Anna is a CEO and Board Professional with more than 20 years’ experience working in the intersection of global development, maternal health, technology, philanthropy and healthcare, across Europe, US, SE Asia, India and Sub-Saharan Africa.  Since 2013, Anna has been the CEO of Maternity Foundation.  During her leadership, Maternity Foundation has established itself as a leading player within maternal health globally. Anna has led the scale-up of Maternity Foundation’s mobile health solution, the Safe Delivery App, now used in more than 40 countries and by almost half a million users.

Dr. Mamdani is VP of Data Science and Advanced Analytics at Unity Health Toronto and Director of T-CAIREM. Dr. Mamdani’s team bridges advanced analytics including machine learning with clinical and management decision making to improve patient outcomes and hospital efficiency. In 2024, his team received the national Solventum Health Care Innovation Team Award by the Canadian College of Health Leaders. Previously, Dr. Mamdani was named among Canada’s Top 40 under 40. He has published over 500 studies in peer-reviewed medical journals.

Kim Veber is Head of Division at Centre for It and Medico Technology, where he leads the continues work to improve digitalization with special focus on the EHR ‘Sundhedsplatformen’ and strategic projects. He has learned the hard way that large -scale implementation and digitalization in healthcare requires more than IT, technology, and interesting pilots. From his point of view, the demand for transformation through digitalization in the clinical environment seems to be present. The potential for the industry is clear, but just a few succeed.

Helle is a professor in clinical oncology at University of Copenhagen with special focus on patient involvement and Patient Reported Outcome, and a senior consultant at Department of Oncology at Rigshospitalet. Helle is chairperson of Medical Research Ethics Committee 1, deputy chair of Danish Comprehensive Cancer Center, chairperson and founder of Network for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Research, and an active member of European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer’s Quality of Life group. Helle is the owner of the app UngeKræfter co-created with users to improve QoL during a cancer-trajectory.

Jannik has a background in finance and management consulting, then changed scene (and suits) in 2015 to work with non-profits and NGOs, especially patient organizations. To get him enthusiastic, talk to him about patient needs, need driven innovation and policy. Outside regular work, he spends hours in camouflage doing nature photography, works on the boards of Dyrenes Beskyttelse (Animal Protection Denmark) and National Sorg Center (National Center of Grief).

Jesper leads product development at Be My Eyes and most recently led the development and launch of the Be My Eyes integration on Ray-Ban Meta Glasses and Be My AI, a first-of-its-kind digital visual assistant for people who are blind or have low vision. Jesper has been working in tech for over 25 years and he has a track record of building and scaling engineering teams that deliver great software products. Jesper joined Be My Eyes in 2023 after a successful decade-long tenure as Vice President of Engineering at Zendesk, where he headed the Copenhagen site and managed engineering organizations across Europe.

Lucanus is one of Europe’s prominent emerging managers with an impressive track record in the industry. In 2020, Lucanus founded Calm/Storm Ventures, a specialized micro-fund that rapidly became Europe's most active HealthTech investor—now holding the top spot for three consecutive years. With more than 80 super-early-stage investments, Lucanus has demonstrated his ability to “pick and win” those rare cases where entrepreneurs build both outstanding products and sustainable businesses. Lucanus is passionate about digital solutions that enhance health, improve lives, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Freja Sangild Boysen (Cand.scient.san.publ.) is the founder and CEO of SocialSpace, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving youth mental health. Motivated by her own experiences with mental health challenges during adolescence, she developed a digital platform that consolidates free counseling services, making it easier for young people to find the support when they struggle in life. Freja also serves on the board of the Square Foundation, contributing to initiatives that promote well-being and social impact.

Niels' expertise lies at the intersection of dermatology, AI, and healthcare innovation. He is CEO and founder of Melatech and a postdoctoral researcher at Herlev and Glostrup Hospital's Department of Plastic Surgery. He has successfully led multiple projects focusing on clinical workflows, medical imaging, and AI integration and contributes to international workgroups on AI and dermatological education. His research has been supported by substantial funding and collaborations with international partners.

A tech ecosystem builder for 10+ years, Anett has previously worked with hardware, deep tech and fintech, before joining HTHC more than five years ago. She thrives on creating meaningful connections and crafting experiences that result in tangible, actionable outcomes - always with a twist to remember.

Mette Marklund has been Chief Physician at the Department of Diagnostic Imaging at Nordsjælland Hospital since 2018. She came from a position as founder and daily manager of the Research Center for Advanced Imaging in Region Zealand. Mette is deeply committed to exploring alternative ways to ensure a more sustainable healthcare system.

