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About CONVEHO

The main theme of the second edition of CONVEHO – European Hospital & Healthcare Convention is ”More than a hospital”.

 

CONVEHO 2024 will take place in Amsterdam, on November 22nd, at Leonardo Royal Hotel. The European Hospital & Healthcare Convention CONVEHO is the most important event dedicated to European hospital leaders and brings together annually the managers, medical directors and head of clinical departments. A large itinerant and business event dedicated to best recent practices in health investment, management and high quality medical activities. The first edition (more here) brought together last year, in Brussels, hospital leaders from 25 European countries, from Belgium to Ukraine.

 

CONVEHO is created and organized by BORO Communication, member of PCMA, the Professional Convention Management Association, one of the most important international organization in the meetings industry.

A FULL DAY EVENT
CONFERENCE, EXPO & NETWORKING
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CONVEHO 2024 Speakers
CHAIR OF EXECUTIVE BOARD
Radboudumc, THE NETHERLANDS
Following her position as member (since 2017), Bertine Lahuis (1967) has taken on the role of Chair of Radboundumc's Executive Board as of January 2020. Radboudumc is one of the World's Best Hospitals in 2024 - Newsweek's ranking of the World's Best Hospitals -, a university medical center for patient care, research, and education, located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Radboudumc wants to be at the forefront in shaping health and healthcare of the future. Prior to that, she was a director and child psychologist at the Karakter children’s psychiatric hospital. She completed her studies in Medicine in Utrecht, specializing in child psychology and focusing on autism during her PhD. Until 2009, she worked at University Medical Center Utrecht.
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH POLICY
TONY BLAIR INSTITUTE, UNITED KINGDOM
Dr. Charlotte Refsum, Director of Health Policy at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, will be speaking at the CONVEHO European Hospital & Healthcare Convention on the critical topic: "Preparing the NHS for the AI Era: A Digital Health Record for Every Citizen." A trained physician and expert in health policy, Dr. Refsum is dedicated to harnessing the power of AI and other technologies to drive prevention, create sustainable health systems, and achieve health equity for all. Her work, alongside renowned figures such as Sir Patrick Vallance and Sir John Bell, significantly influences policy discussions on social care, biotechnology, and healthcare in the AI era. With experience working in 25 countries, Dr. Refsum has played a key role in transforming health systems on a global scale, making her a leading voice in the future of healthcare.
CFO AND COO (AND CO-CEO)
PRINCESS MÁXIMA CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY, THE NETHERLANDS
In recent years, Gita Gallé has held several positions in the healthcare industry, a sector she describes as relevant and complex. Her goal is to achieve results and innovation by combining the talent, drive and strength of her colleagues and external stakeholders. Connection and communication are key words.Besides this position, she is chairman of the Supervisory Board of Zorgbalans (care organization in nursing care and home care), member of the Supervisory Board of Medisch Spectrum Twente (top clinical & teaching hospital), member of the Supervisory Board of Economic Board Utrecht. Earlier in her career she worked for KLM in several positions and for the local government. She has a background as a social scientist.
FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ST CATHERINE SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, CROATIA
Professor Dragan Primorac is a pediatrician and geneticist, currently serving on the Executive Committee of ICPerMed and as President of The Croatian Society for Human Genetics and The Croatian Society for (Precision) Personalized Medicine. He is also a member of the Croatian Prime Minister's Scientific Committee and co-founded The International Society of Applied Biological Sciences with the Mayo Clinic. Prof. Primorac served in a ministerial role for five years and is the first "Global Penn State University Ambassador." He is a Chairman of the Board of Trustees at St Catherine Specialty Hospital', Croatia's largest private hospital and a European Center of Excellence.
GENERAL MANAGER
ONASSIS CARDIAC SURGERY CENTER, GREECE
Panos Minogiannis has been the General Manager of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center since 2014, maintaining its reputation as Southeastern Europe’s top cardiac surgery center. In 2022, he was named Health and Safety Manager of the Year in Greece. He earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University, where his dissertation on European Integration and Health Policy won the Marisa de Castro Benton Award. From 2009 to 2014, he was a visiting lecturer at Columbia University and the Open University of Cyprus. Additionally, he has been recognized for his support of the White House Medical Unit and the President of the United States, highlighting his dedication to global healthcare excellence.
CEO
Wiener Privatklinik, Austria
Thomas Peter Ebm is the CEO of Wiener Privatklinik (WPK), one of Austria's largest and most prestigious private hospitals that has been recognized among the world’s best hospitals by Newsweek for four consecutive years. Over the years, WPK has become a leader in private healthcare, serving and is particularly recognized for its cutting-edge treatments in oncology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedic trauma, and other advanced medical fields. Through the WPK Online Healthcare Center, patients worldwide can also access expert medical consultations remotely, further cementing the hospital’s reputation as a major international healthcare provider.
GENERAL MANAGER
MEDPARK INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Dr. Olga Schiopu, a board-certified physician, has served as CEO of Medpark International Hospital, the largest private multidisciplinary hospital in Moldova, for over eight years. Under her leadership, Medpark obtained Joint Commission International accreditation. In 2014, she founded the Association of Private Healthcare Providers of Moldova and served as its President until 2023. She is a board member of the Foreign Investors Association in Moldova and the National Coordinator of the HOPE Exchange Program. Dr. Schiopu has extensive experience in business administration, quality management, and project management, providing consultancy in Moldova and the region.
PRESIDENT, POLISH HOSPITAL FEDERATION
CONVENTION CHAIRMAN
