INVEST. DEPLOY. TRANSFORM.

Join healthcare leaders, policymakers, innovators and investors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to accelerate health system transformation through collaboration, investment and real-world deployment at scale


600+

Speakers

4

Stages

250+

Investors

100+

Hours of Content

60+

Startups

16+

Tracks

Explore the Conference Stages

LEADERS SUMMIT

Hear from ministers, global CEOs and policymakers discussing the strategies healthcare systems worldwide.​

MEDX FORUM

Discover the latest advances in clinical excellence, medical practice and patient care from leading physicians and healthcare specialists.​

DIGITAL HEALTH FORUM​

Explore how AI, data and digital infrastructure are transforming healthcare delivery and enabling new models of care.​

CAPITAL XCHANGE FORUM

Connect with investors, startups and industry leaders to unlock funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.​

What to Expect

EARN ACCREDITED CME HOURS
Advance your professional development through accredited sessions led by world class clinicians, healthcare experts and industry leaders.​
NEXTGEN PITCH COMPETITION​
Discover the next generation of innovation. Watch emerging health innovators present breakthrough solutions to global investors, healthcare leaders and industry partners.​
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS ​
Build relationships with hospital leaders, pharmaceutical companies, healthtech innovators and investors driving the next generation of healthcare solutions.​​
REAL WORLD DEPLOYMENT ​
Learn how leading health systems are deploying AI, digital infrastructure and new care models at scale through real world implementation case studies.​
GLOBAL MARKET ACCESS​
Expand into one of the world’s fastest growing healthcare regions. Connect with healthcare authorities, hospital networks and industry leaders across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.​

2026 CONTENT OVERVIEW ​

Stage
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4

Leaders Summit

(Main Stage | Policy)
The System Contract

Policy, Regulation & Industrial Direction

Trust at Scale

Tech Infrastructure for System Deployment

Operational & Delivery Transformation

Beyond Pilots

The Prevention Economy

Longevity, Equity and Outcomes Impact

Digital Health Forum

(Technology & Innovation)
Building Global Foundations

Innovating the Future of Digital Health

Scaling Digital Health

From Innovation to Impact

Seamless Connections

Integrating Systems for a Unified Digital Health Future

Preventative Health

Technology-Driven Outcomes

MEDX Forum

(Clinical Adoption)
Predictive Care

Early System Intervention

From Breakthroughs to Clinical Deployment

Biotech Advances, Robotic Surgery and Programmable Immunotherapies

Health Systems & Global Readiness

Clinical Excellence to Broader System Readiness

Innovation Meets Patient Care

Patient-Centred Delivery

Capital Xchange Forum

(Investment)
Capital Inflows and Emerging Spaces
Identifying the Capital Movers in Healthcare​
Opportunities in Healthcare Innovation and Funding
Showcasing Saudi Healthcare Innovation

Scaling New Ideas

PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

Prof. Kwan Chee Allen Chan

Associate Vice President and Professor of Chemical Pathology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof. Kwan Chee Allen Chan

Associate Vice President and Professor of Chemical Pathology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Professor Allen K.C. Chan is a globally acclaimed clinician-scientist and biotech innovator, co-inventor of over 120 groundbreaking inventions in noninvasive prenatal testing and cancer detection, with a staggering portfolio of over 1,500 patents granted worldwide; his work, adopted in over 90 countries, has transformed global diagnostics and earned him recognition among Nature Biotechnology’s Top 20 Translational Researchers.

Dr. Cother Hajat

Public Health Professor and Advisor at Real World Health

Dr. Cother Hajat

Public Health Professor and Advisor at Real World Health

Global public health leader and architect of award-winning NCD strategies, with 30 years’ impact across the UN, WHO, WEF, and GCC governments. She bridges policy, precision health, and innovation to drive systemic change in how populations prevent and manage chronic disease.

Dr. Elisabeth Roider, MD, PhD, MBA

Founding Partner at Maximon

Dr. Elisabeth Roider, MD, PhD, MBA

Founding Partner at Maximon

Physician-scientist and longevity innovator where she leads the development of science-backed longevity ventures at Maximon. Recipient of the Margot and Erich Goldschmidt & Peter René Jacobson Foundation Award for excellence in medical research. Patent co-inventor: Method for enhancing skin pigmentation via redox modulation in melanocytes Published in high-impact journals on melanoma, NAD+ longevity strategies, and COVID-related diagnostic delays

Dr. George Margelis

Chief Technology Advisor at Ageing Australia

Dr. George Margelis

Chief Technology Advisor at Ageing Australia

Medical doctor with strong experience in software development and marketing. Interest in improving quality and delivery of healthcare utilising information technology.
Currently involved in development and implementation of innovative healthcare solutions delivered over the internet.

