Program

Registration & mingle

OMOP, OHDSI & OMOP 4 Sweden

This session introduces the international data model OMOP, the global open-science network OHDSI and the Swelife and Vinnova-funded initiative OMOP 4 Sweden. The session will explore the opportunities they offer for Sweden, and how they can become part of a connected, open and collaborative health data ecosystem in Sweden and beyond. 

Speakers: Christian Högberg (OMOP 4 Sweden, Passion 2 Improve Sverige AB), Jordan Kane (OMOP 4 Sweden, Stiftelsen Chalmers Industriteknik), Magnus Lejelöv (STUNS), Olle Bergdahl (Uppsala University Hospital), and more. 

Fika Break, mingle & poster exhibition

How do different health data standards link together in a vision for Sweden?

This session brings together both international and national perspectives from HL7 FHIR, openEHR, OMOP and national interoperability activities to explore how standards can complement each other, and what role OMOP plays. The session provides valuable overview and trends in the field, as well as insights on some emerging national activities. 

Speakers/Panelists: Björn-Erik Erlandsson (HL7 Sverige, KTH Royal Institute of Technology), Lars Lindsköld (SFMI), Manne Andersson TBC (The Swedish eHealth Agency).

Lunch mingle & poster exhibition

13:00

OMOP in Practice – Stories from the field 

In this session, leading practitioners from Sweden and beyond will share their experiences, use cases and lessons learned from working with OMOP, OHDSI tools and open science. Expect inspiring examples of what is possible, honest reflections on the journey, and insights into how OMOP can unlock new opportunities. 

Speakers/Panelists: Fredrik Nyberg & Huiqi Li (Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University),  Niklas Norén + Team (Uppsala Monitoring Center), and more. 

14:00

Taking the first steps with or towards OMOP – Emerging practitioners 

This session brings together emerging practitioners who are either taking their first steps in exploring OMOP or preparing to take their first steps. Through short presentations and a panel discussion, they will share early experiences, questions, challenges and lessons learned. 

Speakers: Simon Wext (Region Skåne, Skåne University Hospital), Morteza Najibi (Lund University), Stefano Rapisarda (Karolinska Institutet, SciLifeLab), Daniel Hall TBC (Region Östergötland), Martin Ivarsson / Ola Lövenvald TBC (Region Halland), Name TBD (Region Örebro Län), Ruth Lochan Winton / Arja Harila / Jenna Andersen TBC (Uppsala University Hospital). 

15:00

Afternoon break, mingle & poster exhibition

15:30

Once you have your data in OMOP format, what does it look like? What can you do with it? 

This hands-on session brings OMOP and OHDSI to life through live demonstrations of selected tools and applications from the ecosystem. See how standardized data can be explored, assessed and used to generate insights, and discover what this can mean in practice for both data owners and data users. 

In this session we will demo the new version of ATLAS (data analytics), AIRES + DQD (quality assurance), and potentially other valuable tools for health data harmonization and reuse. 

Demo presenters: Huiqi Li TBC (Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University) and Lars Halvorsen (Passion 2 Improve Sverige AB, edenceHealth NV) 

16:15

How are we mobilizing towards improved health data availability and reusability on a national level?

This panel brings together perspectives from key national authorities and stakeholders to discuss ongoing national initiatives, opportunities and challenges. An opportunity for the audience to provide comments or ask questions. 

Panelists (TBD): Representation from Swedish authorities and national institutions. We are looking to get participation from The Swedish eHealth Agency, The National Board of Health and Welfare and The Swedish Medical Agency or The Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency, as well as The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR). 

17:15

Mingle & Networking