Annual meeting and Summit 2026

Name: Annual meeting and Summit 2026
Start: 2026-03-05T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-05T20:00:00+01:00

March 5, 2026 @ 12:00 - 20:00

We are pleased to invite you to VILDA’s Annual Meeting & Summit on 5 March – a full day where decisions, dialogue and future direction come together.

Around 100 leaders and decision-makers from across life science will gather to explore how leadership, wellbeing and innovation intersect in a rapidly changing world. How will AI, new science and geopolitics reshape our sector and what does that mean for women’s health, leadership and long-term competitiveness?

Our guiding principle is clear: A woman needs to be well to do well.
When leaders act on this insight, women’s health becomes a strategic advantage, strengthening innovation capacity, improving outcomes and accelerating progress across the life science ecosystem.

Please note that seating is limited. VILDA members are given priority access.

Agenda for the day

Online participation available for VILDA-members.

Annual General Meeting

12.30-13.30

The Annual Meeting is VILDA’s highest decision-making body and a key moment for members to actively influence our future.

Together, we will:

Review the past year, including activities and financial results
Take formal decisions in line with the association’s statutes
Set direction and priorities for the year ahead

VILDA Summit

14.00-18.30, networking until 20.00

Theme: Be well to do well

Following the Annual Meeting, the afternoon continues with VILDA Summit 2026 – the main event of the day.

The programme brings together sharp perspectives to explore how leadership, wellbeing and innovation intersect in an AI-driven transformation of healthcare and what this means for staying competitive in a changing world.

Programme highlights include

Welcome and introduction
Christina Östberg Lloyd kicks-off the summit with a short introduction and welcome
VILDA Member Survey Results
Sarah Lide presents the results and key insights for future priorities from our Nordic member survey.
Diversity Impact Cycle
Christina leads a forward-looking session focused on how VILDA will continue to drive impact and enable change across the ecosystem.
Keynote speaker
Nasim Bergman Farrokhnia, CEO and founder, will explore the role of health data and AI in shaping future healthcare, with a focus on women’s health.
Panel discussion - leadership's role
The panel will discuss leadership decisions critical to Sweden’s competitiveness, including responsible AI, strong governance, and women’s health as a strategic advantage.
Motivational Speaker
Josefine Asklöf, High Performance Coach
Closing remarks with following mingle
Chairwoman Christina wraps up the day by highlighting key insights, setting the tone as we move into an evening of networking, connection and lively discussion.