Protecting Healthcare in a Digital Age: Cybersecurity Seminar - Sweden
Protecting Healthcare in a Digital Age: Cybersecurity Seminar
In an era where digital innovation is transforming healthcare, cybersecurity has never been more crucial. On Thursday 23 October, Swedish and Dutch experts will come together for a seminar focused on strengthening cybersecurity in healthcare, highlighting shared challenges and opportunities between the two countries. Hosted at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the event will showcase the Netherlands' leadership in healthcare cybersecurity and its commitment to deeper collaboration with Sweden.
Swedish-Dutch Cybersecurity in Healthcare Seminar
The afternoon will begin with insights from the Dutch government on addressing cybersecurity threats in healthcare, followed by a presentation of Northwave’s latest Threat Intelligence Report, revealing emerging cyber threats and trends in the health sector.
Cyberattacks and sabotage targeting critical infrastructure such as water, energy, and communication systems, are increasingly frequent. As healthcare and medtech become more dependent on internet and energy, preparedness for potential infrastructure attacks is vital. Like other essential sectors, digital resilience and sovereignty are becoming key priorities. An expert panel will discuss these issues in depth.
The second half of the afternoon will focus on securing health data.
The European Health Data Space (EHDS) initiative aims to enable secure
and efficient health data sharing across the EU. While EHDS promises
better accessibility and improved care, it also raises significant
cybersecurity challenges. An expert panel will explore these risks and
the growing importance of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) as a
forward-looking data protection strategy.
Agenda
12:00 Registration and light lunch
13:00 Welcome remarks
by Ambassador Joost Reintjes and statement from Marcel Floor,
Netherlands Ministry of Health, followed by Northwave’s Threat
Intelligence Report presentation and an expert panel discussion
14:30 Coffee break and networking
15:00 Presentations on
EHDS and PQC, followed by a panel discussion
17:00 Networking
reception at the Ambassador’s residence (same location)
Contributing experts
- Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Joost Reintjes, Ambassador - Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and
Sport
Marcel Floor, CIO - KTH Royal Institute of
Technology
Sebastiaan Meijer, Professor Health Care Logistics - NextPharma
Joel Fidalgo, CIO - Northwave
Kim Elman, Country Manager Sweden
Marc de Jong Luneau, General Manager Nordics and Director Strategic Projects - Philips
Arno van der Heijden, Cybersecurity Solutions Consultant - Sectra
Anders Hansson, Security Advisor for Critical Infrastructures - Swedish eHealth
Agency
Michel Silvestri, Senior Advisor - Z-Cert
Wim Hafkamp, Managing Director
This event offers a valuable platform for policymakers,
cybersecurity experts, and healthcare stakeholders from both countries
to engage and collaborate. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn
from leading voices and strengthen cross-border cooperation in
securing healthcare for tomorrow.
Stay tuned for updates on
the program on this page.
Date & Venue
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Embassy of the Kingdom of the
Netherlands, Götgatan 16a, Stockholm
Would you like to attend? Register your interest below:
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for the seminar
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for the network reception
Please note that we only have limited seats available. We reserve the right to prioritize among guests to ensure optimal relevance for all attendees. You will receive a confirmation ticket after 13 October.