Prof. Siow Ming Lee

Professor and Consultant Medical Oncologist at University College London Hospitals/UCL

Prof. Siow Ming Lee

Professor and Consultant Medical Oncologist at University College London Hospitals/UCL

Professor Siow Ming Lee serves as Professor of Medical Oncology at University College London (UCL) and Consultant Medical Oncologist at University College London Hospitals (UCLH). He specializes in lung cancer treatment and research, having designed and led numerous groundbreaking clinical trials over more than two decades.
An internationally recognized authority in his field, Professor Lee was honored with the British Thoracic Oncology Group's Lifetime Achievement Award for his exceptional contributions to lung cancer research. His work has influenced treatment paradigms and improved outcomes for lung cancer patients, with particular expertise in immunotherapy, targeted treatments, and DNA repair pathways.

Katharina Grimm

FIFA Medical Lead at Federation Internationale de Football Associations FIFA

Dr. Katharina Grimm

FIFA Medical Lead at Federation Internationale de Football Associations FIFA

Directs all medical services planning and implementation at FIFA tournaments globally, focusing on athlete health and performance. serves on the Union of European Football Associations’ Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee and is a member of the Board of Directors at the Center for Sports Equity at Stanford.

Baroness Nicola Blackwood

Member of the House of Lords and Chair of Genomics England

Nicola Blackwood

Member of the House of Lords and Chair of Genomics England

The first female MP for Oxford and former Health Minister & Minister of Innovation, now leads as Chair of Genomics England while serving on the boards of Oxford University Innovation and biotechnology pioneer BioNTech. As a member of the House of Lords, she continues to shape science and innovation policy through her distinguished leadership roles.

Dr. David Rhew

Global Chief Medical Officer & VP of Healthcare at Microsoft

Dr. David Rhew

Global Chief Medical Officer & VP of Healthcare at Microsoft

Dr. David is the architect behind Microsoft's global health strategy, leading efforts that have transformed digital healthcare across 190+ countries. Twice named one of Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare, he holds six U.S. technology patents in electronic health records and clinical AI and has been a driving force behind some of the most impactful public-private partnerships in health innovation today.

Dr. Martha Mwaba

Medical Doctor, Ministry of Health, Zambia

Dr. Martha Mwaba

Medical Doctor, Ministry of Health, Zambia

Passionate and dedicated Senior Medical Officer with experience in emergency and critical care. As the 2024 recipient of the ZMA Young Doctors Award, she is honored to be recognized for her contributions to Zambia's healthcare system.

Dr. Matthew Shaw

CEO at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Dr. Matthew Shaw

CEO at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Matthew is the CEO of Great Ormond Street Hospital, ranked the No.1 children's hospital in Europe and 6th globally where he leads one of the world's most iconic pediatric institutions, driving breakthroughs in rare disease, complex surgery, and child health innovation.

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHTS

Vanessa Carter
Chair of the WHO Task Force of AMR Survivors, and Executive Director of The AMR Narrative

“I think Saudi Arabia is an amazing place. It's very central, and I believe it's very forward-thinking in terms of digital health. It's been quite amazing to see the diversity of people here, all so interested in learning from each other and engaging with those who come to visit.”

Tina Woods
Founder & CEO; Executive Director at Collider Health, International Institute of Longevity

"I think a conference of this nature and scale is a fantastic platform for CEOs, investors, government, government officials and policy makers to convene because, in the end, to really drive change in healthcare requires conservative effort amongst all the people in a power of influence and ability to change things."

Aashima Gupta
Global Director, Healthcare at Google Cloud

"Global Health Exhibition was more than just an event; it was a powerful glimpse into the future of healthcare. The exhibition successfully showcased cutting-edge innovations and pivotal strategies set to redefine patient care and public health globally."

Faisal Rashid
COO, DaVita Care KSA

“This is four days packed with energy, innovation, and ideas. I was recently speaking at one of the forums, intending to share my ideas, but I ended up taking notes from other speakers as well. This is a brilliant platform, and we have absolutely benefited from it. We invite others to do the same."

Dr Noor Ul Owase Jeelani
Professor of Paediatric Neurosurgery at Gemini Untwined

"Saudi Arabia is an amazing incubator of innovation at the moment. This is how I see it. I see many global players coming here to explore how they can integrate their experience. I think the focus on learning and establishing something truly special, big, and unique is remarkable."

ABOUT US

Global Health Exhibition is one of the world’s leading platforms for healthcare transformation, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, innovators and investors to accelerate the transformation of health systems. As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 healthcare agenda, the Kingdom has emerged as one of the fastest growing and most strategically important healthcare markets globally.

Now in its 9th edition, Global Health Exhibition serves as a high-level platform where policy, capital, technology and clinical leadership come together to address the future of healthcare. The event connects governments, health systems, life sciences companies and technology innovators to explore how healthcare innovation can be deployed and scaled to deliver real-world impact.

In 2025, the exhibition welcomed more than 130,000 healthcare professionals, hosted 2,200 exhibiting brands, showcased 120,000 sqm of healthcare innovation, and facilitated over US$35.5 billion in deals and partnerships, reinforcing its position as a premier global hub for collaboration, investment and innovation.