A Week of Innovation, Collaboration and Discovery
| Date | Asukoht | Main Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | Tallinn | Deep Dive into Estonian e-Health and HealthTech Ecosystem |
| 25 Aug | Tartu | Biotech, Research & Healthcare Innovation |
| 26–27 Aug | Tartu | DTx New Nordics Conference |
| 28–29 Aug | Tallinn | Life Science Diplomacy Alliance Summit |
Day 1 - Monday, August 24
9:00-10:30
Kickoff session: Estonian HealthTech & e-governance
- Overview of the week and Estonia’s HealthTech landscape
- Presentation on e-governance and e-health in Estonia
11:00-13:30
Seminar by Sorainen: Practical Legal Insights for Health Tech Companies
Sorainen presents a practical morning session designed for health tech companies navigating legal and regulatory complexity. Top legal experts share focused, actionable perspectives:
- Lise-Lotte Lääne, Partner and Head of Sorainen’s Life Sciences & Healthcare team, covers data use in health tech: how to leverage data assets commercially and how data strategies intersect with IP and licensing rights.
- Eva Lennuk, associate and co-head of the Startups team in Estonia, delivers an essential guide to fundraising – what to know, what to avoid, and how to prepare.
- Oliver Kuusk, Senior Associate, addresses cybersecurity obligations and risk management for health tech businesses.
Panel Discussion: AI in Practice: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Public Health Systems in the Baltics and Beyond
- Moderated by Lise-Lotte Lääne, featuring prof. Peeter Ross, Professor of e-Health at Tallinn University of Technology’s eMedLab, and Kaspars Grosu, Payers, Providers & Government Manager for the Baltics, Ukraine and the Adriatic region at IQVIA
Walk away with clear, practical insights you can apply in your business.
14:00-16:30
Seminar by Tehnopol HealthTech & TalTech Digital Health
- Welcoming words and introduction by Helen Staak, Head of HealthTech at Tehnopol, and Doris Kaljuste, Head of Digital Health MSc at Taltech
- Digital Health Updates from Latvia – presenting the latest developments, priorities and experiences in digital health and health innovation in Latvia.
⬦ Aiga Balode, Deputy Secretary at the Ministry for Health of the Republic of Latvia - Advancing Estonia’s e-Health from Infrastructure to Impact
⬦ Patrick Pihelgas, Head of Digital Policy at the Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia - Enterprise Estonia: Services and Support for Healthtech Innovation and Growth
⬦ Silja Elunurm, RDI Services Development Team Lead at Enterprise Estonia - Panel Discussion led by Silja Elunurm: Beyond Funding – How Should Governments Support Digital Health Innovation?
⬦ Aiga Balode, Patrick Pihelgas, Kerli Luks, Founder of Muun Health, Emils Sjundjukovs, Founder of DigiHealth Design
Day 2 - Tuesday, August 25
9:00-10:30
Visit to the Estonian Biopank
Visit to the Estonian Biobank
- Overview of the Estonian Biobank and its role in innovation (Priit PALTA, Head of Estonian Biobank Innovation Centre)
- Insights into the Biobank Laboratory (Steven SMIT, Head of the Biobank Lab)
11:30-13:00
Seminar on Mental Health Solutions
The experiences, lessons learnt and recommendations from Ukrainian healthcare professionals regarding the provision of online mental health services in a wartime context – DocuMental Case Study.
- Welcome and opening remarks
- Introduction to Mondo: Mondo’s work in Ukraine.
- TalTech’s perspective: The importance of standardisation – Peeter Ross
- Introduction to the DocuMental platform – Jaanus Pikani
- Experiences of Ukrainian mental health professionals: how DocuMental has been used to support the Ukrainian people
⬦ Natalia Halytska-Pasichnyk, Psychiatrist, Municipal Enterprise “Dnipropetrovsk Multidisciplinary Clinical Hospital for Psychiatric Care” of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council - Experience sharing and practical perspectives from Ukrainian mental health professionals:
⬦ Luchnikova Yuliia, Private practice, Documental, psychologist
⬦ Vovk Mariia, NGO “Shield of freedom”, Documental, psychologist
⬦ Olha Klymovska, Kharkiv Karasin National University, lector, psychologist, supervisor - Introduction to Mission Kharkiv and its MHPSS project activities
⬦ Emil Alibeili, Director of Programs, Mission Kharkiv - Questions and answers with all speakers
14:30-17:00
Seminar: Innovation at the Tartu University Hospital
In this session, Tartu University Hospital, in partnership with the University of Tartu, Health Founders Estonia, TeamPerMed Consortium and Tartu BioPark, brings together researchers, clinicians and innovators working at the intersection of health and technology. We will explore how data-driven approaches and new tools are transforming the way we understand, prevent, and treat disease – and what this means for patients and healthcare systems in the years ahead.
