Feel the pulse of digital health

November 21 – 22, 2023

Warsaw, Poland

November 21 – 22, 2023

Warsaw, Poland

Feel the pulse of digital health

1000

Attendees

40

Countries

150

Speakers

2

Networking days

Health Tech Forward 2022 Highlights

Moving beyond traditional healthcare

Health Tech Forward returns on November 21-22, 2023!

Featuring a lineup of global digital health entrepreneurs, medical practitioners, venture capitalists and government leaders, the conference will explore the evolving trends shaping the future of health. 

Forget what you know about tech conferences – Health Tech Forward focuses on quality content and exceptional networking opportunities. Get ready for two days of action, with eye-opening keynotes, engaging panel discussions and interactive fireside chats analysing technologies that change the way we do healthcare.

AGENDA THEMES

Health Tech Forward’s agenda was designed to address the existing challenges and accelerate innovation in digital health. Through a series of in-person and virtual meetings, the conference will connect prominent decision-makers with innovation thought-leaders to drive a conversation on how to mobilise technology and reimagine healthcare.

3 STAGES – 17 THEMES

Next in Health:

Pinpointing trends defining the future

The new era of digital health is right around the corner. New technologies are stepping into the game, pushing the limits of what we thought was possible in health. Join us as we uncover the latest trends that will shape the digital health landscape of tomorrow.

Solving the Health Equation:

All the way from mental health to metabolic

Gut health. Neurology. Mental health. MSK. Metabolic. Cardiovascular. Can technology solve the challenges equation across all of these areas? Let’s turn to the opportunities of digital tools to improve care delivery as we navigate our way through this tall order.

Care Continuum, Rewired.

Revamping operations across all health systems

While digitalisation continues to push forward — we also see stronger drivers that are about to restructure clinical workflow as we know it. From staff operations to financial resilience and patient outcomes, get ready for a massive care continuum makeover.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1
The Latest Buzz

Health Tech Forward is your main destination for the latest market trends. Peek into the next decade of health and wellness together with the coolest minds in the biz.

2
Innovators’ Spotlight

At the Tech Talks stage, we hand the mic over to 50+ entrepreneurs recharging the world of healthcare. Discover new tech geniuses and walk away with investment ideas.

3
Health Tech Challengers

Once a year we host an epic pitch battle for new startups out there. Join us to see how 80 rising stars are shaking up the health tech scene with their out-of-the-box solutions.

4
Quality Networking

Our Speed Dating program is the ultimate matchmaker for startup executives and investors. Network with decision-makers and build a community with fellow entrepreneurs.

5
Exhibit Space

The Exhibit Space is *the* place to be if you’re looking to explore technologies ushering in a new era of health. Make sure to come by and say hi to the industry’s top players!

6
Next-Level Experience

Once you’ve filled up on wisdom at the event, it’s time to fill up on fun. Get ready for a mind-blowing experience set against the backdrop of Warsaw’s bustling cityscape.

PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

Reena Sooch

Reena Sooch

Head of Digital and Connected Health @ IPSOS

Steffanie Bristol

Steffanie Bristol

Head, Biogen Digital Health External Innovation and Alliances, Imaging & AI/ML @ Biogen

Aletha Maybank

Aletha Maybank

Chief Health Equity Officer and Senior Vice President @ American Medical Association

Trupen Modi

Trupen Modi

Director of Digital Health Innovation Strategy @ Microsoft

Juljana Hysenbelli

Juljana Hysenbelli

Healthcare Senior Program Manager Worldwide Public Sector @ Amazon Web Services

Chris Boone

Chris Boone

Vice President, Global Head, Health Economics & Outcomes Research @ AbbVie

Sally Ann Frank

Sally Ann Frank

WW Lead - Health & Life Sciences | Microsoft for Startups @ Microsoft

Cy Denney

Cy Denney

Innovation Lead for Emerging Asia @ Pfizer

Sonali Agarwal

Sonali Agarwal

Strategy Manager in Digital Health & Innovation @ GSK

Sander Ruitenberg

Sander Ruitenberg

Digital Program Head Connected Health Foundations @ Novartis Pharma AG

Geoffrey M. Roche

Geoffrey M. Roche

Associate Partner @ Product10x

Kasparas Aleknavicius

Kasparas Aleknavicius

Head of Medical Affairs @ Kilo Health

Gretchen Zimmermann

Gretchen Zimmermann

Senior Director of Cardiometabolic Care and Prescribing @ Vida Health

Jennifer Pougnet

Jennifer Pougnet

Global Data Policy Strategy Leader @ Roche

Alex Maiersperger

Alex Maiersperger

Global Health Care Principal @ SAS

April L. Mims

April L. Mims

Senior Vice President of Public Policy @ Hims & Hers Health

Jenny Wüstner

Jenny Wüstner

Communications & Partner Engagement Manager G4A Digital Health @ Bayer Pharmaceuticals

Zuzanna Brzosko

Zuzanna Brzosko

Senior Director of Corporate Business Development @ Eli Lilly & Company

John Doyle

John Doyle

Group Vice President @ Exponent

Antoni Rytel

Antoni Rytel

Deputy Director of GovTech Poland @ Chancellery of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland

