In 2025, Task Force Health Care (TFHC) welcomed over 50 international healthcare leaders from more than 20 countries to the Health~Holland Visitors Programme. The programme aimed to showcase the Dutch Life Sciences & Health ecosystem and facilitate international knowledge exchange on innovation, collaboration, and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Through a week of site visits, knowledge sessions, and high-level discussions, participants engaged with leading Dutch public and private organisations to explore how Dutch innovation is shaping the future of healthcare
Main Activities
Site Visits & Knowledge Exchange
The programme included visits and sessions hosted by key Dutch stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, Health~Holland, the Municipality of Rotterdam, Rotterdam Square, Erasmus MC, YES!Delft, Philips, Utrecht Science Park, and ROM Utrecht Region. These visits provided hands-on insights into innovation ecosystems, public–private collaboration, and real-world healthcare implementation.
World of Health Care 2025
A central highlight of the week was World of Health Care 2025, where the international delegation connected with more than 150 Dutch entrepreneurs. The event enabled dialogue, matchmaking, and knowledge-sharing across borders and sectors.
Thematic Panel Sessions
During World of Health Care 2025, participants took part in thematic panel discussions focused on key global healthcare challenges:
- Digital Transformation Panel
Exploring innovations that improve accessibility, efficiency, and healthcare outcomes, with a focus on AI, data ethics, blockchain, interoperability, and collaboration. - Cross-Sector Collaboration Panel
Examining how industry, academia, and government can work together effectively, highlighting trust, shared goals, human-centred approaches, and streamlined collaboration models. - Healthy Ageing Panel
Addressing innovations that support longer, healthier lives through preventative care, assistive technologies, and sustainable, patient-centred solutions with measurable impact. - Healthcare Infrastructure Panel
Discussing how modern, efficient, and sustainable healthcare environments can enhance patient outcomes, including hospital design, advanced medical technologies, and cross-sector cooperation.
Concluding Visits
The programme concluded with visits to Philips, UMC Utrecht, and the Prinses Máxima Centre for Paediatric Oncology, demonstrating the role of strong partnerships in delivering better patient outcomes worldwide.
Key Takeaways
- Strong international interest in the Dutch Life Sciences & Health ecosystem: The high level of participation and engagement confirmed the Netherlands’ position as a trusted partner for global health innovation and collaboration.
- Digital transformation is a shared global priority: Topics such as AI, data ethics, interoperability, and scalable digital solutions resonated strongly across regions, highlighting opportunities for cross-border knowledge exchange and joint innovation.
- Cross-sector collaboration is essential for impact: Effective cooperation between government, industry, academia, and healthcare providers was consistently identified as a key enabler for sustainable and scalable healthcare solutions.
- Patient-centred and outcome-driven innovation matters: Discussions on healthy ageing and healthcare infrastructure underscored the importance of solutions that deliver measurable impact, improve quality of care, and remain financially and environmentally sustainable.
- In-person exchange accelerates trust and partnerships: Site visits and direct engagement with Dutch organisations enabled meaningful dialogue and laid the groundwork for follow-up collaborations beyond the programme.
What’s Next
TFHC will continue to build on the momentum of the Health~Holland Visitors Programme by fostering connections between international delegates and Dutch stakeholders, supporting follow-up collaborations, and facilitating knowledge exchange through future programmes and events.
TFHC warmly thanks all hosts, partners, and international delegates for their contributions to a week marked by energy, ambition, and shared purpose. Together, we continue to innovate for a healthier tomorrow.
Stay connected
For more information about the programme or opportunities for collaboration, feel free to reach out:
Phone: +316 82 39 04 68
E-mail: info@tfhc.nl
