We don’t need more awareness of the gender health gap: we need solutions.
This Upstream Festival side event in Rotterdam brings together founders, investors, and clinicians who are actively building solutions in women’s health.
From underdiagnosed conditions to overlooked life stages, the session focuses on making healthcare more accurate, equitable, and accessible in practice.
The event opens with a 45-minute panel discussion, followed by topic-focused roundtables designed for in-depth exchange between participants across sectors.
Special guests include:
- • Laura Okafor – Founder & CEO, Perry
• Bart van Diepenbeek – Co-Founder & CEO, Saturn Pelvic Health
• Karen Berg – Investor, Healthy Capital
Roundtables
Following the panel, entrepreneurs will host topic-specific discussions focused on the key gaps they are working to address. Participants can join the conversations most relevant to them, enabling direct exchange between builders, investors, and healthcare professionals.
Who should attend
Investors (VC, corporate, impact), corporates in health and pharma, clinicians, researchers, and founders in women’s health and FemTech.
Upstream Festival
This event is part of the Upstream Festival side event program. A breakfast will be served. Seats are limited – early registration is encouraged!
Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 9:30-11:30
Location: Rabobank – Weena 770, 3014 DA Rotterdam
More information: On the website, a discount code is available for community members
Source: Upstream Festival
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