HERtech : Women at the Forefront of Health Innovation

HERtech is femella Copenhagen’s flagship GROW event, dedicated to celebrating women who are shaping the future of health through technology. Join us on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, from 17:30 – 21:00 at Talent Garden Copenhagen for an inspiring evening exploring innovations in women’s health, from diagnostics and fertility tech to mental wellness and beyond. Discover how technology can close long-standing healthcare gaps, unlock opportunities, and address potential risks of inequality in health solutions. 💡 Why this matters - $1.1 billion – Global FemTech investment in 2023 (up from $600M in 2018) - 70% of women feel their healthcare needs are not adequately met - 35% of medical research participants are women - 5x higher delay for women in receiving diagnoses for conditions like endometriosis 🎯 What to expect - Panel Discussion: Hear from experts driving innovation in women’s health - Networking Session: Connect with students, young professionals, healthcare innovators, and entrepreneurs in Denmark’s growing FemTech community - Food & Drinks: Included in your ticket🌟 Meet the PanelistsWe are proud to welcome an outstanding group of leaders shaping the future of women’s health:- Moderator: Anette SteenbergCEO, Medicon Valley Alliance | Board Member @ femella, Velliv Foreningen, Danish Life Science Cluster- Malene Lindholmer NepperMedical Doctor, Chair of Young GP, Author- Camilla HartvigBoard Member, Advisor & Angel Investor in Women’s Health | Former CCO/EVP Pharma- Lene GerlachVenture Partner, Hadean Ventures | Founder & Chairperson WiLD | Co-founder Invest in Equity- Sara Al-DafaeCEO & Co-Founder, Nordic Women’s Health Hub🕒 Agenda 17:30 – 18:00 | Arrival & guest check-in18:05 – 18:15 | Welcome & femella intro18:15 – 18:20 | Moderator & speaker introductions18:20 – 18:30 | Panel discussion 1: Why women’s health gets overlooked18:30 – 18:50 | Panel discussion 2: The ROI of closing the gender health gap18:50 – 19:00 | Live Q&A19:00 – 19:20 | Panel discussion 3: Tech as a catalyst for change19:20 – 19:30 | Live Q&A19:30 – 19:40 | Wrap-up19:40 – 19:45 | Thank you & what’s next19:45 – 20:55 | Networking & dinner Be part of the movement to empower women in health innovation & join us at Talent Garden Copenhagen for a night of inspiration, learning, and networking!