3. & 4. FEBRUARY 2025
DIGITAL HEALTH LJUBLJANA is connecting healthcare professionals, industry representatives and young innovators with a shared vision:
to accelarate the transformation of healthcare through digital solutions.
Day 1: Show of innovation
Monday, 3th February
The event will kick off with an inspiring afternoon featuring investment and financial discussions, the latest trends from both international and local startups, and an evening gathering.
Day 2: International Conference
Tuesday, 4th February
Attendees will delve into the heart of the conference, experiencing thought-provoking keynotes, engaging panel discussions, interactive demos, and real-world case studies.
Monday, 3th February
15:30 Show of innovation opening
Be inspired by visionary startups showcasing their health innovations, opening doors to collaboration, investment, and new possibilities.
16:00 Investing in Health – why to do it and how to do it right
Join the health and biotech focused investors to discuss the funding landscape, investment opportunities, and strategies for driving growth.
Keynote: Peter Mogyorosi
Panel guests:
Peter Mogyorosi, Laser Consult Kft
Jakob Gajšek, Ljubljana University Incubator
Boštjan Čeh, BioTech hills
17:00 Interviews of international health startups
Explore the forefront of healthcare innovation through insightful interviews with leading international health startups.
Featuring perspectives from Slovenia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Italy, and beyond, this segment provides a professional overview of advancements in medical devices, digital health applications, and transformative technologies. Gain a deeper understanding of the development processes and strategies shaping the future of healthcare across Europe.
Moderated by: Klara Eva Kukovičič
18:00 Networking and coctails
20:00 Closing of the first day
Tuesday, 4th February
08:30 Registration
Start your day with a a fresh cup of coffee by Goat Story or the healthy alternative by FeelRooty!
Take the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with innovative start-ups presenting their ground-breaking solutions in the exhibition space. Exchange ideas with the brains behind the technology and get in the mood for an inspiring day!
09:00 Opening speech
The Slovene Enterprise Fund
09:10 How do we keep healthcare sustainable
Keynote
Tjaša Zajc is a keynote speaker, moderator, and podcaster, recognized as one of the “9 Digital Health Experts to Follow on LinkedIn” by Brainlab and featured on Health Tech’s “30 Healthcare IT Influencers Worth a Follow.”
Tjaša combines industry knowledge with a talent for captivating audiences, delivering talks that are both insightful and very memorable.
9:30 4 Vectors of Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Modularization, Cybersecurity, AI, and Interoperability
Digital transformation in healthcare is driven by four key vectors: modularization, cybersecurity, AI, and medical device interoperability. These elements collectively enhance system flexibility, protect patient data, enable advanced analytics, and ensure seamless integration across healthcare technologies.
Andraž Logar,
CEO of 3fs d.o.o
9:45 How are (young) companies tackling cybersecurity challenges?
The panel explores new cybersecurity standards, common threats faced during development, and practical resources available to startups and SMEs to safeguard their innovations and meet regulatory demands.
Panel guests:
Hrvoje Ratkajec, Research Project manager at Xlab
Peter Kramar, Medical Device Expert and Lead Auditor at Slovenian Institute of Quality and Metrology
startup representative tba
Moderated by: Katja Mohar Bastar, CEO of DIH Slovenija
10:10 A hospital’s cyberattack story
Gary McAllister will share insights into a real-life cyberattack on a London hospital, explaining the processes involved and how people responded. This presentation will provide a practical perspective on managing cybersecurity challenges in healthcare.
Presenter: Gary McAllister
Chief Information Technology Officer at DELL Technologies (UK)
10:25 Aligning strategies and action in hospitals cybersecurity
The final panel will bridge the gap between high-level EU cybersecurity action plans and the tangible steps being implemented in hospitals. How do strategic directives translate into day-to-day resilience? Join us as experts discuss aligning policy with practice to create a stronger, more secure healthcare system and prevent threats such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, and compromised medical devices.
Panel guests:
Staša Novak, EC, DG CNECT, Policy Assistant to the Director for Digital Society, Trust and Cybersecurity
Gary McAllister, DELL technologies
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Moderated by: Tjaša Zajc, Faces of Digital Health
11:00 Coffee break
11:30 Health data - the backbone of modern healthcare?
Keynote
Alberto-Giovanni Busetto is the Chief Data & AI Officer, Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist with 20 years of experience in AI, Data & Tech.