Nicole Advani

Nicole Advani

Healthcare Strategy @ Deloitte

Simon Turner

Simon Turner

Partner @ Sofinnova Partners

George Mitropoulos

George Mitropoulos

Head of Business Development for Greece & Southeast Europe | Healthcare & Life Sciences Sector Leader @ Ernst & Young

Ausrine Cebatore

Ausrine Cebatore

Director of Strategic Partnerships @ Kilo Health

Alex Henneberg

Alex Henneberg

Health and Life Sciences Consulting Lead @ Microsoft Consulting Services UK

Bilal A Mateen

Bilal A Mateen

Senior Manager Digital Technology @ Wellcome Trust

Jon Lee Davey

Jon Lee Davey

Director of Digital Health @ Quanta Dialysis Technologies

Chetan Trivedi

Chetan Trivedi

Partner @ Curzon & Company LLP

Garet Free

Garet Free

Vice President of Partner Success and Strategy @ Dispatch Health

Charley Taylor

Charley Taylor

Founder, Chief Scientific Officer @ HeartFlow

Robert Milnes

Robert Milnes

CEO @ viO HealthTech

Dr. Julian Nesbitt

Dr. Julian Nesbitt

Chief Executive Officer & Founder @ Dr Julian Medical Group

Hollian Sara

Hollian Sara

Research Lead @ Lyf Support App

Ana Gupte

Ana Gupte

Principal @ AG Health Advisors

Nicole Roberts

Nicole Roberts

Executive Director @ Feed A Billion

Daniel Moreno Martínez

Daniel Moreno Martinez

Head of the Innovation Unit @ Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol

Kenneth Park

Kenneth Park

SVP and GM, Life Sciences Solutions @ Clarify Health Solutions

Jacqueline Barendregt

Jacqueline Barendregt

Principal & Head of Client Services @ idea pharma

Derek Streat

Derek Streat

CEO @ DexCare

João Apura

João Apura

CPO @ Cardi.Health | Kilo Health

Julia F. Bernstein

Julia F. Bernstein

Head of Strategy @ Thirty Madison

Maria Alexandrov

Maria Alexandrov

Communications Manager & Artistic Director @ Laval University

Faisal Khan

Faisal Khan

Senior Counsel | Provider Practice Lead @ Nixon Gwilt Law

Reena Kotecha

Reena Kotecha

Chief Medical Officer @ Vitalize

Janet Daubare

Janet Daubare

Co-founder & CEO @ Yours

Michael Bidu

Michael Bidu

Co-founder & CEO @ MYND Therapeutics

Daniel Chui

Daniel Chui

External Innovation Director @ Haleon

Catherine Ouellet

Catherine Ouellet

Data scientist, The Leadership Chair in The Teaching of Digital Social Science @ University of Toronto

Natalie Pankova

Natalie Pankova

Chief Operating Officer @ Cube Labs & Board Member @ Novai

Ruth Bradbury

Ruth Bradbury

Interim Head @ DigitalHealth.London

Anne Stake

Anne Stake

Chief Strategy and Product Officer @ Medtronic LABS

Jim Conyers

Jim Conyers

CEO @ Enlitic

Daniel Yang

Daniel Yang

Program Director of Patient Care @ Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

David Wortley

David Wortley

Vice President @ International Society of Digital Medicine (ISDM)

Elena Netsi

Elena Netsi

Senior Research Manager, Mental Health Translation @ Wellcome Trust

Kati Lohr

Kati Lohr

Chief Clinical and Talent Officer, Co-Founder & Director @ Synchronous Health

Rikke Nørgaard Elster

Rikke Nørgaard Elster

Head of Mental Health Tech @ We.Care

Tina Tan

Tina Tan

Executive Editor @ FirstWord

Jacob Guy Diemar

Jacob Guy Diemar

Senior Digital Health Scientist @ Lundbeck

Tommy Wang

Tommy Wang

Program Officer of Diagnostic Excellence Initiative @ Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

Marta Brytska

Marta Brytska

Senior Engineer @ Synchronous Health

Vitalijus Majorovas

Vitalijus Majorovas

Co-Founder @ Pulsetto

Edward Kliphuis

Edward Kliphuis

Partner @ Sofinnova Partners

Dr. Anas Nader

Dr. Anas Nader

CEO & Co-Founder @ Patchwork Health

Dev Brar

Dr. Dev Brar

CEO & Founder @ Source of Life Technologies

Dario Heymann, PhD

Dario Heymann

Chief Research Officer @ Galen Growth

ALL 2022 SPEAKERS

We will announce 2023 speakers soon.
Stay tuned!

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Welcome To Warsaw

This year’s Health Tech Forward is taking place in Warsaw – the dynamic capital of Poland. One of the most exciting cities to visit in Europe offers an intellectual feast that’s rich in history and charm.

Home to luxury retail outlets and modern skyscrapers resting next to historic libraries and museums, the city is known for the unique atmosphere that is both cosmopolitan and, at the same time, rather raw.

Make the most of your time at Health Tech Forward by staying in one of the recommended hotels and soak in the electrifying energy of the city.

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