HL7 Portugal and is part of the Technical Coordination Team (TNT) of HL7 Europe. He is an assistant professor and researcher in AI, causal inference, and interoperability, and CSO at PharmaDataHub, focusing on HL7 FHIR and semantic health data innovation.
Portugal
Luís Valente
CEO & CO-Founder
ILOF
Business manager, strategist, and entrepreneur with a drive for using innovative and creative strategies to solve complex problems. Forbes 30 under 30 for Science & Healthcare.
Germany
John Butler Ransohoff
Pharmaceutical R&D
Independent Consultant
Dr. John Butler is an independent consultant in the pharmaceutical industry. Formerly VP Global External Innovation at Bayer, he has over 35 years’ experience from early discovery to clinical development and EU-funded R&D. A chemist by training (Heidelberg, Rockefeller), he is Visiting Professor of Immunology at St George’s, University of London.
Pedro Ramos
President of the Mission Structure, Central and University Hospital of Madeira
Madeira Regional Government
President of the Mission Structure of Madeira Central and University Hospital and former Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection (2016–2025). Medical doctor and General Surgeon with expertise in Emergency Medicine. Holds postgraduate training in Health Management, Digital Health, and Executive Leadership. National and international instructor in Trauma, Emergency, and Disaster Management, and guest lecturer at the University of Madeira.
Portugal
Portugal
Tiago Marques
Principal Investigator
Champalimaud Foundation
Tiago Marques is a Principal Investigator at Champalimaud Foundation where he co-leads the Digital Surgery LAB. The focus of his research is to develop innovative medical devices that allow immersive visualization of anatomical information combining AI, Digital Twins and XR. Tiago did a master in physics engineering at IST, a PhD in neuroscience at Champalimaud Foundation, and a postdoc at MIT.
Portugal
Sérgio Laranjo
Deputy Director
Nova Medical School
Pediatric cardiologist at Hospital Santa Marta and Assistant Professor of Physiology at NOVA Medical School. With a PhD in cardiovascular physiology, he leads Pediatric Arrhythmology units and focuses on digital biomarkers and AI, coordinating European projects on telemonitoring. He also serves as Deputy Director of D³@NOVA and Academic Director of the MedTech Knowledge Centre at NMS.
United Kingdom
Ana Luísa Neves
Associate Professor in Digital Health
Imperial College London
Dr Ana Luisa Neves is a Clinical Associate Professor in Digital Health and Director of the Global Digital Health Unit (GDHU), a research hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in health care. Dr Ana Luisa Neves leads a team of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, conducting research on the use of digital technologies to deliver safer, more effective, and patient-centred care.
Xavier Aldeguer
Councilor/ Medical Doctor
Ajuntament de Girona
MD, PhD Gastroenterologist. Councilor for Innovation, Talent & Health, Girona City Hall. Innovation coordinator, Hospital Dr Trueta of Girona. Professor School of Medicine, Girona University. Former Tech-Transfer Director, Catalan Ministry of Research & Universities. Former Fellow of Upenn, Philadelphia, GoodGut Biotech Company co-founder.
Spain
Nuno Sousa
President
AICIB
Doctor, Full Professor, President of AICIB, Rector of UniMAX/UniFAJ, São Paulo, Brazil.
Portugal
Júlio Oliveira
Chairman of the Board of Directors
IPO Porto
JO concluded his graduation in Medicine at the ICBAS. Since 2011 he is Medical Oncologist specialized in Clinical Pharmacology. JO created and become responsible for the Early Phase Clinical Trials. He also coordinated an innovative program in the field of genomics, the Precision Oncology Program and the Molecular Tumor Board. Since October 2022 JO is the board president of IPO Porto.
Portugal
Belgium
Bernard Ceriez
CEO
Hospital Sint-Jozefskliniek Izegem
Bernard Ceriez, born 23 february 1963. Studied Economics at Ghent University, Belgium. Worked at several Ghent hospitals as CFO. Then became CEO of Sint Jozefskliniek in Izegem, Belgium, in 2012. Longtime member of the board of BAHM (BAHM unites all CEO's of the Belgian Hospitals and organizes several study days en 1 study trip abroad every year). BAHM focuses on future challenges in health care from the POV of CEO's of general hospitals. He is also a board member of several other organisations active in health care in Belgium.
