Second Announcement and Call for Papers – Nordic Conference on Digital Healthhst and Wireless Solutions 2026 (NCDHWS2026)
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
This is the Second Announcement and Call for Papers for the Nordic Conference on Digital Health and Wireless Solutions 2026 (NCDHWS2026), taking place on 16–17 June 2026 at the Kontinkangas Campus, University of Oulu, Finland.
The multidisciplinary conference is organised by the University of Oulu programmes 6GESShttps://www.6gflagship.com/6gess/ and DigiHealthhttps://www.oulu.fi/en/research/creating-better-health-our-digital-health-knowhow, in collaboration with Profi6-Fibrobesityhttps://www.oulu.fi/en/research/fibrohealth-combatting-fibrosis-chronic-diseases/fibrobesity, Profi8-Health Dimensionshttps://www.oulu.fi/en/research/multidimensional-big-data-and-life-course-health-molecules-society-health-dimensions, Oulu Brain & Mindhttps://www.oulu.fi/en/university/faculties-and-units/faculty-medicine/oulu-brain-mind, and regional partners OAMKhttps://www.oamk.fi/en/, Oulu University Hospital, Pohdehttps://pohde.fi/en/front-page/, and BusinessOuluhttps://www.businessoulu.com/en/. The event brings together researchers, clinicians, engineers, and industry leaders to explore how digital health and wireless innovations can transform healthcare systems.
Important Dates • Paper submission opens: October 15, 2025 • Paper submission deadline: January 15, 2026 • Notification of acceptance: March 15, 2026 • Early-bird registration deadline: April 15, 2026 • Conference dates: June 16–17, 2026
Main Topics in Digital Health include (but are not limited to): • Digital Health Transformation, Innovations and Future Visions • Digital Healthcare Pathways • Digital Twins for Healthcare • AI and LLMs in Healthcare: Tools for Professionals, Support for Citizens • Data-Driven and Modelling-Based Decision Support & Multimodal Health Data Analysis • Health Technology Assessment & Impact Evaluation • Education in Digital Health • Wireless Technologies, Body Area Networks, and Medical Devices • Connectivity Architectures and Cybersecurity in Digital Health • Novel Sensors, Antennas & Bioinformatics • Remote Healthcare, eRehabilitation & Telemedicine • User Experience, Acceptance & Adoption of Health Information Systems • Health Data Sharing, including Citizen-Generated Data • Data and Digital Sovereignty • Omics-Driven Precision and Personalised Medicine • Digital Interventions for Prevention and Therapy of Chronic Conditions, including Obesity • Ethics, Health Economics, Regulation & Implementation Research • Technological Development & Innovation Promotion: From Startups to Industry Solutions • Resilient and Sustainable Digital Health & Environmental Impacts of Digitalization • Patient-Centeredness, Digital Literacy & Equity in Healthcare
Conference Features • Invited Talks by Experts • Research Paper Presentations • Poster Sessions • Company & Project Exhibitions • On-site Visits • Networking Opportunities
Submission Types and Presentation Formats We accept three categories of submissions: Full Papers, Short Papers, and Abstracts. Accepted full and short papers will be published in the Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series Open Access proceedings book and indexed accordingly. Abstracts will be included in the backmatter of the published volume. Each accepted paper - regardless of type - will be assigned either a rapid oral presentation slot or a poster stand during the conference.
Experience Oulu – European Capital of Culture 2026 NCDHWS2026 conference coincides with Oulu’s designation as European Capital of Culture, offering a rich program of art, music, exhibitions, and cultural experiences throughout the city. We invite you to not only share your research but also immerse yourself in the creative energy and northern charm of Oulu in 2026.
Additional information Comprehensive instructions and further details are available at https://nordic-digihealth.com. The site also provides an overview of the highly successful previous edition, NCDHWS2024, along with direct access to its Open Access proceedings book.
We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to Oulu in June 2026 for an inspiring exchange of ideas on the future of digital health and wireless solutions.
Best regards, Jarmo Reponen Professor of Healthcare Information Systems President of the Organising Committee
Simo Saarakkala Professor of Biomechanical Engineering Vice-President of the Organising Committee
On behalf of the NCDHWS2026 Organising Committee [cid:cbedea33-f7bb-4f7b-886b-787c537896aa]
