Explore the critical role of data and technology in developing innovative health and wellbeing products and services. This engaging webinar series offers hands-on tutorials, expert insights, and actionable guidance in areas like app development, chatbots, cybersecurity, EHR integration, and regulatory compliance. Gain practical tools and skills to enhance your development activities.
This series is ideal for developers, startups, researchers, and businesses aiming to build cutting-edge health and wellbeing solutions. With hands-on tutorials in every session, you’ll leave equipped with practical skills and knowledge to succeed in this dynamic field!
Upcoming Sessions
Session 3 – Navigating Regulations for MedTech including MDR/IVDR, AI Act, Data Act and EHDS
- Date: 13.5.2025 10:00-11:30 (9:00-10:30 CET)
- Presenters: Sandra Liede (Technology Industries of Finland), Heikki Pitkänen (Lean Entries), Kirsi Korhonen (Korsi Key)
- Host: Business Tampere
Description:
This hands-on session demystifies the regulatory landscape for MedTech and SaaS healthcare products. Participants will work through case studies to identify applicable regulations, understand your compliance requirements , and map out pathways for product certification and market entry.
Program:
10:00 – 10:05 Welcoming words Business Tampere
10:05 – 10:20 How to apply multiple regulation requirements and create solid regulation strategy?
- Sandra Liede, HealthTech Finland
10:20 – 10:55 New tool to navigate EHDS (European Health Data Space) regulation
- Heikki Pitkänen, Lean Entries
10:55 – 11:20 How to implement regulatory compliance in practice for a Software as a Medical Device
- Kirsi Korhonen, Korsi Key
Session 4 – Creating a Cybersecure Environment for Healthcare Applications
- Date: 23.5.2025 10:00-11:00 (9:00-10:00 CET)
- Presenters: Research Director Alpo Värri (Tampere University) and Lecturer Ville Haapakangas (TAMK)
- Host: Business Turku
Description:
Engage in an interactive tutorial on creating a secure environment for healthcare applications. Participants will analyze potential security risks, implement key cybersecurity measures, and learn best practices to safeguard sensitive healthcare data.
Program:
10:00 Welcoming words, Business Turku
10:05 Intro to cybersecurity and standards influencing procurement in healthcare
- Prof. Alpo Värri, Tampere University
10:20 How to build and assess cybersecure solutions?
- Lecturer Ville Haapakangas, TAMK
Session 5 – Building a Private LLM Model & Chatbot Integration – Use Case: Healthcare
Date: September 2025
Presenter: TBA
Host: Kuopio Health / KAMK
REGISTRATION OPENS AFTER SUMMER
Description:
Join a practical tutorial on creating a private large language model (LLM) and integrating it into a chatbot for healthcare use cases. Participants will learn the tools, frameworks, and best practices required to build and deploy AI-powered chat solutions tailored to patient and provider needs.
Session 6 – Integrating Applications into an EHR System and Kanta Services
Date: October, 2025
Presenters: TBA
Host: Business Oulu
REGISTRATION OPENS AFTER SUMMER
Description: This session includes a hands-on walkthrough of the integration process with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and Kanta Services. Participants will explore practical tools and APIs, gaining insights into tackling technical and regulatory challenges in system integration.
Passed sessions
Session 1 – Designing Digital Health Solutions: From Idea to Product
- Date: 24.3.2025 12:00 – 13:00 (11:00 – 12:00 CET)
- Presenter: Dr. Guido Giunti
- Host: Veera Virta, University of Oulu
Description:
Starting a business in tech is challenging but doing it in healthcare is even harder. There are strict rules, ethical concerns, medical knowledge gaps, and resistance from healthcare professionals and patients. In this talk, Dr. Giunti will share his experience with the challenges, opportunities, and key lessons learned when turning an idea into a real digital health product. This talk is perfect for developers, entrepreneurs, and researchers who want to make an impact in healthcare through technology.
Session 2 – Success Story: Collaboration Promises to Revolutionise Healthcare Education
- Date: 31.3.2025 16:00 – 17:00 (15:00 – 16:00 CET)
- Presenters: Kimmo Solehmainen (Kuopio Health Co-op), Prof. Pekka Toivanen, (University of Eastern Finland), Aleksi Komu (ThingLink Oy)
- Host: Kuopio Health Co-op
Description:
EDIH Academy ‘Train the Trainer’ course on Monday 31 March 2025 (15:00-16:00 CET). Part 1 will provide an overview of the HealthHub Finland EDIH and its role in supporting digital innovation. Part 2 will introduce how the University of Eastern Finland supports companies in integrating advanced AI solutions into products. Part 3 will showcase how ThingLink applies AI-driven content creation technology to enhance interactive learning experiences.