Prof. Jaroslaw J. Fedorowski, one of the moderators of the European Hospital Convention, runs the Polish Hospital Federation and is a Treasurer and Executive Committee Member of the International Hospital Federation IHF and Governor at the European Hospital Federation HOPE. A medical doctor and healthcare executive, he holds MD and PhD degrees, and an MBA in healthcare administration from institutions in Poland and the USA. Specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, and managed care medicine, he has held leadership roles at the University of Vermont Health Network, Enel-Med SA Hospitals of Poland SA. and Hospitals Projektentwicklungsges mbH. He is a university professor with clinical experience in Poland, the USA, UK, and Switzerland.
PRESIDENT
THE FEDERATION OF EUROPEAN ACADEMIES OF MEDICINE (FEAM), BELGIUM
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. „My interest in quality assurance brought me in the position of chairman of medicine and later of CEO of Leiden University Medical Center. As such I founded the quality institute of the federation of Dutch University Medical Centers that stayed active now for 15 years. Projects included innovation in medical education, value based health care, networks in medicine and IT in health care. At present I use my experience in governance in several boards and national committees of scientific institutes and health care. As vice president of FEAM I contributed to projects on one health, pandemic preparedness and artificial preparedness in health and chaired the ethics committee”.
CEO
Healthcare Denmark, Denmark
Since 2021, Jakob Skaarup Nielsen has served as the Executive Director of Healthcare Denmark, a non-profit, public-private partnership dedicated to promoting Danish expertise, innovation, and strongholds within healthcare and life sciences. Under his leadership, Healthcare Denmark plays a pivotal role in showcasing Denmark's advanced healthcare solutions and fostering collaborations that drive innovation and growth in the healthcare sector both nationally and internationally.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT LEADER
BD (BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY), BENELUX
With a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from KU Leuven, Line has a strong academic background and extensive experience in the medical technology industry. By fostering collaboration among various stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem, Line and her team are dedicated to driving positive change and making healthcare more accessible, efficient, and environmentally friendly. BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is a global medical technology company advancing the world of health.
CHAIRMAN OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD
TALLINN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, ESTONIA
Since April 2023, Dr Konstantin Rebrov is the Chairman of the Management Board of Tallinn Children’s Hospital, leading paediatric hospital in Estonia, serving 2/3 of the population of the country. Being biggest paediatric hospital and having expertise in more than 30 different specialities, Tallinn Children’s Hospital has started recently a new path of transformation in diferent areas to become the most attractive insitution for pediatric patients (moving towards deeper patient centricity), physicians (concentrating competences to the hospital and expanding expertise beyond the borders), nurses (transforming into state of the art teaching center for nurses) and all the supportive functions. With the wide international experience in private sector and pharmaceutical industry, combined with the medical background and education in the field of diplomacy, Dr Rebrov is leading the hospital transfromation in several areas to ensure the key role of the institution.
SENIOR PARTNER
3XN/GXN, DENMARK
Senior Partner Stig Vesterager Gothelf leads 3XN/GXN Architects’ health and education projects, such as the new 68,000m2 North Wing extension to Copenhagen’s University Hospital and a new 58,000 m2 Children’s Hospital in Copenhagen, Mary Elizabeth’s Hospital, due to open in 2024. With over 20 years of professional experience, Stig is one of the driving forces behind the studio’s competition department. 3XN’s buildings are uniquely matched to each project but always seek to combine beauty and meaning by putting people at the center of design. Designing buildings that are light and connected, ensures clarity and well-being for their users.
ASSOCIATE
OMA, THE NETHERLANDS
OMA is an international practice operating within the traditional boundaries of architecture and urbanism. Hans has overseen OMA’s Hospital of the Future research group, which culminated in an exhibition at the 2021 Venice Biennale as well as proposals for new hospitals in Paris and Cremona. Hans is also engaged in the development OMA's AI platform, and has taught at the Berlage, TU Delft, and written for 032c and Volume Magazine.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT
UNSTUDIO, THE NETHERLANDS
Architecture office UNStudio has a mission to design for lasting impact and contribute to the societal challenges of urbanization, climate change, ageing populations, and socioeconomic inequality. Driven by purpose and focused on solutions, they create value by designing for the implications of these megatrends on our built environment. Designs that make our lives healthier, have little impact on the planet, but a lasting impact on our cities - and people. Lars van Hoften is a Senior Associate Architect at UNStudio, working for over 10 years at UNStudio on a large variety of projects. From big infrastructure projects like the Doha Metro Line in Qatar and Chamartin Station in Madrid to smaller boutique projects like the Looking Glass in the PC Hooftstraat or the Mother Child Center in The Hague.
ARCHITECT-DIRECTOR AND BOARD ARCHITECT
GORTEMAKER ALGRA FEENSTRA; DUTCH HEALTH ARCHITECTS, THE NETHERLANDS
Maurits Algra is internationally recognized as a leading healthcare architect. He designs healthcare projects on an international scope, being able to find a perfect balance in designing a hospital that has a healing effect on its patients while at the same time fulfilling investors’ requirements for effectiveness. Having experience designing all over the place, Maurits Algra knows like no other that not one hospital is the same. He has an extensive portfolio of international projects that he has contributed to.
ARCHITECT / CIVIL ENGINEER / HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
PLANHO CONSULTORES, SPAIN
PLANHO was founded in 1997, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and human-centred approach to the planning and design of technically and functionally complex buildings. Specialising in hospitals, their scope of work also includes research and teaching facilities, as well as urban and institutional infrastructure. Hospital Muñoz Cariñanos, a remodeling project designed by PLANHO, has been awarded as the best hospital remodeling in europe at the European Healthcare Design Awards 2024.
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CONVEHO 2024 Preliminary agenda
NOVEMBER 22nd, LEONARDO ROYAL HOTEL AMSTERDAM
WELCOMING Guests
  • November 22, 2024 08:00-09:00
    Coffee & Business Networking

