Protecting Healthcare in a Digital Age: Cybersecurity Seminar

News item | 29-08-2025 | 09:42

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

More information about the contributing experts

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:

Register for the seminar
Register 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.