Innovation in Healthcare & Wellness Summit
Leadership in Healthcare Forum
Healthcare is undergoing a seismic shift—and women are at the forefront of this transformation. The 2nd edition of the Women Board of Directors’ Leadership in Healthcare Forum convenes a distinguished network of leaders, policymakers, innovators, and changemakers who are driving this change from within.
As the global healthcare industry is projected to surpass $10 trillion in value—fueled by breakthroughs in biotechnology, digital health, and longevity-focused medicine—women are playing a pivotal role across management, technology, operations, and innovation, shaping the next era of healthcare solutions.
Why This Matters
The healthcare sector in the UAE is one of the most advanced and rapidly growing markets in the Middle East.
UAE Healthcare Market Size (2024): $24.6B (AED 90.3B)
Expected Size by 2027: $31.4B (AED 115B)
CAGR (2023–2027): 6.2%
Key Growth drivers include
- Government plans to dedicate 10% of GDP to healthcare by 2030
- Dubai’s target of 500,000 annual medical tourists by 2025
- A 17% CAGR in AI and telemedicine
- A surge in FemTech and personalized wellness solutions
Agenda
Innovation Challenge
Healthcare and healthtech leaders deliver 10-minute, TEDx-style talks showcasing groundbreaking solutions developed by their companies. Speakers may also share dynamic video pitches as part of their presentations.
Speed Innovating Roundtables
Interactive, expert-led discussions at rotating tables, each focused on a cutting-edge topic, including:
- AI & Ethics: Can algorithms reduce gender bias in diagnostics?
- Green Hospitals: Advancing sustainable healthcare infrastructure
- She-Health Tech: Breakthroughs in Femtech
- Crisis Leadership: Lessons from women-led responses during global health emergencies
Reverse Mentoring
Young female health innovators take the stage to spotlight Gen Z and digital-native trends reshaping the future of healthcare.
Startups Forum: The Health Edition
Women-led startups pitch bold innovations, challenge traditional healthcare hierarchies, and spark powerful new ideas.
The Empathy Lab
An immersive experience where attendees step into the shoes of patients—such as those living with aging, chronic illness, or reproductive health challenges—and explore how technology can foster more compassionate care.
The Pledge Wall
A dynamic digital board where attendees commit to one meaningful action—mentoring a woman, piloting an innovation, or supporting inclusive ideas. All pledges will be shared on the WBD website and social platforms to inspire collective impact.
Who Should Attend?
– C-Suite Healthcare Executives
– Policymakers & Government Leaders
– HealthTech Founders & Investors
– Public Health Advocates & Researchers
– Medical Directors, Clinicians & Hospital Decision-Makers
– Insurance Innovators & Wellness Experts
Get Involved
Want to join the conversation shaping the future of healthcare?
Email us at reach@womenboardofdirectors.
Our Partners
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Diversity Partner
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