Health in Europe: Joint Actions, Joint Future
Join us online for an exclusive event hosted by the Region of Southern Denmark in close collaboration with JA PreventNCD, one of the largest EU-funded Joint Actions on Public Health. This international, full-day policy event takes place during the Danish EU presidency, disseminating key insights from major strategic European health initiatives under the EU4Health programme.
TID: October 28th, 2025, 8.45 - 17.00
STED: Health Innovation Centre of Southern Denmark, Forskerparken 10 G, 5230 Odense M, Denmark.
REGISTER: Join us online - registration link will be ready soon.
Purpose and Aim
The main objective is strengthening cooperation and knowledge sharing among European health actors to lay the foundation for addressing EU health policy priorities.
Together, we aim to establish potential joint strategies and sustainable solutions for future health challenges.
The event will gather 150 selected in-person participants in Odense and will also provide the possibility for online participation.
Why Attend?
- Expand Your Knowledge: Gain key insights into strategic health initiatives
- Network with Experts: Connect with leading figures in European health projects
- Shape the Future: Participate in crucial discussions on policy development and next steps in terms of implementation and dissemination.
Learn more about the conference, the planned programme, and the participating Joint Actions here.
Programme
08.45 Registration, coffee and networking
09.15 Welcome and introduction
The moderators, Lars Henrik Jensen, Head of Department, Lillebælt Hospital and
Emil Hørup, Specialist Consultant, Health Innovation Centre of Southern Denmark
09.30 Opening speech
Stine Bosse, MEP and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health
09.45 Session 1 – The European health challenges
What is the status of the European health challenges and how can large strategic projects, such as Joint Action
partnerships, support the efforts in reducing the disease burden throughout Europe.
10.15 Session 2 – Global health challenges
How are global and European health challenges linked with focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment,
and what is the role of European partnerships?
Dr Gauden Galea, Former Strategic Adviser on NCDs and Innovation
10.45 Break
11.00 Session 3 – Joint Actions and sustainability
Five selected Joint Action coordinators will pitch their strategic aims and focus on the newest knowledge and work
with sustainability, emerging from the Joint Actions.
12.00 Lunch and networking
13.00 Inspirational talk – How do we succeed with implementation of healthcare initiatives across borders?
Pellegrino Riccardi, Award-winning TEDx talker
13.45 Session 4 – Mechanisms to succeed with sustainability
Inspirational talks on the mechanisms to succeed with sustainability, followed by a panel debate with participants
from relevant Joint Actions, decision-makers and international and European organisations.
14.30 Break
15.00 Session 4 continued – Mechanisms to succeed with sustainability
Inspirational talks on the mechanisms to succeed with sustainability, followed by a discussion with a new group of
panel participants from relevant Joint Actions, decision-makers and international and European organisations.
15.45 Final remarks and closure
16.00 - 17.00 Networking – drinks and snack.