2025 GNSH Annual Summit

University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark

Simulation at the Crossroads:

Navigating AI, Economic Investment, and Impact for Global Health Transformation

Schedule at a Glance:

Welcome Reception: Thursday, October 23rd at 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Summit Meetings: Friday, October 24th & Saturday, October 25th
Board of Director Meeting & GNSH 2.0 Meeting: Sunday, October 26th

You are invited to join for an exciting three-day in-person summit focused on re-envisioning the future of healthcare simulation through:

  • Further navigating artificial intelligence and its integration into simulation
  • Exploring concepts around global healthcare economics and the impact on simulation investment and strategy
  • Understanding the expanded global challenges around health human resources and the role of simulation in workforce readiness 
  • Charting the future of care and how simulation can drive transformation across healthcare systems.  

Additionally, significant time throughout the 2025 Summit will be dedicated to defining the future of GNSH as well as how we can collectively work to advance the Global Consensus Statement on Simulation-Based Practice in Healthcare.  

  • Single Occupancy Registration: $1,750 USD (includes 3 nights accommodations in a single occupancy room, one ticket to the opening reception, one summit registration, one ticket to two summit luncheons and the Friday evening social event)
  • No Accommodations Registration: for local registrants that do not need hotel accommodations but would like to participate in the summit, please contact executive@gnsh.org
  • Note: We expect Summit to fill to capacity, we reserve the right to limit the number of spots for GNSH members and affiliates.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available – please reach out to Justin Pohl via executive@gnsh.org to learn more about the options.

 

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    Hotel Location:

    Copenhagen Marriott Hotel
    Kalvebod Brygge
    51560 København, Denmark

    Meeting Location:

    University of Copenhagen Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences
    Maersk Tower
    Blegdamsvej 3B
    2200 Nørrebro, Denmark

    Summit Overview: 

    Join global leaders, innovators, and peers at the forefront of healthcare simulation as we gather in Copenhagen, Denmark for the 2025 GNSH Summit. Building on the momentum of past summits and the introduction of the Global Consensus Statement, this year’s meeting celebrates our shared commitment to advancing global impact, health equity, and systems change through simulation. Be part of the evolving GNSH movement — connecting across borders, shaping the future, and driving meaningful action in health and care.

    Summit Participant Objectives: 

    1. Critically examine the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare simulation: to enhance decision-making, optimize learner assessment, and support health system transformation across diverse global contexts.
    2. Analyze the economic drivers and investment strategies shaping simulation’s role in global health: including approaches to health workforce readiness and system-level impact.
    3. Collaborate with global leaders to operationalize the Global Consensus Statement: translate shared priorities into actionable strategies that address emerging challenges in simulation.

    Keynote Speakers, Presenters & Panelists:

    Hege Langli Ersdal, MD, PhD

    Head of Research for Simulation and Global Health, Stavanger University Hospital; Professor II, University of Stavanger

    Peter Dieckmann

    Senior Scientist at CAMES, Professor of Healthcare Education and Patient Safety, University of Stavanger, Norway; External Lecturer at the University of Copenhagen

    Robert Armstrong

    Executive Director, Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning at EVMS, Old Dominion University  

    Christina Diaz-Navarro

    Associate Dean for Simulation and Clinical Skills at Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), Honorary Professor at the School of Medicine at Cardiff University, Associate Professor for the School of Medicine and Healthcare Sciences at the University of Barcelona

    Olga Yakusheva

    Economist and Professor of Nursing at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing; Economics Editor for the International Journal of Nursing Studies

    Max Topaz

    Elizabeth Standish Gill Associate Professor of Nursing at the Columbia School of Nursing

    THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025

    7:00-9:00 PM

    Welcome Reception

    Copenhagen Marriott Hotel – The Pier


    FriDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025

    8:15-9:00 AM

    Registration

    University of Copenhagen

    9:00-9:30 AM

    Welcome and Summit Overview:

    GNSH Leadership; University of Copenhagen Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences

    University of Copenhagen

    9:30-10:30 AM

    Opening Keynote:

    Hege Langli Ersdal, MD, PhD

    University of Copenhagen

    10:30-10:45 AM

    Coffee Break

    University of Copenhagen

    10:45-11:45 AM

    Fireside Chat with Dr. Peter Dieckmann

    University of Copenhagen

    Noon-1:15 PM

    Lunch

    TBD

    1:15-2:00 PM

    Industry Partners Panel

    University of Copenhagen

    2:00-2:45 PM

    Society Partners Panel

    University of Copenhagen

    2:45-3:15 PM

    Networking Break

    University of Copenhagen

    3:15-3:45 PM

    Plenary I:

    Operationalizing the Global Consensus Statement

    University of Copenhagen

    3:45-4:30 PM

    Breakout Opportunity I:

    • Action Planning for the Global Consensus Statement
    • Action Planning Segment TBD

    University of Copenhagen

    4:30-5:15 PM

    Break Out Report Outs & Summit Day 1 Wrap Up

    University of Copenhagen

    6:30-10:00 PM

    Social Event & Dinner

    Tivoli & Paafuglen


    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025

    8:30-9:00 AM

    Recap of Day 1 & Overview of Summit Day 2

    University of Copenhagen

    9:00-10:00 AM

    Plenary II: Health Economics:

    Dr. Olga Yakusheva

    University of Copenhagen

    10:00-10:45 AM

    Panel of Global Healthcare Leaders:

    Exploring major concerns, trends, and opportunities

    University of Copenhagen

    10:45-12:00 AM

    Breakout Rotation II:

    • Action Planning: Topic TBD

    University of Copenhagen

    Noon-1:15 PM

    Lunch

    TBD

    1:15-2:00 PM

    Presentations from Breakout Rotation II & Next Steps

    University of Copenhagen

    2:00-3:00 PM

    Closing Keynote Address:

    • Leveraging AI in Healthcare
    • Dr. Max Topaz (Virtual)

    University of Copenhagen

    3:00-3:30 PM

    Coffee Break

    University of Copenhagen

    3:30-4:15 PM

    Breakout Rotation III:

    • Action Planning: The Future of AI in Healthcare
    • Action Planning for the Global Consensus Statement – Part II

    University of Copenhagen

    4:15-5:15 PM

    Breakout Rotation Report Outs & Summit Closing

    University of Copenhagen

    7:00 PM

    Group Social Activity (Optional)

    TBD


    SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025

    8:30-10:00 AM

    GNSH Board of Directors Meeting:

    Location TBD

    10:00-11:30 AM

    GNSH 2.0 Planning Meeting

    Location TBD