- Opening remarks by Joel Starkopf
- Health Founders Estonia introduction
- Keynote: Introduction of Data Circle project (Eesti AI) – Alar Irs
- Hypercholesterolemia project – Ave Voit
- CAR-T cell therapy – Ain Kaare
- Future plans: Clinical validation model and Dynamic informed consent – Kaisa Põhako-Palu, Katrin Kaarna
- Panel discussion: Personal medicine 2.0 – let’s look further than genes and health data. Moderator: Sander Pajusalu
18:00
Networking and Community Meetup – DeepTech Pub: Health Edition
Join us for an evening of meaningful connections at the Networking & Community Meetup – DeepTech Pub | Health Edition, taking place as part of Estonian HealthTech Week on 25 August 2026 in Vilde & Vine (Tartu).
This meetup brings together startups, investors, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and innovation ecosystem partners from Estonia and across Europe. It offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, discover new collaboration opportunities, and connect with the people shaping the future of health innovation.
- Welcome and introduction
- Fireside chat on what it really takes to fund a health breakthrough, with Alexandra Balkova, Head of Health Founders Estonia Programmes and Investor Relations, and Indrek Heinla from the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency (EIS).
- Introduction to the ADAPTER collaboration network by Irina Tamme and Käroliin Müür from the University of Tartu.
- Networking and snacks
The event is co-hosted by:
Startup Estonia, Tartu Biotechnology Park, and Health Founders Estonia provide a relaxed atmosphere for networking and informal discussions.
Join us for an inspiring evening featuring:
- Insightful conversations and fresh perspectives
- Networking with founders, investors, researchers, and healthcare innovators
- Opportunities to build new collaborations across the health and deep tech ecosystems
- Delicious snacks and refreshing drinks
We look forward to welcoming you to Tartu!
Day 3 - Wednesday, August 26
9:30 – 18:00
DTx New Nordics Conference (day 1)
From Ambition to Reality: EHDS Readiness and Clinical Digital Health Challenges
The day will explore how clinical leadership, technology strategy, and data governance are shaping the future of digital health across the Baltic Sea Region, with a strong focus on the opportunities and responsibilities of the European Health Data Space (EHDS). Discussions will highlight national experiences, interoperability, and the transition from data to patient-centred innovation and impact. The programme concludes with a policy-focused panel reflecting on strategic directions for health data use and digital health system development.
Learn more at https://dtxnewnordics.com
Day 4 - Thursday, August 27
9:30 – 18:00
DTx New Nordics Conference (day 2)
Personalised Medicine, Prevention and AI
The second day focuses on personalised medicine, prevention, and the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The seminar addresses the practical use of data and AI in clinical decision-making, new service models for personalised and preventive care, and the regulatory and ethical frameworks guiding innovation. Real-life use cases and scalable solutions are highlighted.
Learn more at https://dtxnewnordics.com
Day 5-6 - Friday and Saturday, August 28-29
Life Science Diplomacy Alliance Summit
The Tallinn Summit will bring together investors, healthcare providers, policymakers, diplomats, corporate innovation leaders, startups, scaleups, CROs, CVCs, and ecosystem builders from across North America, Europe, and Australasia. Participants will explore how cross-border investment and strategic collaboration can be operationalised in a more volatile policy and funding environment. Unlike a traditional conference, the summit is designed to move from discussion to action—stress-testing real opportunities for collaboration, identifying what should advance toward the United Nations’ General Assembly in September, and building practical corridors among capital, industry, policy, and implementation. The summit offers an opportunity to showcase Estonia’s strength as a gateway for life science innovation, participate in dialogue alongside international capital and partners, and proactively support conversations with allied policymakers.
Learn more at tallinnsummit.com
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