Radical Health Festival Helsinki 2023: The Programme Has Been Published

The Radical Health Festival Helsinki programme is a dynamic tapestry of thought-provoking keynotes and talks, interactive workshops, engaging panel discussions and site visits. Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence, mental health, healthy and active ageing, cybersecurity, innovation, the digitalisation of the health sector, and much more.
“We are thrilled to unveil the programme for Radical Health Festival Helsinki 2023. The event is a collaborative initiative exploring widely innovative ideas, technologies, and practices in health. With a mission to inspire radical steps for a healthy future, the festival aims to foster collaboration, stimulate change, and spark conversations that challenge the status quo”, says Pascal Lardier, the Festival´s content lead.
Participants can look forward to captivating keynotes from renowned global experts such as: Prof. Shafi Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer at Medical Realities and Chief Medical Metaverse Officer at Aimedis, United Kingdom; Tony Estrella, Global Digital Health Expert and Author, Futureproofing Healthcare, Singapore; Donna Henderson, Head of International Engagement, TEC and Digital Healthcare Innovation, Scottish Government; President of the European Health Telematics Association (EHTEL), Scotland; Prof. Miikka Korja, Chief Innovation Officer and Head of Section for the Department of Neurosurgery at the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Finland; Helena Langšádlová, Minister of Science, Research and Innovation, Czech Republic; Dr. Päivi Sillanaukee, Special Envoy for Health and Wellbeing, Ministry for Social Affairs and Health, Finland; Dr. Duncan Selbie, President of the International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI), United Kingdom and Tina Woods, Founder & CEO Collider Health, United Kingdom.
The Festival´s philosophy is inclusive and collaborative: building a puzzle of expertise with renowned and trusted content partners such as event lead clinical partner the European Society of Cardiology, CHIME, Frontiers Health, EHTEL, COCIR, ECHAlliance, Healthtech Finland, Health-ISAC, Health Capital Helsinki, the city of Helsinki, and many more. Over 150 distinguished speakers will share their insights and expertise, offering invaluable perspectives on the future of health and care.
In addition to the educational and inspirational sessions, the Radical Health Festival Helsinki provides ample networking opportunities, enabling attendees to connect with like-minded individuals and forge new partnerships, while its exhibition offers a strong commercial platform for meetings between investors, buyers and solution providers.
“We invite governments, health professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about securing the future of health to join us in this unique gathering. Our target audience is anyone who believes only radical changes will get us there. The Festival’s first keynote message is simple: now is the time to challenge and innovate our traditional ways; now is the time to be radical", says Pia Heikkurinen, Secretary General of the Radical Health Festival Helsinki.
The Festival´s organising partners are éditohealth, the city of Helsinki and the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, where the Festival will be held. The venue offers modern facilities and a vibrant atmosphere conducive to collaboration and learning. Registration for the event is open, and participants are encouraged to secure their spots early as capacity is limited.
For more information about the Radical Health Festival Helsinki 2023 and to view the detailed programme, please visit the Festival's official website at https://www.radicalhealthfest.com/.
Radical Health Festival Helsinki: June 12-14, 2023 at Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus). | https://www.radicalhealthfest.com | #radicalhealth
About the Radical Health Festival Helsinki organizing partners:
The Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus), promoting Finnish trade and industry by enabling profitable face-to-face contact in trade shows, congresses and other events since 1919, is partnering with the international healthcare thought leadership and content creation agency éditohealth, whose leadership combines over 100 years’ in promoting digital health and creating successful global health leadership conferences and exhibitions.
Keywords
Contacts
Pia Heikkurinen
Expert, Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund
Secretary General, Radical Health Festival Helsinki
Pia.Heikkurinen@sitra.fi I +358 50 4651025
Sean Roberts
Strategic Relations Officer, éditohealth
sean@editohealth.org I +33 6 19 553 339
Images
Links
About Messukeskus
Helsingin Messukeskus on Suomen elämyksellisin tapahtumakortteli ja vaikuttavin kohtaamismedia. Suomen suurin tapahtumajärjestäjä tuottaa laadukkaita tapahtumia sekä vuokraa tilojaan ja palvelujaan erilaisten tapahtumien areenaksi. Messukeskuksen itse tuottamia tapahtumia ovat mm. Habitare, Helsingin Kirjamessut, Educa, FinnBuild, Matkamessut ja Vene Båt. Vierastapahtumina Messukeskuksen tiloissa järjestetään mm. Slush, Nordic Business Forum, Assembly, Kennelliiton Koiramessut sekä lukuisia kansainvälisiä kongresseja ja yritystapahtumia vuosittain.
