Health Tech Forward 2025
Europe’s premier event for health tech innovation and investment | Dec 3-4, Barcelona
1000
Attendees
40
Countries
150
Speakers
2
Networking days
ABOUT THE EVENT
This is no ordinary tech conference – Health Tech Forward stands apart for its focus on quality content and unmatched networking opportunities.
Prepare yourself for two days of action, featuring targeted 1:1 meetings, empowering keynote speeches, dynamic panel discussions, and interactive fireside chats that delve into technologies revolutionising health and wellness.
WHY JOIN?
UNPARALLELED NETWORKING
Make new partnerships effortlessly by using curated networking opportunities at Health Tech Forward. Book meetings with leaders, innovators, and investors and achieve your goals.
REMARKABLE SPEAKERS
The event brings together leading health tech entrepreneurs, visionary investors, and key industry players to share candid insights on making a positive impact in health tech.
EXCLUSIVE INSIGHTS
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.
CURATED MEETINGS
This is where the health tech crowd gathers for 1:1 meetings with key players in healthcare. Our meetings program powers over 3,000+ focused, high-quality meetings in just two days.
STARTUP PITCHES
Every year, we host an epic pitch battle for early and growth stage startups. Join us to see how 80 rising stars are shaking up the health tech scene with their out-of-the-box solutions.
EVENING ACTIVITIES
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 Barcelona’s cityscape.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
An exceptional experience for anyone in the health tech space. More than just insightful talks – it was a hub of industry leaders and top-notch invitees. The connections made here were invaluable, leading us to secure both investors and customers. Highly recommended for networking and growth.
MARIA FREITAS, UMORE
Health Tech Forward sets a commendable precedent, recognizing the invaluable insights that healthcare professionals bring to the table. This convergence of clinical practice and technological innovation is vital for steering startups towards impactful and successful healthcare solutions.
JOSE FERRER COSTA,
BADALONA SERVEIS ASSISTENCIALS
The best health tech event I've been to in Europe. Will certainly be coming back. A really high quality organisation, great attendees and just the right size.
ALEX TEMPLETON, QURED
An event that clearly got it right in terms of intention, content, size and quality - all managed and organised incredibly well.
AAHUTI RAI, FOUR POINTS
As an American, Health Tech Forward presented a fantastic opportunity to consider care models and innovations that are effective in the healthcare systems of other countries. I’m super grateful for the connections I made.
MARIA FREITAS, INNSENA
Truly enjoyed the Health Tech Forward conference and was very impressed with the quality of the speakers.
EDWARD KLIPHUIS,
SOFINNOVA PARTNERS
INTRUDUCING THE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
RAIHAAN MUGHAL
Chief Information Officer @ Cleveland Clinic
IDA LUKA - LOGNONÉ
Chief Officer, Health and Board of Management @ Allianz Partners
ALTUNA AKALIN
Head of Bioinformatics Platform @ Max Delbrück Center
GUILLEM MASFERRER
Partner @ Asabys
MALIN JOHANSSON
Vice President Global Digital Health Partnerships and Integrated Treatment Solutions @ Novo Nordisk
DELPHINE DEMEESTERE
Director External Innovation @ Lonza
NADIA KAMAL
Director of Health Tech & Innovation @ Harmonie Mutuelle
JORGE JUAN FERNÁNDEZ GARCÍA
Chief Innovation Officer @ Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
MATIC MEGLIC
Global Executive Director - Industry Partnerships @ Novartis
JAANIKA MERILO
Head of Digital Health & Care @ Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia
MARK DAVIES
Consulting Chief Health Officer @ IBM Healthcare and Life Sciences
MICAELA SEEMANN MONTEIRO
CMO for Digital Transformation @ CUF - Hospitais e Clínicas
MALCOLM BOYD
Head of HealthX, Product Management, and Human Centric Design (Snr Director) @ Astellas Pharma
JOSEPHINE RITZEL
Head of Innovation & Startup Center @ University Hospital Zurich
ERIC MACHADO
Director of Health Strategy @ Cigna Healthcare
ANNIE THERIAULT
Managing Partner @ Cross-Border Impact Ventures
WARD BIJLSMA
Chief Medical Officer @ Equipe Zorgbedrijven
SÍLVIA VINYES ROCA
Head of Innovation @ DKV Innolab
RITESH PATEL
Chief Growth Officer @ Doceree
SAMANTHA JÉRUSALMY
Partner @ Elaia
JOHANNES BLASCHKE
Partner @ Calm/Storm Ventures
PATRICIA RIPOLL ROSS
