Impact Day 2025
In times of uncertainty and mounting global challenges, we must not lose sight of the IMPACT we can all have on the world we live in. On December 11th, we gather the brightest minds we know of globally to an empowering conference focusing on how individuals can make a difference, no matter what platform they operate from.
We are proud to announce the participation of incredible lineup of speakers:
Jan Eliasson, Former Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations
Holger Kissel, Senior Vice President of BioNTech (whom we owe substantial recognition for solving the pandemic by bold decisions)
Purvi Kunwar, Co-Founder of Precision NeuroMed
Magnus Tisell, Chief Neurosurgeon at Sahlgrenska University Hospital and initiator of Swedish African Neurosurgery Collaboration (SANC), which is the beneficiary of the fundraising gala arranged adjacent to the conference
Pascal Goswell, from Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm
SANC is a remarkable initiative dedicated to advancing neurosurgical care across Africa. This non-profit organisation empowers medical professionals through specialized training, education, and interprofessional exchanges, dramatically improving patient outcomes and healthcare systems in underserved regions. We invite you to view SANC’s website to learn more about their remarkable impact to date.
All proceeds directly support SANC’s mission to save lives and strengthen healthcare systems in underserved regions.
As the first of a yearly tradition of inspirational Impact Days, this NON-PROFIT event features:
16:00–16:30 — Registration
16:30–17:45 — Impact Day Part I
Welcome – Ventures Accelerated
Introduction to the Swedish-African Neurosurgical Collaboration
Magnus Tisell (Sahlgrenska Hospital & President of SANC) and Pascal Goswell (Karolinska Hospital)Turning Despair Into Determination
Jan Eliasson (Former Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations) & Magnus TisellClosing remarks, US 24th Ambassador to Sweden, Erik Ramanathan
17:45–18:15 — Refreshments
18:15–19:30 — Impact Day Part II – Breaking Bold
Exploring the bravery required to succeed in biotech and at what cost
Holger Kissel, SVP, BioNTech
Purvi Kunwar, Co-Founder, Precision NeuroMed
Kerstin Rosen, Associate Clinical professor, Stanford University
Moderated by Nina Rawal, VC investor
19:30–21:00 — Reception & Evening Entertainment
21:00–00:00 — Impact Accelerated: The Party
All proceeds directly support SANC’s mission to strengthen neurosurgical care and save lives in underserved regions.
Be part of something bigger.
Join us on December 11 and turn inspiration into action.