Health~Holland Session: Healthcare Resilience and Preparedness

Health~Holland Resilience & Preparedness Session

This exploratory session brings together Dutch Life Sciences & Health (LSH) stakeholders to explore how healthcare systems can become more resilient in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.

As the links between healthcare, preparedness, and security continue to evolve, resilience is becoming a strategic priority across Europe. This afternoon offers space to explore how national and European preparedness efforts are developing, how public and private actors view emerging challenges, and what this means for the Dutch LSH ecosystem.

The programme combines policy context, practical perspectives, and interactive dialogue, creating space to exchange experiences and shape next steps together.

Join us in shaping the conversation.

Event Details

For: Dutch Life Sciences & Health (LSH) organisations interested in healthcare resilience

Registration deadline: 3 April 2026

9 April 2026

15:00

17:30

Netherlands, Europe

Stationsplein 32, 3511 ED Utrecht

Free of Charge

How This Event Supports Your Growth

Healthcare systems are facing increasing pressure from geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain vulnerabilities, workforce shortages, and public health challenges. Across Europe, governments and healthcare providers are reassessing how continuity of care can be safeguarded under a range of scenarios.

This session provides an opportunity to better understand how resilience and preparedness are currently evolving in the Netherlands and beyond and what questions this raises for the Dutch LSH ecosystem.

Participants will explore:
• The Dutch resilience and preparedness ecosystem
• Current initiatives at national and European level
• The role of cross-sector collaboration in crisis readiness
• Opportunities for LSH organisations to contribute to future-proof healthcare systems.

Collaboration Across Sector
• The session emphasises cooperation between government, healthcare providers, industry, and innovators. Through panel dialogue and case-based discussion, participants will reflect on procurement, stockpiling strategies, innovation partnerships, and practical pathways to engage in resilience-focused initiatives.

Perspectives from Practice
•Contributions from public authorities, healthcare actors, and industry representatives will offer practical insights into how preparedness is approached today. These reflections aim to ground the discussion and help identify areas where further alignment may be beneficial.

What to Expect?

Overview of healthcare resilience and preparedness from a Dutch and European perspective
Insights from public authorities and industry leaders
Panel discussion on public–private cooperation and innovation partnerships
Interactive wrap-up to identify priorities and themes for 2026
Informal networking with peers and stakeholders

Speakers

To be announced

Representative, Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport

The Ministry is responsible for national healthcare policy, including continuity of care and preparedness. An invited representative will share insights into how resilience is approached at national level.

To be announced

Representative, Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence plays a key role in medical capability and civil–military cooperation. An invited contribution will reflect on defence perspectives on healthcare preparedness.

To be announced

Representative, Philips

Philips will share reflections on the role of health technology and public–private collaboration in building more resilient healthcare systems.

Programme

A detailed programme, including the updated list of speakers, will be published shortly.

Participation costs

Attending this Health~Holland Session is free of charge.

Please note: if you are unable to attend, please deregister at least one day before the event. A fee of €75 will be charged in the case of a no-show, to cover venue and catering costs.