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Tenth Annual Meeting of Global Alliance of Medical Excellence

  • May 28
  • 3 min read

Updated: Jul 23


The GAME Annual Meeting 2026 will take place on 24–25 August, hosted by the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University in Lund, Sweden

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This year’s meeting is centred on the theme “Innovation in Academic Medicine”, with a shared ambition to explore how different innovation systems support the journey from scientific and educational ideas to meaningful societal impact.


Academic highlights

The programme brings together leaders, educators, researchers and students from across the GAME network to exchange perspectives and best practices. Highlights include:

  • Presentations on innovation system best practices from GAME member universities across Europe, Asia and Australia, creating a comparative platform for learning and reflection.

  • A keynote on clinical research innovation at Lund University, sharing personal experiences of translating research into impact.

  • Insight into turning innovation insights into impact, with contributions from Lund University Innovation and the regional innovation ecosystem, including Medicon Village Innovation.

  • Interactive discussions on the requirements for successful academic innovation, supported by joint brainstorming and digital engagement tools.


Beyond the meeting rooms

In addition to the academic programme, the meeting offers opportunities to experience Lund and strengthen the GAME community:

  • A welcome reception overlooking the city, creating space for informal networking and dialogue across institutions.

  • A formal dinner at Hypoteket, one of Lund’s historic buildings, providing a setting for continued conversations in a relaxed atmosphere.

  • An excursion to MAX IV, including a guided tour of the world‑leading synchrotron radiation facility, highlighting Lund’s cutting‑edge research infrastructure and innovation ecosystem.



During the GAME Annual Meeting, participants will be offered a 1.5-hour guided tour of the facility.


Safety information

  • All visitors must be registered at the reception and wear visitor badge for the duration of the visit.

  • Visitors must always be accompanied by staff and must not leave the group.

  • Visitors must stay within permitted areas and follow safety instructions.

  • Food and drinks are not allowed during the tour.

  • There are strong magnets in some parts of the building. Visitors who are pregnant or have medical equipment such as pacemakers or other medical issues should inform staff about this if they have any questions or concerns.


We look forward to the two stimulating days of discussion, collaboration and shared learning. Together, we hope to identify new ways in which the GAME network can continue to promote innovation in academic medicine – for the benefit of patients, society and future generations.



Programme details


Monday 24 August Venue: BMC:E12022 Kunskapen (the knowledge)

0800-0830

Arrival and registration

0830-0910

Opening of GAME Annual Meeting Prof. Francis Chan Welcome to Lund University Kristina Eneroth, Pro Vice-Chancellor David Gisselsson Nord, Vice-Dean

0910-1010

Turning insights to impact with the innovation system at Lund University Niclas Nilsson, Director LU Innovation (Lund University)

1010-1030

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

1030-1110

Innovation system best practices; (20 min/uni incl Q&A)

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong

  • University of Nottingham

1115-1200

Parallel sessions:

  • Joint papers (system innovation and more) Chair: Prof Philip Chiu


  • Administrative and Coordination matters (E12033)

12:00-1300

1) LUNCH Stamstället

2) Deans' lunch, venue E14003

1300-1400

The Medicon Village Innovation Community Petter Hartman, CEO Medicon Village Innovation (Lund University)

1405-1445

Innovation system best practices; (20 min/uni incl Q&A)

  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

  • Korea University

1445-1515

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

1515-1600

Blueprints from Top Academic Innovation Systems Assoc Prof Khoa Cao (Monash University)

1600-1645

Discussion: Requirements of academic innovations Menti, brainstorming

1645-1700

Group photo

1700-1930

Welcome reception, Belfragesalen

1930

Day concludes


Tuesday 25 August

Venue: BMC:E12022 Kunskapen (the knowledge)

0800-0830

Arrival and registration

0830-0900

Summary: Faculty management (20 min)

Announcement of GAME Annual Meeting 2027 (10 min)

0900-1000

A Lund University Innovation Journey - Personal Experiences

Prof Thoas Fioretos, Clinical Research Innovation (Lund University)

1000-1030

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

1030-1200

GAME TEI (45 min) Chair: Prof Young-Mee Lee


PhD4GAME (45 min)

Chair: Prof Priscilla Johanesen - Hybrid format

1200-1300

LUNCH Stamstället

1300-1400

Innovation system best practices; (20 min/uni incl Q&A)

  • Nagoya University

  • University of Bologna

  • Monash University

1400-1630

Excursion - MAX IV

1730-1800

Optional short campus walk around Lundagård

1800-2300

Formal Dinner at Hypoteket

2300

Day concludes



 
 
 

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