Arendalsuka
Arendalsuka
Laerdal Global Health will participate in Arendalsuka 2026, Norway's largest democratic meeting place and a leading arena for dialogue between civil society, policymakers, academia, businesses, and public sector organizations.
The event provides an important opportunity to elevate global health on the public agenda and engage with partners on some of the most pressing challenges facing health systems worldwide. Throughout the week, Laerdal Global Health will contribute to discussions focused on strengthening health systems, improving maternal and newborn survival, advancing acute care, and accelerating progress toward global health goals.
Events
Global health at the turning point: is solidarity dead?
Global health progress is under growing threat from conflict, inequality, climate change, and shrinking health funding. This discussion explores how Norway can help strengthen health systems and shape the future of global health through its new Turning Point Project and development policy.
🗓️ Monday, August 10
It's going better than you think
Laerdal Global Health CEO, Karoline Myklebust Linde will join a panel of leaders from Norwegian business, academia, and civil society to reflect on reasons for optimism and progress in an increasingly uncertain world.
🗓️ Monday, August 10
Who saves lives when everything is put to the test?
This panel explores how training, collaboration, and frontline health workers strengthen preparedness and response in Norway, globally, and during times of war. The panel will be moderated by Inger Johanne Stenberg, Head of Communications and Public Affairs at Laerdal.
🗓️ Tuesday, August 11
⏱️ 13:00 – 13:45
The labor crisis cannot be solved within national borders - are we equipped to think internationally?
Join Brit Tone Bergman, SVP People & Organization at our sister company Laerdal Medical, to explore whether countries like Norway are harnessing the opportunities and grappling with the challenges of the global labor crisis.
🗓️ Thursday, August 13