    Medical Exhibition Area, Amstel Ballroom Foyer

SESSION 1
Coffee-Break
  • November 22, 2024 11:00-11:30
    Coffee-Break & Business Networking

    Medical Exhibition Area, Amstel Ballroom Foyer

SESSION 2
  • November 22, 2024 11:30-13:30
    TRANSFORMING HOSPITALS

    The Role of Hospitals in Bridging the Care Continuum: Discussing how hospitals act as central hubs in the healthcare continuum, ensuring seamless transitions between different levels of care and enhancing patient outcomes.

    Integrating Hospital Innovations Across the Healthcare Continuum: Exploring how technological advancements and bestpractices developed in hospitals can be scaled and adapted across the entire healthcare system to improve overall care quality.

    Strengthening Interoperability and Data Sharing: Addressing the importance of interoperability between hospitals and other healthcare providers to facilitate seamless patient care and effective data sharing.

    Digital Transformation: Focusing on the integration of AI and the importance of cybersecurity within hospital IT systems.

    Operational Transformation: Analyzing process improvements, automation, and logistics that enhance hospital efficiency.

    Financial Transformation: Discussing new economic models and financial strategies that sustain hospital operations and development.

    Cultural Transformation: Delving into changes in internal culture to support collaboration, innovation, and patient-centric care.

Lunch
  • November 22, 2024 13:30-14:30
    Lunch & Business Networking

    Medical Exhibition Area, Amstel Ballroom Foyer

SESSION 3
  • November 22, 2024 14:30-16:30
    BUILDING HEALTH AMSTERDAM INTERNATIONAL FORUM

    Designing "More than a Hospital”: The Role of Architecture in Hospital Reputation, Exceeding regulatory standards through visionary design that prioritizes patient experience and community impact, Creating iconic spaces that reflect the hospital’s identity and commitment to holistic care

    Human-Centered Hospital Design: Creating patient-friendly and healing-focused environments, Spaces for family and community within the hospital

    Sustainable and Green Building Practices: Energy-efficient systems and materials, Incorporating green spaces and natural lighting for well-being

    Adaptive and Flexible Hospital Spaces: Modular designs for easy transformation and expansion, Multi-functional areas adaptable to evolving healthcare needs

    Safety and Resilience in Healthcare Architecture: Designing for pandemic preparedness and crisis resilience, Infection control through architectural solutions

    Integration of Technology in Hospital Design: Smart hospitals with IoT and digital health capabilities, Infrastructure that supports advanced medical technologies

    Enhancing Patient and Staff Experience through Design: Ergonomic design to improve staff efficiency and reduce fatigue, Stress-reducing elements and balanced privacy for patients

SESSION 4
  • November 22, 2024 16:30-17:30
    DEBATE

    Following the in-depth discussions on hospitals as centers of technology, education, integrated care, and design, this engaging debate will address the core challenges and innovative solutions that enable hospitals to truly become “more than a hospital.” Engage with experts and peers to shape the future of healthcare, ensuring our systems meet the evolving needs of our communities.

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