Overview

The 5th Edition of the Forbes Middle East Healthcare Leaders’ Summit in Abu Dhabi will bring together policymakers, healthcare executives, and scientific pioneers to explore the future of care delivery. Centered on the theme “Community at the Heart of Healthcare Innovation”, this influential forum in Abu Dhabi will address critical healthcare priorities—from the rising challenge of non-communicable diseases to the transformative potential of precision medicine, AI, and next-generation health technologies. The summit will champion collaborations and innovations driving healthier, more resilient societies.
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Healthcare Leaders’ Summit – 5th Edition | Abu Dhabi

09:00 – 10:00 am

Registration & Networking

10:05 – 10:10 am

Welcome by Forbes Middle East

10:15 – 10:20 am

Keynote Address

Theme 1: Policy as a Catalyst – Enabling Progress Across Healthcare Systems

10:25 – 10:40 am

Panel: Governing Excellence - Enabling Innovation While Safeguarding Trust

A forward-thinking conversation on how evolving regulatory frameworks are enabling innovation in areas such as AI, genomics, and digital care while maintaining safety, accountability, and public confidence

10:45 – 11:00 am

Panel: Advancing into the Next Era of Medicine - Regulation, Access and Industry Evolution

This session will highlight how regulatory evolution and industry readiness are enabling faster access to innovative medicines and reinforcing the UAE’s role as a regional hub for pharmaceutical advancement.

11:05 – 11:20 am

Panel: Partnerships Powering Progress - Expanding Capability Through Private Sector Engagement

Examine how public–private collaborations have been pivotal in strengthening healthcare capacity, expanding specialised services, and supporting national health priorities.

Theme 2: Longevity and Precision Health – Advancing Care Beyond Treatment

11:25 – 11:40 am

Panel: Engineering Longer, Healthier Lives – Shaping the Future of Longevity and Lifelong Wellbeing

Explore how longevity science, advanced health insights, and personalised interventions are enabling individuals to live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

11:45 – 12:00 pm

Panel: Precision at the Core – Redefining Treatment Through Genomics and Advanced Diagnostics

Examine how genomics and advanced diagnostic capabilities are enabling more precise clinical decisions and reshaping treatment pathways across complex and chronic conditions.

12:05 – 12:20 pm

Panel: From Foresight to Early Intervention - Advancing Predictive and Proactive Health

Delve into how advanced analytics, intelligent screening, and integrated health data are enabling earlier intervention and reshaping predictive and proactive health models.

12:25 – 02:00 pm

Networking Lunch

Theme 3: Population Health Priorities – Addressing Chronic and Non-Communicable Conditions

02:05 – 02:20 pm

Architecting Long-Term Outcomes - Tackling Chronic and Non-Communicable Diseases

A discussion centred on how coordinated and integrated healthcare networks are enabling more effective long-term management of chronic and non-communicable diseases.

02:25 – 02:40 pm

Panel: Insurance in Modern Care Models - Enabling Access, Accountability, and Delivery

With insurance emerging as a key enabler of access, care navigation, and cross-border treatment, gain leadership perspectives on its evolving role in modern healthcare delivery.

02:45 – 03:00 pm

Panel: Mental Health and Wellbeing - Redefining the Foundations of Population Health

Gain expert insights on how mental health is being advanced as a core population health priority through expanded access and greater integration across care environments.

03:00 pm

End of Day 1

Healthcare Leaders’ Summit – 5th Edition | Abu Dhabi

09:00 – 10:00 am

Registration & Networking

10:05 – 10:10 am

Welcome by Forbes Middle East

10:15 – 10:20 am

Special Address

Theme 4: Smart Care Ecosystems: Intelligent, Integrated, and Seamless Patient Experiences

10:25 – 10:40 am

Panel: Intelligence in Practice - AI, Robotics, and Data Transforming Clinical Environments

As AI, robotics, and advanced data become embedded within clinical environments, understand from visionary leaders how these technologies are enhancing decision-making, automation, and operational precision.

10:45 – 11:00 am

Panel: The Connected Care Continuum - Wearables, Immersive Tech, and Digital Platforms

With wearable technologies and digital platforms enabling continuous health engagement, gain expert insights on how these innovations are strengthening real-time engagement and more connected patient experiences.

11:05 – 11:20 am

Panel: Healthcare Reimagined - Virtual Platforms, Remote Monitoring, and Hybrid Models

As healthcare delivery expands beyond traditional facilities, delve into futuristic perspectives on how virtual platforms, remote monitoring, and hybrid models are reengineering access and delivery.

Theme 5: Scientific Breakthroughs and Global Collaboration – Accelerating Healthcare Innovation

11:25 – 11:40 am

Panel: From Discovery to Clinical Impact - Translating Research into Real-World Application

An in-depth discussion on how emerging discoveries are progressing beyond the research phase into clinical application, enabling new therapies and advancing real-world patient outcomes.

11:45 – 12:00 pm

Panel: Expanding Global Trials and Collaboration - UAE at the Forefront of Medical Advancement

Explore how global trials, cross-border partnerships, and international collaboration are strengthening the UAE’s role in advancing medical progress and therapeutic development.

12:05 – 12:20 pm

Panel: Moving Beyond Conventional - Biologics, Cell and Gene Therapies Transforming Treatment Possibilities

Understand from experts how biologics, cell and gene therapies, and advanced treatment modalities are revolutionising therapeutic possibilities for complex and previously untreatable conditions.

12:25 – 02:00 pm

Networking Lunch Break

Theme 6: Investing in Health – Driving Growth, Value and Sustainability

02:05 – 02:20 pm

Panel: Capital Driving Transformation - Investment and Private Sector Leadership Catalysing Scalable Solutions

Examine how investment and private sector leadership are enabling scalable healthcare platforms, strengthening infrastructure, and driving long-term sector growth and sustainability.

02:25 – 02:40 pm

Panel: From Concept to Reality - VCs, Startups, and Emerging Technologies Fuelling the Innovation Pipeline

Delve into how venture capital and startups are enabling breakthrough technologies, accelerating commercialisation, and strengthening the pipeline of scalable healthcare solutions.

02:45 – 03:00 pm

Panel: Building Sustainable Healthcare Systems - Driving Value, Efficiency, and Long-Term Resilience

A deep thought conversation on how healthcare systems are evolving to deliver greater value, efficiency, and long-term sustainability amid rising demand and cost pressures.

03:00 pm

End of Conference

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Location

 Janat Bahar Garden I Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Jumeirah Beach Hotel offers the perfect escape. The five-star hotel has a decades-old history and is a shining example of Dubai’s commitment to fine hospitality and the beloved property stands out for its sweeping design that represents a breaking wave.

Janat Bahar Garden, located within the luxurious Jumeirah Beach Hotel and set along the pristine beachfront, offers a breathtaking setting beneath moonlit skies. The expansive garden provides an ideal backdrop for elegant dining and stylish gatherings, framed by the iconic Burj Al Arab. Surrounded by lush greenery and the gentle sounds of the sea, it delivers a serene and unforgettable atmosphere.

The first property by the homegrown Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, Jumeirah Beach Hotel stands out for its sweeping design that represents a breaking wave.

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