11:50 Advances in health data interoperability
Recent reports on progress in healthcare data interoperability in Slovenia and Austria will highlight recent achievements and progress towards seamless connectivity in healthcare.
In short presentations, countries will share their milestones for 2024, their alignment with the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and the transformative projects they are planning for 2025.
12:05 Are healthtech companies ready for data and AI?
With the rise of data-driven healthcare and AI-powered solutions, the question isn’t just about innovation, but also about readiness. Are healthcare technology companies able to harness the potential of big data and artificial intelligence while overcoming ethical, technical and regulatory challenges? This panel will explore the latest advances, emerging trends and the hurdles companies need to overcome to truly transform healthcare through data and AI.
Panel guest:
Alberto Giovanni Busetto, Chief AI officer, Health AI
Janez Bensa, CEO, Parsek
Dora Žmuc, Product manager, Better
Moderated by: Jernej Pintar, CEO, Technology Park Ljubljana
12:30 Evaluating the balance between data sharing needs and privacy protections
Data sharing leads to better outcomes for patients and drives innovation, but achieving this without compromising privacy is a complex challenge. This panel will discuss why seamless data sharing is critical to advancing healthcare and uncover common pitfalls organizations face when managing sensitive data. It will also provide insights from SMEs on embedding data protection into software development.
Panel guests:
Mitja Škuver, development engineer and information security manager at SRC Infonet
Lucija Tepej Jočić, eHealth team leader at National institute of public health Slovenia
Moderated by: Luka Petravić, UKC Maribor
13:00 Lunch break
14:15 Enhancing digital and technological skills in healthcare education
As new technologies transform the healthcare system, it is essential to equip healthcare professionals with essential digital skills. This closed workshop will focus on sharing best practices and identifying actionable steps that can be implemented without policy changes. It will also discuss overarching strategies needed to prepare the healthcare workforce for the future so that they can work successfully in a digitized environment.
The workshop will take place in Slovene language. If you want to join, send us an email at: healthwise@tp-lj.si.
14:15 B2B MEETINGS
Use the B2B meetings to connect with potential strategic partners, explore collaboration opportunities and advance your business goals. Whether you’re looking for development support, market expansion or insights into new trends, these sessions provide the ideal platform for meaningful and impactful networking.
16:00 Closing of the venue
The event will be moderated by Luka Petravić, University Medical Centre Maribor.
Collaborate. Innovate. Transform solutions for tomorrow
STARTUPS
Connect with investors and partners ready to scale your vision!
Join local and international venture capitalists, business angels, and corporations actively seeking innovative health startups. Whether you’re aiming for market entry, scaling, or launching a proof of concept (PoC), this is your opportunity to meet your next strategic partner.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Empower your practice with innovation!
Discover cutting-edge solutions in cyber resilience and learn how to respond effectively to cyberattacks. Explore how health data interoperability is already transforming patient care across the EU. Engage with local startups, industry leaders, and participate in the workshop to help shape the future of healthcare and education.
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
A collaborative approach to healthcare innovation!
Join our dynamic network and address critical challenges in digital health. Engage with visitors from Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, and the UK to exchange insights and foster cross-border collaboration. Discover opportunities to co-create solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and transformation.
STARTUPS
Connect with investors and partners ready to scale your vision!
Join local and international venture capitalists, business angels, and corporations actively seeking innovative health startups. Whether you’re aiming for market entry, scaling, or launching a proof of concept (PoC), this is your opportunity to meet your next strategic partner.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Empower your practice with innovation!
Discover cutting-edge solutions in cyber resilience and learn how to respond effectively to cyberattacks. Explore how health data interoperability is already transforming patient care across the EU. Engage with local startups, industry leaders, and participate in workshops to help shape the future of healthcare and education.
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
A collaborative approach to healthcare innovation!
Join our dynamic network and address critical challenges in digital health. Engage with visitors from Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, and the UK to exchange insights and foster cross-border collaboration. Discover opportunities to co-create solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and transformation.
RESERVE YOUR VISITOR TICKET TODAY!
VENUE LOCATION
CENTER ROG
Trubarjeva cesta 72
Ljubljana
Who makes the event possible
ORGANIZER
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Program sofinancirata Republika Slovenija in Evropska unija, in sicer iz Evropskega sklada za regionalni razvoj. Izvaja se na podlagi programa »Vsebinska podpora za hitrejšo globalno in trajnostno rast inovativnih MSP (RazvojniPlus Program)« v okviru Programa evropske kohezijske politike v obdobju od 2021 do 2027.
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