Healthcare Innovation Circle, 30 October 2025
Riyadh
- Date
- 30 October 2025
- Venue
- Riyadh
- Format
- In person event
- Doors
- Registration and networking from 09:00
Overview
Overview
- Date
- 30 October 2025
- Venue
- Riyadh
- Format
- In person event
- Doors
- Registration and networking from 09:00
Saudi Arabia is fast emerging as a global model for healthcare transformation. The Forbes Middle East – Healthcare Innovation Circle, in collaboration with Health Holding, will take place on October 30 at the Global Health Exhibition (Investors X Ventures Stage). This exclusive gathering of policymakers, innovators, and executives will explore the future of integrated, technology-driven healthcare systems. Conversations will span pressing priorities such as digital ecosystems, preventative care, lifestyle disease reduction, and talent development—all central to achieving the ambitious goals of Vision 2030.
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Speakers
Agenda · 30 October 2025
Healthcare Innovation Circle
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Welcome Address by Forbes Middle East
Khuloud Al OmianCEO & Editor-in-Chief Forbes Middle East
Policy, Progress, and Promise - Pioneering New Frontiers in Saudi Healthcare
A forward-looking dialogue on how bold policies and transformative strategies are reshaping the future of healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Khalid Bin Adnan Al BurikanDeputy Minister of Investment, Ministry of Health, KSA- Khuloud Al OmianModeratorCEO & Editor-in-Chief Forbes Middle East
From Vision to Reality: Transformation Towards Accessible, Efficient, and Intelligent Medical Excellence
A deep thought discussion analyzing the expansion of hospitals, health innovations, and facilities to meet growing demand, with the community at the core.
Dr. Khalid Al-ShaibaniCEO, Health Sector Transformation Program
Dr. Nahar Al-AzemiSecretary General, Saudi Health Council
Ramia FarrageModeratorSenior Presenter / Producer Forbes Middle East
Building a World-Class Healthcare System – Strategy, Investment, and Policy
Explore models for collaboration between the government and private healthcare providers to accelerate innovation.
Alisha MoopenManaging Director and Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare
Dr. Fouziyah Al-JarallahOwner & Group CEO, Hayat National Hospitals Group
Joseph HazelGroup CEO, Apex Health
Alia Abdel-RazeqModeratorCOO, CellSave Arabia
Bridging Borders - Global Alliances Amplifying Medical Research and Real-World Solutions
Unlocking the potential of global collaborations and investments in driving innovations, knowledge exchange, and excellence in healthcare delivery.
Majd Abu ZantCEO & Managing Director, Global Fertility
Dr. Sameh RakhaMedical Director - Saudi Arabia, Gulf, and East Africa (SAGEA), Boehringer Ingelheim
Viwe KuneneModeratorPresenter Forbes Middle East
Future Ready Healthcare Infrastructure – The Investor Perspective
Understand how private sector investment is shaping hospitals, clinics, and specialized facilities aligned with Vision 2030’s healthcare expansion goals.
Mohamed El SammanGroup CEO, Rajhi Invest
GL ZunkerSenior Managing Director, Accenture- Ramia FarrageModeratorSenior Presenter / Producer Forbes Middle East
Healing Through Innovation: Advancing Quality and Patient Experience at Every Touchpoint
Witness healthcare leaders highlight how innovative strategies and technologies have been pivotal in elevating quality standards and transforming patient experiences across every stage of care.
Mohammad MostafaGeneral Manager, Health Systems, Philips Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa
Marwan AlbalawiChief Digital Health Officer, Lean Business Services.
Mohamed NasserVP & General Manager, Middle East and Africa, Amgen
Wael KabliModeratorFounder & CEO, Cura
Redefining Tomorrow’s Care - Advancing Safety, Access, and Innovation in Healthcare Delivery
An enlightening conversation on how smarter design, technology integration, and new models of care are improving safety, expanding access, and enabling more resilient healthcare delivery across diverse healthcare ecosystems.
Abdul QayyumGeneral Manager, Roche Diagnostics, Saudi Arabia
Bilal MuhsinExecutive Vice President and President of Connected Care Segment, BD- Alia Abdel-RazeqModeratorCOO, CellSave Arabia
Capacity, Capability, and Culture - Workforce Development for a Future-Ready Health System
Explore strategies to strengthen workforce capacity, enhance clinical capability, and build a culture of excellence to deliver sustainable, future-ready healthcare.
Dr. Hanan Balkhy, Regional Director Eastern Mediterranean, WHO
Khalid Ali Al Mawlawi, Acting Director General, Aspetar
Professor Peter James GoadsbySenior Associate to the President, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)- Ramia FarrageModeratorSenior Presenter / Producer Forbes Middle East
The 360° Experience of Healing Body and Soul
Gain insights on how the Kingdom has been enhancing its medical tourism landscape by integrating cross-border insurance partnerships, post-treatment wellness programs, holistic healing, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation centers to enhance patient satisfaction.
Ahmed Abdulkareem AloraijChairman, Saudi Health Tourism Association
AI in Action - Efficiency, Transparency, and Patient-Centered Innovation
A forward-looking dialogue on rebalancing healthcare by easing operational pressures, harnessing automation for resource management, and creating digital health systems that are open, intuitive, and trustworthy.
Mubarak Al ShardanGM Saudi Arabia, Oracle Health
Hari BalasubramanianCTO Health Information Systems, Solventum- Wael KabliModeratorFounder & CEO, Cura
KSA Pharma Outlook: Advancing Local Manufacturing and Market Access
A deep dive into how the region is transforming its pharmaceutical landscape by empowering local manufacturing, enhancing accessibility, and driving innovation.
Dimitri LivadasCEO Saudi Chemical Pharma (KSA)
Tarek HosniCEO, Jamjoom Pharma- Mohamed NasserModeratorVP & General Manager, Middle East and Africa, Amgen
