NUHA Annual Summit 2026: Uniting Nordic Excellence in Healthcare
Leaders and experts from the Nordic University Hospital Alliance (NUHA), representing the university hospitals of Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and Reykjavík, gathered in Oslo on 4–5 May 2026 for the NUHA Annual Summit. Together, they reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing patient care, research, education and innovation across the Nordic region.
The summit marked the formal handover of the NUHA chairmanship from Denmark to Norway, with Oslo University Hospital assuming the role as host and chair for the 2026–2028 period.
The NUHA summit brought together CEOs, Steering Committee, Core Task Leads, Working Group leads and, members of Enabling Force from all five NUHA hospitals. Under the overarching theme “Uniting Nordic Excellence”, the meeting focused on strengthening cross-border collaboration and identifying concrete actions that can deliver tangible impact in both the short and long term.
The programme included presentations of the NUHA Annual Report, a formal handover of chairmanship, and strategic reflections on how to unleash Nordic advantages in healthcare. Parallel working sessions enabled participants to move from ambition to action.
“No single hospital can solve the complex challenges facing healthcare alone. Through NUHA, we are building trust, sharing knowledge and developing solutions together for the benefit of patients and professionals alike”, commented Matti Bergendahl, CEO at HUS Helsinki University Hospital.
Read more about the summit in the article published on the NUHA website.