TFHC Activity Calendar 2024-2025
We want to share a lineup of events that promise growth, collaboration, and shared experiences. On this calendar, we’ve carefully curated engaging missions, digital sessions, and networking events.
Registration is now open for many events, and you can explore all the details on the website. Don’t miss out on the opportunities that await, and register today!
Ukraine – Netherlands | Public-Private Health Care Recovery Platform
January 1 – December 31, 2024
The public-private Platform Health Care Recovery Ukraine brings together Ukrainian and Dutch organizations with the goal of assisting Ukraine in countering some of the adverse impacts of the war on the healthcare system. Identification of financing opportunities to support healthcare recovery is key in this aspect.
Learn more about the platform and register your interest.
Kenya | Life Sciences and Health Combi Track Aid & Trade
January 1 – December 31, 2024
Kisumu, September 2024
The combi track healthcare aims to advance Universal Health Coverage in Kenya by improving access, quality, financing, and responsiveness with Dutch and Kenyan expertise. Focused on enhancing primary healthcare, the initiative emphasizes strengthening (digital) health infrastructure, improving health data connectivity, and refining referral systems. Activities include knowledge exchange, capacity building, and business development.
Utrecht | TFHC Partner Event
2 July, 14:00-18:00
Exclusive event for Task Force Health Care Partners.
Together with our partners we will discuss the impact of the shifting policy and political landscape on our work. We will share our experiences in organizing ‘private’ events and give them an outlook to our agenda for the coming year.
The Netherlands | Incoming Visit China
July 3-7, 2024
From the 3rd to the 7th of July, a high-level delegation of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), one of China’s most important government agencies, will visit the Netherlands. The NDRC has signed a MoU with the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport to address the challenges of its ageing society together. The incoming visit, initiated by the Dutch Ministry of Health Welfare and Sports, aims to facilitate policy exchange on population ageing & elderly care and business cooperation in the field of elderly care / silver economy.
On Friday 5 July, TFHC will host the China – Netherlands Business Meet & Greet in Utrecht, open to all Dutch LSH organizations with an interest in Sino-Dutch cooperation.
Register here.
India | Life Sciences & Health Mission Bangalore & Hyderabad
September 2-6, 2024
India, the fifth largest economy in the world, offers many opportunities for Dutch organizations active in the Life Sciences & Health (LSH) sector. Are you interested in strengthening your foothold in India? Or exploring market entry in India? Join our delegation of Dutch LSH organizations, accompanied by the Health Attaché of the Netherlands and TFHC, on our annual health mission to India. During this mission we will update your market intelligence, deepen existing relations, and initiate new collaborations based on personalized matchmaking.
Register here.
Rotterdam | World of Health Care 2024
25 September 2024
TFHC’s signature event the World of Health Care brings together key healthcare stakeholders from across the globe to discuss prominent developments in healthcare. During the Health~Holland Visitors Programme international delegates will be introduced to key players with our ecosystem and introduced to cutting edge innovations from The Netherlands. An ideal opportunity to extend your global network.
Save the date and register now!
Japan | Life Sciences & Health Mission
7-11 October 2024
Japan and the Netherlands, facing challenges of aging populations and healthcare costs, collaborate on ‘Common Ground’. Japan, a super-aging society, addresses healthcare affordability by investing in new digital and medical technologies and enhancing market access for foreign solutions. During this visit we will discover opportunities for Dutch companies and meet with key Japanese stakeholders in the LSH market in October as part of the Road2Osaka – Expo in 2025. Interested in the trends, developments and opportunities within the Japanese Life Sciences & Health sector? Then join our LSH mission to Tokyo and Osaka!
Visit Kenya – Nairobi & conference Digitalisation Kisumu
14 -18 October, Kenya
Join us at this visit to Nairobi and the annual conference in Kisumu, as we forge deeper ties between Kenya and The Netherlands. Our objective is to enhance local initiatives by infusing them with expertise and international exposure. In our inaugural year, we’re focusing on digitalization, aligning with Kisumu County’s vision and leveraging Dr. Ganda’s leadership as Chair of the Digital Health Committee/Health Secretariat. This event on 14 -18 October 2024 promises to be a catalyst for bilateral collaboration, making it an opportunity not to be missed. We will share more information on the conference soon.
Interested? Register for the Kenya – Netherlands | Life Sciences and Health Combination Track Kenya
Switzerland | Life Sciences & Health Trade Mission Zurich and Basel
October 21-24, 2024
The trade mission offers valuable networking opportunities and insights into the Swiss healthcare system in Zurich and Basel. The Netherlands and Switzerland share a vision focusing on prevention and citizen health improvement, making them ideal partners. With large baby-boomer populations and innovative landscapes, both nations face similar health expenditure challenges, laying a solid foundation for collaboration between Dutch and Swiss business communities and institutes.