Tilat käsittävät 7 hallia, 40 muuntuvaa kokoustilaa, 21 ravintolaa ja oman tapahtumahotellin. Messukeskus toi vuonna 2024 pääkaupunkiseudulle 245 miljoonan euron tulovirran ja toiminnan työllisyysvaikutus oli 3335 henkilötyövuotta. Omistajayritys Suomen Messut perustettiin vuonna 1919. | Messukeskus. The realsocial media. www.messukeskus.com @messukeskus
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (brand name Messukeskus) hosts Finland’s most inspiring events and exciting encounters. As Finland’s premier experience provider, we organise high-quality events and rent out our facilities for a wide variety of occasions. Events produced by Messukeskus include, among others, Habitare, the Helsinki Book Fair, Educa, Finnbuild, Matka Travel Fair, and Helsinki International Boat Show. Messukeskus also hosts guest events such as Slush, Nordic Business Forum, Assembly, International Dog Fair, as well as many international congresses and business events every year.
Our premises include 7 halls, 40 convertible meeting rooms, 21 restaurants, and our own hotel. The events held at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre last year brought in a revenue stream of 245 million euros to the Helsinki metropolitan area and created the equivalent of 3,335 full-time jobs. The Finnish Fair Corporation was founded in 1919. | Messukeskus. The real social media | www.messukeskus.com @messukeskus
Subscribe to releases from Messukeskus
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Messukeskus by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Messukeskus
Radical Health Festival Helsinki Returns in 2026 with the Theme “Operationalising Precision Health”8.5.2025 10:50:11 EEST | Press release
Radical Health Festival Helsinki, Europe’s leading health innovation event, will return to the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus) from 19 to 21 January 2026. Organised by éditohealth and Messukeskus, in partnership with the City of Helsinki and the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the festival brings together global changemakers to accelerate the transformation of health systems.
Radical Health Festival Helsinki ohjaa terveydenhuoltoa vaikuttavaan ja ennakoivaan suuntaan – teemana “Operationalising Precision Health”8.5.2025 10:41:47 EEST | Tiedote
Euroopan johtava terveysalan innovaatiotapahtuma, Radical Health Festival Helsinki, järjestetään seuraavan kerran 19.–21. tammikuuta 2026 Helsingin Messukeskuksessa. Tapahtuman järjestävät éditohealth ja Messukeskus yhteistyössä Helsingin kaupungin ja sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön kanssa. Festivaali kokoaa yhteen terveydenhuollon uudistajat vauhdittamaan järjestelmätason muutosta.
Taloyhtiöiden remonttitarpeet kohtaavat tekijänsä Kiinteistömessuilla lokakuussa8.5.2025 08:28:07 EEST | Tiedote
Korjausrakentamisen ja kiinteistöjen ylläpidon suurin tapahtuma Kiinteistömessut 2025 järjestetään Helsingin Messukeskuksessa 8.–9.10.2025. Rakennusten energiatehokkuus, korjaushankkeet, kunnossapito sekä isännöinti ja talous ovat tapahtuman tärkeimmät ohjelmateemat.
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre continued its impressive sustainability efforts in 20247.5.2025 10:17:50 EEST | Tiedote
Last year, Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre made strides in various areas of sustainability, leveraging these advancements to drive its growth strategy. The sustainability report highlights the centre's sustainability efforts in 2024.
Helsingin Messukeskuksen vastuullisuusvuosi 2024: Pitkäjänteistä työtä ja edistysaskelia7.5.2025 09:34:43 EEST | Tiedote
Helsingin Messukeskus otti viime vuonna edistysaskelia useilla vastuullisuuden osa-alueilla hakien niistä myös vauhtia kasvustrategiansa toteuttamiseen. Vastuullisuusraportti esittelee messujen vastuullisuusvuotta 2024.
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom