Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The following set of frequently asked questions will answer the basic enquiries about Uppsala Health Summit and its organization. Should you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Where will the Summit take place?
The meeting is hosted at Uppsala Slott, which is a 16th century royal castle in the historic district of Uppsala that offers a spectacular view of the city.
Is Uppsala Health Summit open to the public and media?
Uppsala Health Summit is a by invitation only event. We can only host about 200 participants. Media is welcome to attend our sessions, and we are happy to assist in setting up interviews with keynote speakers and other participants. Reports from the workshops will include what was said, but be non-attributable.
Will Uppsala Health Summit publish any reports or manifestos?
We will publish a pre-conference report, preparing participants and others for the issues we will discuss at Uppsala Health Summit, notably during the workshops. Discussions during workshops will be summarized in a post-conference report.
When was Uppsala Health Summit founded?
The idea to set up the first Health Summit in Scandinavia was hatched in 2010 by World Class Uppsala. The first Uppsala Health Summit, Healthcare for Healthy Ageing, took place in June 2014. Reports from all Summits are available under Summit outputs.
Who organizes Uppsala Health Summit?
A number of Swedish stakeholders in healthcare and life science have formed a partnership to organize Uppsala Health Summit. Uppsala University hosts Uppsala Health Summit. Our partners
Who finances Uppsala Health Summit?
Funding of the meeting comes from the partners, the sponsors and supporters as well as the participants' fees.
How do I get an invitation for Uppsala Health Summit?
Uppsala Health Summit is a by invitation only event. If you have yet not received an invitation, but have a distinct role in contributing to global health, as decision maker, opinion leader or expert from private sector, academia, public sector or civil society, we are happy to consider you for our list of invitees. Please contact us for more information.
How can I contribute to the program?
Uppsala Health Summit focuses on one issue of importance for health and healthcare globally every year. The topic is selected based on discussions with leading experts from academia, industry and healthcare, policymakers and members of our advisory board.