After nearly a decade as a multi-entrepreneur in AI, Andreas founded Corti. Corti uses advanced voice- and pattern recognition technology to assist and augment medical professionals in predicting medical cases in real-time and provides intelligent decision support, enabling faster conclusion and better-informed treatment. Andreas is incredibly passionate about the possibilities that AI can provide to the healthcare sector. While serving as CEO of Corti, he founded Nordic.AI and now sits as chairman of the board. Andreas has landed media coverage all around the world, including MIT’s 2018 Innovators under 35 list.

Dr. Barua is a medical doctor, tech entrepreneur, and award-winning researcher with a PhD in AI in medicine. She was a guest researcher at Harvard Medical School and received His Majesty the King of Norway’s Gold Medal in 2024 for her groundbreaking AI research. She is at the forefront of AI-driven healthcare innovation. She has been featured as one of Norway’s 50 Leading Women in Tech and on Kapital’s 2025 "40 Under 40" list. Dr. Barua is also the author of the bestselling book "Artificial Intelligence Saves Lives" and a regular columnist for E24. With a unique blend of medical and technological expertise, she is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.

Dawn Health is a global leader in digital health specializing in Software as a Medical Device and digital therapeutics, accelerating the launch of innovative digital solutions that transform patient care and improve the lives of people with chronic conditions. Prior to becoming CEO, Alexander served as the company’s CFO, playing a key role in shaping its strategic growth. He has been instrumental in fostering strong industry collaborations, including partnerships with Merck Healthcare and Novartis to develop cutting-edge digital health products.

Guilherme Machado Rabello, engineer from Polytechnic School of USP, has been working in Healthcare since 2011, developing solutions in Telemedicine and Medical Innovation. Head of Innovation at Instituto do Coração in São Paulo, Brazil. Ambassador of Healthcare Denmark for Brazil. MBA Professor in Health Technology and Innovation.

Umang is an expert in AI and healthcare with experience in both commercial and public sectors. An NHS Leadership Academy Fellow and active clinician at Frimley Health. Now, as the Chief Clinical Information Officer for Microsoft UK, he ensures AI tools are effective and relevant in real-world healthcare. 

Lucas is part of Heal Capital's investment team. He's a medical doctor by training, ex-operator and ex-pharma consultant. Heal Capital invests in early-stage healthtech across Europe and is deeply rooted in the industry. The fund is backed by over 20 healthcare organisations such as Germany's private health insurers.

Hans Jørgen Wiberg is the founder of Be My Eyes, a free mobile app released in 2015 with the goal of making the world more accessible for the blind and low vision community. With Be My Eyes you can call a sighted volunteer, get assistance from an AI trained on the experiences of blind people, and call companies and organisations through the Service Connect.  A Danish furniture craftsman, Hans is blind himself and it is thanks to his experience that he came up with the idea of the app. Today, Be My Eyes has grown into the biggest network of blind and low vision people in the world, with strong parterships with global companies such as Microsoft, Meta and Google.

Jesper was trained as an economist and management consultant, then helped software companies grow & scale for a decade, before mortgaging his house and being a software entrepreneur  himself.  Six  years ago, Jesper devoted all his working time and effort to health tech, since he is intrigued with the possibilities of what the right health tech solutions can do for people, patients, staff, and the economy.

Line brings a diverse background in communications, teaching, sales, and partnership development. Prior to joining HTHC, she dedicated herself to establishing partnerships with major corporations and organizations. Her efforts aimed to involve them in motivating school students to tackle both current and future sustainability challenges. As an enthusiastic community builder, Line consistently emphasizes active participation.

Ricco Dyhr is a transformative leader in healthcare management, serving as the CEO of Zealand University Hospital, Denmark’s second-largest emergency hospital. With a remarkable track record in overseeing the present successful merger of three hospitals, Ricco has set new standards for integrated healthcare delivery. His visionary approach to healthcare management emphasizes innovation, resilience, and future-proofing systems to meet the evolving needs of patients and staff alike.

Per Bennetsen (52) is CEO of The Health and Care Administration, City of Copenhagen and former CEO and group director of Region Sjælland. Per holds a master’s degree in techn.soc from Roskilde University (1996).

Mafalda is trained as a biomedical engineer and has international experience across academia, industry, and clinical settings. She holds a PhD in clinical medical research and brings experience in driving healthcare innovation. Currently, Mafalda supports digital health transformations in public and private organisations by identifying needs, managing change, and adopting solutions that improve patient outcomes on a large scale.

Investment Manager nicolas@healthtechhub.org LinkedIn Nicolas is a business economist of training and has dedicated his career to various commercial roles in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, both locally and internationally. Fuelled by a passion for innovation in healthcare, he made a strategic move into the health tech industry, where he most recently served as CEO of a startup.