Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Time: 9:00 – 13:00 incl. Networking Lunch
Venue: Norway Health Tech, Forskningsparken, Gaustadalléen 21, 0349 Oslo Oslo
How is it structured, who are they key players and payers? How do nursing homes innovate and implement new technologies and solutions addressing the demographical challenges and healthcare personal shortages
We were delighted to have Sascha Saßen as guest speaker.
Sascha Saßen is the Chief Executive Officer of the Hesena Group in Berlin, with extensive leadership experience in the German healthcare and long-term care sector. He has previously served as Chief Quality Officer and member of the management board at Korian Deutschland and held multiple executive roles in care organizations. With a background in nursing management and a strong focus on quality, innovation, and healthcare development, he combines clinical expertise with strategic leadership.
About Hesena Group:
Hesena Group is a German healthcare provider specializing in elderly care and nursing services. Headquartered in Berlin, the group develops and operates a network of healthcare facilities with a strong focus on geriatrics, including residential care homes, assisted living, short-term care, and ambulatory services.
Here are the presentations:
Introduction by Norway Health Tech
Presentation by Sascha Saßen, Hesena Group
Time |
Session |
Description / Format |
09:00 – 09:15 |
Welcome & Context |
HealthCatalyst Team: introduction to the workshop and objectives for today – |
09:15 – 10:00 |
Keynote Presentation |
Sascha Saße, CEO Hesena Group Berlin: Understanding German Long-Term Care – how the sector is structured, who the key providers and payers are, and how nursing homes evaluate and adopt innovative solutions |
10:00 – 10:15 |
Open Q&A |
Dialogue Session building on the keynote presentation and questions the participating companies have |
10:15 – 10:30 |
Short Break |
Coffee & refreshments |
10:30 – 11:45 |
Breakout / 1:1 Sessions |
Participating companies have the opportunity to discuss their specific questions with Sascha Saßen in smaller groups, with 15-minute break-out slots per company |
11:45 – 12:00 |
Wrap-Up & Next Steps |
Short summary and outlook to upcoming HealthCatalyst Activities addressing the German Market – |
12:00 – 13:00 |
Networking Lunch |
Informal continued dialogue — hosted at Oslo Science Park |