Keynote Speakers

We are delighted to introduce the keynote speakers for ASPiH 2025. These internationally recognised experts will share their insights and experiences, exploring diverse perspectives on our conference theme, “Simulation for Impact.” Their contributions will inspire, challenge, and shape the conversations that drive innovation in healthcare simulation practice.

Head of the Clinical Skills Centre, Director of African Simulation Network, University of Cape Town

Dr. Lise Brogaard, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital 

Peter Dieckmann PhD, Dipl-Psych, Psychodrama Director 

Positions: 

• Senior Researcher, Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for Human Resources and Education, Denmark
• Professor of Healthcare Education and Patient Safety, Department of Quality and Health Technology, University in Stavanger, Norway
• Associate Professor, Department of Public Health, Copenhagen University, Denmark

Biography: Peter Dieckmann is a work and organisational psychologist. Peter is a senior scientist with CAMES, Associate Professor with Copenhagen University, and Professor with the University in Stavanger. He is interested in using simulation to analyse and optimise the interplay between human beings, technology, and organisations in the interest of patient safety, quality of care, and the well-being of healthcare professionals. His work focusses on creating and using experienced-based methods, combined with reflections. 

Presentation Title: Exploring Simulation as Social Practice

Presentation Summary: Simulations is a social practice- human being interact with each other, various devices, and concepts in a goal-oriented manner. There have been tremendous advancements in simulation practice, and studies show that it can have a positive impact on patients’ lives. However, the use of simulation remains limited and is spreading only slowly from acute care situations in hospitals to more interaction-based care outside of hospitals, such as municipalities. What is focused on, how it is approaches, and what is overlooked are the results of decisions made by stakeholders in the field. This lecture takes a step back from practice to explore how different stakeholders determine what is simulated, and how these simulations are interpreted in debriefings.

Stay tuned as we continue to update our programme with confirmed speakers and sessions. 

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