Portugal
Joana Feijó
Business Development Director
Health Cluster Portugal
Joana Feijó holds a degree in Microbiology from the Portuguese Catholic University, a master's degree in Basic and Molecular Biology and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Abel Salazar Biomedical Sciences Institute from the Oporto University. Near 12 years of her professional career were spent in the private sector working on business strategy, product development and commercialization, specifically in the Healthcare industry. Since November 2018, Joana is part of the Health Cluster Portugal (HCP) Executive team as Business Development Director.
Portugal
Ana Rita Constante
Executive Director / Co-Founder & CEO
Catolica-Luz Clinical Academic Centre & eBreathie
Ana Rita Constante combines pediatrics with an entrepreneurial vision, serving as Executive Director of the Católica-Luz Academic Clinical Center and CEO of eBreathie. A MedTech innovation specialist, she develops solutions for managing chronic respiratory diseases, integrating technology with patient-centered care.
Portugal
Rita Cristóvão
CEO
PLUX Biosignals
CEO of PLUX Biosignals, she leads the development of digital platforms and remote monitoring solutions applied to research and healthcare. With 20+ years of experience, she contributes to transforming prevention and care delivery in response to the challenges of aging and workforce shortages.
Belgium
Hans Constandt
Founder & CEO
FAQIR
Hans Constandt is a social entrepreneur with a background in biotech, medicine and data science. Founder of FAQIR and Ontoforce, he advocates for #DataSavesLives and builds secure, FAIR health data ecosystems using personal data vaults to improve care, research, and policy. He brings deep expertise in health data, AI and innovation.
Portugal
Alice Segre
Associate Investor
Maze impact
Alice is Associate Investor at Maze, where she scouts early-stage impact investments and supports ventures through acceleration. She holds an MSc in Management from Nova SBE and a BA in Arts & Culture from Erasmus University.
The Netherlands
Piet Hein van Dam
CEO and founder
Clear.bio
Serial data and health-tech entrepreneur, CEO and founder of Clear.bio. PhD in Physical Chemistry, ex Unilever and KPMG. CEO of several start ups/scale ups, 2 exits. In global Top 50 Healthtech CEOs 2022.
6 patents.
Portugal
Carlos Alves
Vice-President of the Board of Directors
INFARMED, I.P.
Vice-President of INFARMED, July 2022–present. Physician, AHG in Infectious Diseases at CHUSJ. Specialist in Intensive Care Medicine with expertise in Infection Control and Rational Use of Antibiotics. Member of the National Commission of Pharmacy and Therapeutics (2016–22, serving as President 2017–22), the Health Technology Assessment Committee, and the Medicines Evaluation Committee. Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases at FMUP (2001–22).
Portugal
Ana Luís Pereira
CEO
HSC - Healthy Smart Cities
Ana Luís Pereira is a family physician, specialist in General and Family Medicine, with over 10 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. She has a strong interest in digital health innovation, holding qualifications in Digital Business (PBS) and an MBA. She co-founded Wiselife and HSC, leads digital health groups at APMGF and E-Mais, and is also part of the PBS and The Lisbon MBA alumni networks.
Switzerland
Jordi Serrano Pons
Co-Founder
P8Health
Jordi is a family physician, entrepreneur, and global innovator at the crossroads of Digital Health and Global Health. Founder of UniversalDoctor which implemented multiple digital health projects worldwide with collaboration governments and International organizations (WHO, IMO..) Recently he co-founded P8 Health, a Prevention Service that blends personalized care and educational technologies to champion patient-centered, value-based healthcare.
Portugal
Luís João
Head of Healthcare and Public Sector
Google Cloud
Luís João, Head of Public Sector and Healthcare at Google Cloud Portugal since 2021, has over 11 years of experience in security, mobility, and productivity. Previously, he was responsible for the Enterprise Security and Modern Workplace areas at Microsoft Portugal. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico.
Portugal
Nina Patrick
Founder
Nina's Notes
Nina Patrick is a serial founder with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She writes Nina’s Notes (www.ninasnotes.xyz), a weekly newsletter that translates complex science into clear, witty insights. She built an AI-powered diagnostics company, helped launch a European tech transfer office, was first hire at a startup acquired by Ginkgo Bioworks, and now runs a longevity community in Lisbon.
Portugal
José Bastos
Co-founder & CEO
knok healthcare
José Bastos is co-founder & CEO of knok, driving the mission to make quality healthcare affordable and accessible worldwide. With 17 years in international finance and strategy, he combines business expertise with a passion for impact. A graduate of the University of Oporto and Chicago Booth, he is fluent in five languages and leads with a global mindset.
