Photonics4Health workshop, side event of Health Insights, Kuopio
August 19 @ 8:00 am – August 20 @ 5:00 pm EEST
Photonics4Health Workshop
Photonics Finland is organising a Photonics4Health workshop as a side event in Health Insights 2026 event, hosted by the Kuopio Health cluster. The workshop will take place on the morning of 19 August 2026.
The workshop will highlight the role of photonics in health and medical applications, bringing together experts and stakeholders to explore emerging opportunities and innovations in the field.
More detailed programme information will be announced closer to the event.
Participation in the Photonics4Health workshop is free of charge.
Please note that registration to the Health Insights 2026 event is required separately and is subject to the event’s participation fees.
By attending the Photonics4Health workshop, you will:
- Expand your network and connect with experts in photonics and health technologies
- Discover new collaboration and business opportunities in the Photonics4Health domain
- Engage in insightful discussions with professionals from research, industry, and innovation ecosystems
- Gain a closer look at how photonics is contributing to the growth of data-driven health ecosystem as an emerging international hub
To register for the event, sign up here: Registration form
Program
- 09:00 – 09:05 Welcome Remarks
- 09:05 – 09:20 Talk by Business Finland on Business Finland funding and support for innovations in health and deep tech
- 09:20 – 09:40 Talk by VTT on Introduction to PhotonHub PHACTORY and Photonics in multimodal sensing for personalized monitoring
- 09:40 – 10:00 Talk by Proteins1 on Diagnostics: Silicon Photonics for Single-Molecule Protein Detection
- 10:00 – 10:20 Talk by SeeTrue Technologies on Bringing Innovation into International Surgical Training: Lessons Learned from Practice
- 10:20 – 10:40 Coffee & Networking Break
- 10:40 – 11:00 Kuopio University Hospital (KUH)
- 11:00 – 11:20 Talk by Marginum on Aspirate tissue monitoring – a groundbreaking new surgical technique for oncological surgery
- 11:20 – 11:40 Talk by Oulu Health on OuluHealth: Empowering Health Innovation
- 11:40 – 12:00 Talk by Helsinki Health Incubator on Photonics enabled commercial innovation
- 12:00-12:05 Farewell Remarks
About Health Insights 2026
Health Insights 2026 will take place on 19–20 August 2026 in Kuopio, bringing together professionals, companies, startups, researchers, investors, and public sector leaders shaping the future of health.
The event offers two inspiring days at the Kuopio Music Centre, featuring high-level discussions, networking, and collaboration opportunities across the health ecosystem. Known for its dynamic atmosphere, Health Insights also provides valuable opportunities for informal exchanges and meaningful connections.
19.–20.8.2026
Kuopion Musiikkikeskus | Kuopio Music Centre, Finland
🏨 Planning your trip to Health Insights Week 2026 or Photonics4Health workshop?
Our official partner hotels offer discounted room rates for participants:
🔹 Lapland Hotels Kuopio
🔹 Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi
🔹 Scandic Atlas
Please note that special-rate rooms are available in limited quantities and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
👉 Booking information and event details:
https://kuopiohealth.fi/insights2026/