Register now on the website!
China | Elderly care and Sustainability
Winter 2024/2025
As part of a multi-annual program TFHC has been working with the Dutch Ministry of Health Welfare and Sports to promote Dutch elderly care solutions and to identify opportunities for Sino-Dutch cooperation. Sustainability in healthcare has emerged as an additional topic of mutual interest. In 2024, we will explore possibilities for follow-up activities towards China and possibly Hong Kong.
Interested? Contact Micha van Lin micha.vanlin@tfhc.nl.
MEDICA 2024
November 11-14, 2024
The MEDICA in Düsseldorf is one of the most important platforms for suppliers of medical technology. It serves as the perfect opportunity for Dutch SMEs to expand their network and meet potential customers from more than 170 countries. NL Health~Holland Pavilion will showcase many facets of the Dutch LSH sector thanks to the participating Dutch companies and organizations. In addition, networking activities and events will be organized on the Pavilion to increase your reach and to (re-)connect with important stakeholders from the LSH sector.
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Do you want to know more about participation possibilities next year, please contact Pieter van Beers: pieter.vanbeers@tfhc.nl
Denmark | Health Mission Copenhagen and Odense
Winter, 2024
The Danish healthcare system is rapidly evolving, leveraging digitalization, AI, and robotics to enhance accessibility, affordability, and quality. Hospital infrastructure is shifting towards outpatient and digital treatments, emphasizing sustainability. Strong centers for life science innovation can be found in the region of Copenhagen and Odense.
Interested? Contact Helena Pluimes: helena.pluimes@tfhc.nl
Saudi Arabia & Gulf region| Health Mission
Winter, 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates continue to show prominent developments and investments in healthcare Infrastructure, prevention, technology & digital health, and medical education and training. As a follow-up to successful previous activities, a health mission to the region is foreseen for the winter of 2024.
Interested? Contact Helena Pluimes helena.pluimes@tfhc.nl.
Spain | Life Sciences & Health Mission
Winter 2024/2025
Following the success of the November 2023 mission to Barcelona, a health mission to Spain is planned for fall 2024. Spain’s modern healthcare infrastructure, growing elderly population, and commitment to innovation make it an attractive market. The robust public health system and increasing investment in research create opportunities for companies offering cutting-edge healthcare solutions in this dynamic market.
Interested? Contact Helena Pluimes helena.pluimes@tfhc.nl.
Utrecht | TFHC Partnermeeting
December 14:00, 2024
Exclusive meeting for Task Force Health Care Partners!
Stay tuned for more information.
Colombia | Life Sciences & Health Mission – TFHC
Week 17 February
After our three-year PIB WeCareColombia cooperation, Colombia remains an interesting market to visit. Are you interested to expand your business to Colombia, or do you want to strengthen your existing relations in the country? Join the Life Sciences and Health Mission to Colombia to (re-)connect with important stakeholders and key decision makers.
For more information, contact micha.vanlin@tfhc.nl
Outgoing Trade Mission
Q2, 2025
Establishing strong connections with hospitals and health ecosystems is paramount for a successful market entry into the highly-regulated German healthcare system. In the fall, we will organize a targeted visit to a prominent healthcare cluster in Germany.
Interested? Contact Pieter van Beers pieter.vanbeers@tfhc.nl.
DMEA 2025
April 8-10, 2025
DMEA, a pivotal European digital health event in Berlin, spans a three-day conference and trade fair, providing a thorough market overview. The NL Health~Holland Pavilion, a 70 sqm space, highlights Dutch e-Health innovations, fostering connections in the German and Dutch Life Sciences and Health sector through networking events.
Interested? Contact Pieter van Beers pieter.vanbeers@tfhc.nl.
Medica 2025
November
The MEDICA in Düsseldorf is one of the most important platforms for suppliers of medical technology. It serves as the perfect opportunity for Dutch SMEs to expand their network and meet potential customers from more than 170 countries. NL Health~Holland Pavilion will showcase many facets of the Dutch LSH sector thanks to the participating Dutch companies and organizations. In addition, networking activities and events will be organized on the Pavilion to increase your reach and to (re-)connect with important stakeholders from the LSH sector.
Interested? Contact pieter.vanbeers@tfhc.nl.
The TFHC 2024 / 2025 Activity Calendar has been drafted in July 2024 and is subject to change. Task Force Health Care works closely with public stakeholders such as RVO, the Netherlands Embassy Network and Health~Holland in programming and implementing its activities.