Preview of the Conference on Health and Innovation: 'Action in the Delta' – Tuesday afternoon, April 8

Work Sessions: Collaborating on Health in South Holland Across Seven Themes

During short work sessions, visitors will collaborate with experts and other participants on one of seven health-related themes of their choice. The outcomes will be presented to the Province of South Holland and serve as a foundation for follow-up actions, including an action agenda for the delta region.

The work sessions are divided into the following themes:

• Health disparities in the region

• Urban design that benefits health

• Labor-saving technologies in healthcare

• Sustainability in healthcare

• Financing healthcare innovations

• Ambitions for the biotech region of South Holland

• Healthy nutrition

The outcomes of these sessions will be shared with Deputy Mariëtte van Leeuwen. The first part of the program will conclude in a unique and energetic way, followed by an opportunity to discuss, network, and explore healthcare innovations at the interactive demo market.

Following the Conference: Special Introduction of New Medical Delta Professors and Lecturers

Immediately after the (work)conference, Medical Delta will appoint nine new Medical Delta professors and lecturers. They will introduce themselves and their research in an engaging way, giving visitors a quick insight into their work and its intended impact.

Newly Appointed Medical Delta Professors:

• Prof. Dr. Ir. Machiel van Dorst (TU Delft, Leiden University)

• Prof. Dr. Ineke van der Ham (Leiden University, TU Delft)

• Prof. Dr. Arfan Ikram (Erasmus MC, LUMC)

• Prof. Dr. Remi Nout (Erasmus MC, TU Delft)

• Prof. Dr. Daniël Pijnappels (LUMC, TU Delft)

• Prof. Dr. Ir. Erik van Raaij (Erasmus University Rotterdam, TU Delft)

• Prof. Dr. Judith Rietjens (TU Delft, Erasmus MC, Leiden University)

Newly Appointed Medical Delta Lecturers:

• Prof. Dr. Robbert Gobbens (Inholland University of Applied Sciences)

• Dr. Suzan van der Pas (Leiden University of Applied Sciences / LUMC (Health Campus The Hague))

Right after the session, there will be an opportunity to congratulate the newly appointed professors and lecturers, followed by a networking reception at the demo market.

Healthcare, Innovation, and Implementation Brought Together in One Afternoon

This event offers visitors a dynamic program centered on healthcare, innovation, and implementation—all in a single afternoon. Be part of it, gain new insights, contribute to a healthier society, and connect with others on Tuesday afternoon, April 8, in Delft!

View the full program and register here; participation is free.

This event will be held in Dutch.

Medical Delta is holding its annual conference this time in collaboration with Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Universities and ZHIA universities of applied sciences. The content of the work conference is developed in cooperation with the Province of South Holland and organizations such as Convergence, Delft Health Initiative, InnovationQuarter, and Leiden Bio Science Park. The event will be conducted in Dutch.