Nordic HB-HTA and Regional HTA Meeting Oulu, Finland 3-4 February 2027
Venue: Hotel Lasaretti, address: Kasarmintie 13b, 90130 Oulu, Finland
| Wednesday, 3 February 2027 | ||
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| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00-13:15 | Welcome | |
| 13:15-13:50 | New Technologies and the Growing Need for Hospital-Based and Regional HTA | Olli Leppänen, Tampere University Hospital, Finland |
| 13:50-14:30 | The Value of HTA in Healthcare Decision-Making | Miia Turpeinen, Oulu University Hospital, Finland |
| 14:30-15:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:00-15:30 | The Value of Digi-HTA from an Industry Perspective | Teppo Virkkula, Onnikka Health |
| 15:30-16:15 | Panel Discussion: The Value of HTA for Hospital and Regional Leaders and Decision-Makers (Teams participation available) | Terhi Nevala, Oulu University Hospital, Finland; Olli Leppänen, Tampere University Hospital, Finland; Stig Slördal, Helse Midt-Norge, Norway; Göran Larsson, Umeå University Hospital, Sweden; Michael Dall, Odense University Hospital, Denmark |
| 18:30- | Dinner (at own expense) | Il Puro restaurant, Oulu |
| Thursday, 4 February 2027 | ||
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| 08:30- | Coffee | |
| 09:00-09:50 | How to Evaluate AI Solutions Using the MAS-AI Tool? | Iben Fasterholdt, Odense University Hospital, Denmark |
| 09:50-10:20 | Regional HTA Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Medical Devices OR Overview of Medical Device Assessments Conducted by Swedish Regional HTA Units, 2022-2026 | Louise Ohlsson, Centre for Assessment of Medical Technology in Örebro, Sweden |
| 10:20-10:40 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:40-11:10 | Health Economics in Hospital-Based and Regional HTA: Data Sources for Economic Evaluations | Tue Kjolhede and TBC, Odense University Hospital, Denmark Johanna Laine (Finland), Hanna Meidell Sjule (Norway), Alexandra Metsini (Sweden) |
| 11:10-11:40 | The The Role of Health Economics in Hospital-Based and Regional HTA, panel discussion | Tue Kjolhede and TBC, Odense University Hospital, Denmark Johanna Laine (Finland), Hanna Meidell Sjule (Norway), Alexandra Metsini (Sweden) |
| 11:40-12:00 | Future Collaboration, Network Activities and Next Meetings | |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch |
Practical Information for Meeting Participants
Accommodation
Participants are encouraged to book their accommodation directly with Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti, the meeting venue, for maximum convenience. Special room rates are available subject to availability:
- Single room: €145 per night
- Double room: €156 per night
Rooms are reserved as an allotment. Participants may book their own rooms from the hotel lasaretti@lasaretti.com or p. +358- (0)20 7574700 no later than one month before the event. After this date, any unbooked rooms from the reserved allotment will be released for general sale at the prevailing daily rates. Each guest is also responsible for paying for their own room directly to the hotel, unless otherwise agreed. Rooms cannot be booked via website. When booking a room, please provide the booking code: Pohde 2.–4.2.2027 46158.
Alternatively, several other hotels are located within walking distance of the venue and Oulu city centre. A wide range of accommodation options can be found through online booking services such as Booking.com.
Getting to Lasaretti (Kasarmintie 13b, 90130 Oulu)
From Oulu Airport (OUL)
Oulu Airport is located approximately 16 km from the city centre. A taxi ride to Lasaretti takes about 20 minutes. Public buses (routes 8 and 9) operate regularly between the airport and central Oulu; the journey typically takes 30 to 40 minutes, followed by a short walk to the venue. Please see bus timetables in Google Maps or https://www.osl.fi/en/. In the buses you can pay with card, but not with cash.
From Oulu Railway Station
Lasaretti is located approximately 1 km from Oulu Railway Station and the main bus station. The venue can be reached on foot in about 15 to 20 minutes, or by a short taxi ride.
Nearby Attraction: Tiima Museum and Science Centre
If you have time, just a few minutes’ walk from Lasaretti there is new Tiima Museum and Science Centre that combines science, local history, art and interactive experiences under one roof. Highlights include the immersive VISIO multimedia experience, exhibitions on northern nature and the Northern Lights, and a panoramic observation tower in a historic water tower. Other attractions please see: https://visitoulu.fi/en/#
Northern Lights and Lapland
It is also possible to observe the Northern Lights in Oulu when skies are clear and geomagnetic activity is favourable. Recommended viewing locations include:
- Nallikari Beach, offering open views over the Gulf of Bothnia.
- Any location away from the brightest city lights. ⠀
February is one of the best months for aurora viewing due to long, dark nights and typically stable winter weather. If you are interested to combine a tour to Lapland it is only two hours north of Oulu by train or car.
Weather and Clothing
Early February is the heart of winter in northern Finland. Typical temperatures in Oulu range from approximately −5°C to −20°C, although colder periods are possible, so please be prepared with proper winter clothing.
We wish you a pleasant stay in Oulu!