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 intelligenceand its integration into simulation
Exploring concepts aroundglobal healthcare economicsand the impact on simulation investment and strategy
Understanding the expanded global challenges aroundhealth human resourcesand the role of simulation in workforce readiness
Charting thefuture of careand 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.
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:
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.
Analyze the economic drivers and investment strategies shaping simulation’s role in global health: including approaches to health workforce readiness and system-level impact.
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