TEHDAS2 final conference: Shaping the EHDS together – from guidelines to implementation
TEHDAS2 will hold its final conference on 16 November in Brussels and online, bringing together project partners, policymakers, experts and key actors from across Europe to reflect on the project’s achievements and explore the next steps in implementing the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
TEHDAS2 has developed 21 guidelines and technical specifications on the secondary use of health data under the EHDS. The conference will showcase key achievements of the project, highlighting work on collaboration models, data discovery and access, secure processing environments and citizen rights. It will provide a platform for further discussion on EHDS implementation, including remaining challenges and future actions for cross-border health data use and collaboration.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn from the project’s results and exchange views with stakeholders working in research, innovation, healthcare and policy across Europe.
Where? Brussels, Belgium and online
When? Monday 16 November 2026
For whom? The event is open to all stakeholders interested in health data policy and practice, including policymakers, regulators, data holders and users, researchers, clinicians, industry patient organisations and technology developers.
How to attend? Attendance is free, but advance registration is required. Registration will open at the end of September.
Programme
Times in CET
- 12:00-13:00
Welcome lunch
OPENING SESSION- 13:00–13:05
Welcome and opening remarks
Markus Kalliola, Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund - 13:05–13:15
Towards European Health Data Space (EHDS) implementation
Melodie Bernaux, DG SANTE, European Commission - 13:15–13:25
TEHDAS2: Overview and highlights of results
Elina Drakvik, Sitra, the Finnish Innovation FundIntroduction to TEHDAS2 joint action
TEHDAS2 RESULTS ALONG THE EHDS USER JOURNEY- 13:25–14:15
Session 1: Enabling discovery and access to health data
How can researchers and other data users discover, access and prepare health data efficiently under the EHDS?
Nienke Schutte, Sciensano, Belgium
Coen van Gool, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), the Netherlands
Pia Brinkmann, Research Data Centre for Health (FDZ Health) at the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM), Germany - 14:15–15:05
Session 2: Ensuring safe and secure use of health data
Exploring secure processing environments, data linkage and practical approaches to safeguarding health data in secondary use.
Heikki Lehväslaiho, CSC – IT Center for Science, Finland
Amélie Schäfer, Health Data Hub, France
Justin Ansotte, Health Data Agency, Belgium - 15:05–15:30
Break - 15:30–16:20
Putting citizens at the heart of the EHDS
How can transparency, communication and trust help ensure meaningful citizen and patient engagement in the EHDS?
Maria Papaioannou, CYENS Center of Excellence, Cyprus
Lorenz Dolanski-Aghamanoukjan, Austrian National Public Health Institute (GÖG)
Chryso Pieridou, Karaiskakio Foundation, Cyprus
Catia Pinto, Shared Services of the Ministry of Health, Portugal
Yann Heyer, European Patient Forum - 16:20–17:10
Building the EHDS together
Collaboration models for effective EHDS implementation, including stakeholder engagement, cross-border cooperation and governance.
Beatriz Barros, Sciensano, Belgium
Fidelia Cascini, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy
Melodie Bernaux, DG SANTE, European Commission
Sofia Peltola, Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund
Franz Schaefer, European Reference Network for Rare Kidney Diseases (ERKNet) - 17:10–17:15
Closing remarks
Markus Kalliola, Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund - 17:15–18:00
Networking reception
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