Patient Advocate, Health Adviser, Chief Patient Officer @ Fundación VISIBLE
JULIEN DE SALABERRY
CEO & Founder @ Galen Growth
MADELEINE DURAND
Head of Strategy @ Bupa
SEBASTIAN ANASTASSIOU
Partner @ Nina Capital
DANILO RAPONI
Group Head of Innovation @ Generali
THOM RASCHE
Managing Partner @ Earlybird Health
ERIC MACHADO
Director of Health Strategy @ Cigna Healthcare
ANNIE THERIAULT
Managing Partner @ Cross-Border Impact Ventures
WARD BIJLSMA
Chief Medical Officer @ Equipe Zorgbedrijven
SÍLVIA VINYES ROCA
Head of Innovation @ DKV Innolab
RITESH PATEL
Chief Growth Officer @ Doceree
SAMANTHA JÉRUSALMY
Partner @ Elaia
JOHANNES BLASCHKE
Partner @ Calm/Storm Ventures
PATRICIA RIPOLL ROSS
Patient Advocate, Health Adviser, Chief Patient Officer @ Fundación VISIBLE
JULIEN DE SALABERRY
CEO & Founder @ Galen Growth
MADELEINE DURAND
Head of Strategy @ Bupa
SEBASTIAN ANASTASSIOU
Partner @ Nina Capital
DANILO RAPONI
Group Head of Innovation @ Generali
THOM RASCHE
Managing Partner @ Earlybird Health
OUR PREVIOUS SPEAKERS
MAX GRENZ
Global Head of Value Creation | Healthcare Consulting - Siemens Healthineers
CHRISTOPHE DUFOUR
Global Head of Digital Precision Healthcare - AstraZeneca
CHRISTOPHER KHOURY
Vice President, Strategic Insights - American Medical Association
EMILY NAPIER
New Business Development Leader Europe - MCC & Women’s Health - Philips
FEDERICO ESPOSTI
Chief Operating Officer - San Raffaele Hospital
GUIDO MATHEWS
Vice President Bayer Radiology, Head Imaging, Data and AI Research Center of Excellence - Bayer AG
IDA LUKA - LOGNONE
Chief Officer, Health and Board of Management - Allianz Partners
JORDI PIERA JIMÉNEZ
Director of the Digital Health Strategy - Catalan Health Service
JORGE JUAN FERNÁNDEZ GARCÍA
Chief Innovation Officer - Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
MADELEINE DURAND
Head of Strategy - Bupa
MARTA G. ZANCHI
Founder & Managing Partner - Nina Capital
MICHAEL HÜBNER
Manager Innovation and Digitalisation - Sana Kliniken AG
MURIELLE THINARD MCLANE
Managing Partner - Intuitive Ventures
NADIA KAMAL
Director of Health tech and Innovation - Harmonie Mutuelle
PATRICIA RIPOLL ROS
Patient Advocate, Health Adviser, Chief Patient Officer - Fundación VISIBLE
PHILIPP SPENGER
Head of Unit - EIC Fund Investment Services - Venture & Growth Capital - European Investment Bank (EIB)
RITESH PATEL
Senior Partner, Global Digital Health - FINN Partners
ROSA MARIA VIVANCO HIDALGO
Head of Health Technology Assessment and Healthcare Service Quality Department - AQuAS
SAMANTHA JÉRUSALMY
Partner - Elaia
SHOLA OYEWOLE
Chief Innovation Officer - United Therapeutics Corporation
SIMON HILL
Vice President and Head of International Healthcare - Microsoft
STEFAAN FIERS
Head of Corporate Communication, Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy - Takeda
SUNIL DADLANI
EVP, Chief Information & Digital Officer & Chief Cyber Security Officer - Atlantic Health System
THIBAULT DEMOURES
Global Head of Partnerships - AXA
IZABEL ALFANY
Managing Director - EIT Health Spain
YANG CHEN
Vice President - Joyance Partners
IRINA EVSTIFEEVA
Market Development, Structural Heart - Medtronic
SÍLVIA VINYES ROCA
Head of Digital Health Open Innovation - DKV Innolab
AAHUTI RAI
Advisor & Venture Partner - Health Innovation - Four Points Health / Conduit Connect
LUCAS PAUL
Investment Director - Redstone
HARIS SHUAIB
Consultant Physicist, Head of Clinical Scientific Computing | CEO - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust | Newton's Tree
ANNIE THÉRIAULT
Managing Partner - Cross-Border Impact Ventures
MATIC MEGLIC
Global Executive Director - Industry Partnerships - Novartis
ORR INBAR
CEO & Founder - QuantHealth
XABIER MICHELENA VEGAS
Clinical Informatics Lead of the Digital Health Strategy - Catalan Health Service
Sponsors
EXHIBITORS
Ecosystem partners
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
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WELCOME TO BARCELONA
The event venue, Palau de Congressos de Barcelona, is a symbol of modern-day Barcelona. Located in Montjuïc neighbourhood, it is surrounded by landmarks such as the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, this award-winning architectural gem has seen it all.
And now, it’s Health Tech Forward’s turn to make history within these walls! Mark December 3-4, 2025, in your calendar and join the coolest people in health tech.
UPCOMING EDITIONS
HEALTH TECH FORWARD 2026
December 2-3, 2026
Barcelona, Spain
HEALTH TECH FORWARD 2027
December 1-2, 2027
Barcelona, Spain
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