Portugal
José Paulo Carvalho
CEO & Founder
Hope Care
José Paulo Carvalho, founder of Hope Care, has made his mark in digital health with innovative solutions in Remote Patient Monitoring and Digital Therapeutics. Under his visionary leadership, the company achieved MDR Class IIb certification for chronic diseases and gained global recognition. With a background in Theology, Records Management, and an Executive MBA, he leads with a holistic approach, enhancing patients’ quality of life.
Portugal
Maria João Marques
Head of Clinical Research & Development
2CA-Braga
Master in Nursing Studies, with a specialization in Leadership in Clinical Research from Oxford Brookes University. Pioneer in establishing Research Departments at Cleveland Clinic London and Abu Dhabi, also ensuring a JCI-accredited Ethics Committee. Contributed to clinical trials and committee management. Certified in Clinical Research by ACRP-CP, certified clinical project manager, and currently leads the Clinical Research and Development Unit at 2CA-Braga.
Portugal
Mafalda Carvalho
Director of the Innovation Office
ULS Santa Maria
Mafalda Carvalho holds a BSc in Biomolecular Sciences and an MSc in Space Physiology, both from King’s College London, and began her professional career as a researcher. Her transition into the Health Innovation sector was a natural and progressive step. She is currently the Director of the Clinical Innovation Office at ULS Santa Maria, where her main responsibilities range from Strategic Innovation Partnerships to the management and dissemination of Innovation projects with the potential to create real value in the healthcare system.
United Kingdom
Hilary Fanning
SRO, NHSE Data for Research & Development Programme
NHS England
Hilary qualified as a nurse in 1985, specialising in renal care, and has held roles across education, clinical operations, service design, programme management, and digital health in the UK and Ireland. She led Research Development & Innovation at University Hospitals Birmingham, delivering regional and national programmes, including the West Midlands Genomics Medicine Centre and NIHR infrastructure, and later headed the Discovery portfolio at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Awarded an Honorary MBE in 2023, Hilary is now Senior Responsible Owner for NHS England’s Data for R&D Programme, driving safe, innovative use of health data to advance research and improve patient care.
Portugal
Marta Passadouro
Ecosystem Lead
EIT Health InnoStars
Marta Passadouro holds a PhD in Biochemical Technology from the University of Coimbra. With around eight years of experience as a researcher in molecular biology and more than ten years working in health innovation, she has closely collaborated with industry, startups, incubators, and hospitals at both national and international levels. Currently, Marta holds the position of Ecosystem Lead Portugal at EIT Health InnoStars, where she coordinates the national ecosystem of EIT Health partners. In this role, she plays a key part in strengthening the competitiveness of this innovative community, positioning it as a reference in European strategic initiatives. In addition, she leads efforts to facilitate the internationalization of healthcare projects, promoting their integration into European markets and enhancing their long-term sustainability and impact.
United Kingdom
Julieanne Bostock
Head of Innovation
The Department of Health and Social Care
Julieanne Bostock is the Head of Innovation at the Department of Health and Social Care. She leads the Departments projects and policies to advance the development and adoption of new technologies for the benefit of patients and the public. She has a PhD in antimicrobial biochemistry previously worked as a researcher and academic focusing on drug resistance and target discovery.
Portugal
Magda Cocco
Partner Head of ICT and Digital Frontiers
VdA - Vieira de Almeida e Associados
Magda Cocco has in-depth knowledge and experience with innovative technological projects in the electronic communications industry and across several jurisdictions and regions, notably Europe and Africa. She has led multidisciplinary teams in different ICT projects & transactions and assisted Governments and Regulatory Entities in connection with the definition of regulatory policies and legislative drafting.
Spain
Elena Lopez
Project manager
Ticbiomed
Elena works on innovation projects that have digital health as a backbone. She helps demand-side organisations (e.g. regional health authorities or public hospitals) to identify their innovation challenges and find a suitable partner to solve them. Then, she supports the co-creation of new solutions, ensuring the end-user - developer collaboration is as smooth and productive as possible.
Bulgaria
Kristina Eskenazi
Chair of the MB
Health and Life Sciences Cluster Bulgaria
Kristina Eskenazi is Chairwoman of the Health & Life Sciences Cluster Bulgaria and the AI Cluster Bulgaria. She holds an AMBA Master’s in Strategic Management and serves on the Boards of CEBR and the Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria. A serial entrepreneur, she advances innovation in biotech, AI, and digital health across Europe.
