EXPERT DIALOGUE WORKSHOP – DIGITAL HEALTH DEEP DIVE

Digital Health Priorities & Collaboration Opportunities with German University Hospitals

Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Time: 09:00–13:00 including networking lunch
Venue: Meeting room Faros, Oslo Science Park – Forskningsparken, Gaustadalléen 21, Oslo
Language: English

Workshop Objective

An exclusive workshop for Norwegian health tech companies interested in bringing their digital health solutions to the German specialist healthcare market. The workshop will provide insights into digital transformation priorities in German hospitals, partnership opportunities, and what leading university hospitals look for when evaluating innovative solutions from international companies.

Guest speaker is Michael v. Wagner, CMIO and Executive Director, University Center for Digital Healthcare (UCDHC), University Hospital Frankfurt.

University Hospital Frankfurt (Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt) is one of Germany’s leading academic medical centers, combining world-class patient care, cutting-edge research, and medical education in close collaboration with Goethe University Frankfurt.

AGENDA

Time

Session

Description / Format

08:30

Coffee and refreshments

FAROS Meeting room, Oslo Science Park

09:05 – 09:15

Welcome & Introduction

Introduction to the workshop objectives and participants. Overview of Norway Health Tech's activities supporting access to the German market. Norway Health Tech

09:15 – 10:15

Keynote Presentation

Michael v. Wagner, CMIO and Executive Director, University Center for Digital Healthcare (UCDHC), University Hospital Frankfurt.
Part 1 – 45 min

Inside Frankfurt University Hospital: Digital Transformation Priorities and Opportunities for Norwegian Health Tech Companies:

Using Frankfurt University Hospital as a practical case example, this session will provide insights into digital transformation priorities in German hospitals, partnership opportunities, and what leading university hospitals look for when assessing and introducing innovative solutions into day-to-day operations.


Topics include:

  • Current digital transformation priorities in German hospitals
  • Status: AI, clinical decision support, interoperability, and data integration
  • Digital tools for physicians, nursing staff, and hospital operations
  • How university hospitals assess, pilot, and scale innovative solutions
  • Challenges and opportunities in implementing innovation at scale

Part 2 – 15 min

Introduction to UCDHC – 10 min

Overview of the University Center for Digital Healthcare (UCDHC), its activities, innovation ecosystem, and opportunities for collaboration with Norwegian companies.

10:15 – 10:30

Open Q&A

Discussion with participating companies.

10:30 – 10:45

Coffee Break

Refreshments and networking

10:45 – 12:00

1-to-1 meetings for companies with

Track 1 - Michael v. Wagner, CMIO and Executive Director, University Center for Digital Healthcare (UCDHC), University Hospital Frankfurt –

Market fit of Norwegian digital solutions for German university hospitals, 15 min per company.

Track 2with representatives from NG Cooperation GmbH, Daniela Nippraschk, Managing Director, German Market Access expert

Market fit German Market, regulatory questions, 15 min per company

12:00 – 12:10

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Norway Health Tech

12:10 – 13:00

Networking Lunch

Informal discussions with the speakers and participating companies.


Before the Workshop — Submit Your Questions

To ensure the sessions are as relevant as possible, we ask all participants to submit their key questions and topics when registering. We will use these to structure the Q&A and breakout sessions.

Please register your participation here,

Please submit questions beforehand to:

Lucie Meltzer lucie.meltzer@norwayhealthtech.com