Portugal
Carolina Reis
Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer
Clarity
Carolina is the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Clarity, where she leads clinical and R&D efforts on an at-home, device-based platform to monitor, treat, and help prevent neurodegenerative disorders. She holds a master’s in Brain Sciences from UCL and a PhD in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Oxford.
Portugal
Ricardo Simões
Diretor de Inovação
CCDR Norte
Director of the Innovation Unit at CCDR-Norte, currently responsible for industrial licensing in Northern Portugal, project evaluation under Norte2030, and the promotion of the Regional Innovation System. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering and a Habilitation in Polymer Engineering. His current research areas include Product Development and Sustainability, and he has authored over 100 scientific publications and 20 book chapters.
Portugal
Joana Seringa
Project Manager
ESPN
Joana Seringa is an International Project Manager and Researcher at NOVA School of Public Health. Her work bridges AI, Digital Health, and Innovative Care Models, linking research with practice. She manages several international projects, teaches AI in Health, contributes to WHO initiatives on health systems, and holds advanced degrees in Health Management and AI.
Portugal
Cristiana Costa
Coordinator of the Test and Validation Impact Unit
Instituto Pedro Nunes
Cristiana Costa leads a team specialized in the design and implementation of agile, rigorous, and regulatory-compliant pre-clinical and clinical tests, strengthening startups’ credibility with investors and facilitating the adoption of their solutions by the healthcare system. She is the coordinator of the European projects VR Health Champions and TrainR4U, as well as the national executive coordinator of TEF-Health (DEP/ANI).
Austria
Juan Suárez Valencia
COO
Health Force
Physician, Co-founder and COO of Health Force. Expert in medical AI and health tech strategy with a track record of deploying innovative technical solutions in different European healthcare settings.
Portugal
Rui Gomes
Director of the Department of Digital Transformation and Innovation
ULS Coimbra
Rui Gomes is Director of Digital Transformation and Innovation at ULS Coimbra, with over 20 years leading health information systems. Expert in digital governance and AI in healthcare, he holds a Master’s in Medical Informatics and certifications in COBIT 5, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Lean Leadership.
Sweden
Aldo Vermiglio
Innovation Manager
ISAB
Innovation Manager at Innovation Skåne with 15 years of experience in global innovation roles, 5+ Years working with healthtech startups and driving initiatives to accelerate the adoption of digital health in Sweden and Europe. MBA New York University, Stern School of Business focused on Corporate Finance and Change Management
Hungary
Lajos Kovács
Founder & CEO
Global Impact Health & Development
Lajos Kovács (Hungary) is founder & CEO of Global Impact Health & Development, a consultancy firm in health, development, and innovation.
He supports EIT Health Innostars and has advised governments globally while working with international donor organizations and development banks.
Formerly CEO of international healthcare organisations, he was also a visiting professor of health policy and health management at international universities.
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Portugal
Isabel Vaz
Chief Executive Officer
Luz Saúde
She has been CEO of the Luz Saúde Group since 1999, leading over 14,000 professionals across 32 healthcare units, including Hospital da Luz – Lisbon. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering (IST) and an MBA (Nova), and began her career at IBET and Atral Cipan, later serving as a senior consultant at McKinsey for seven years. She is a non-executive director at Mota-Engil and has previously held positions at CTT and Sonae Capital. In 2025, she was recognized by Forbes Portugal as one of the 10 most powerful women in business.
Denmark
Lill-Brith Wium von Arx
Epidemiologist
Eli Lilly
Lill-Brith Von Arx, is a epidemiologist and pharmaceutical executive with over two decades of experience in RWE. Her cross-border research in the UK & Nordics aligns with the European Health Data Space, focusing on structuring data to drive healthcare innovation. A frequent speaker at industry summits, Lill-Brith advocates for transparent use of real-world data.
Portugal
Liliana Amorim
Psychologist, Researcher, and R&D Unit Coordinator
P5 Digital Medicine Center Association
Liliana Amorim holds a Master’s in Clinical and Health Psychology (University of Minho) and a Master’s in Epidemiology (University of Porto), and completed a PhD in Health Sciences in 2019, focusing on neuroscience. Since then, she has been part of the P5 Digital Medicine Center Association as a psychologist, researcher, and R&D coordinator. She has contributed to multiple projects in neuroscience, population health, and digital health, and authored over 30 scientific publications.
Francisco Goiana
da Silva
Physician, Manager, University Professor, Health Commentator
Graduated in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon and holding a PhD in "Health Policy, Global Health Innovation" from the Imperial College Faculty of Medicine, he has been intensively dedicated to the areas of health promotion and disease prevention.
Portugal