The Uncomfortable Truth About Global Health: Innovation Isn't the Problem, Execution Is
Global Health Connector Partner Programme at HLTH USA 2026.
Programme
1:20 PM · Health Has No Borders, Neither Should Progress
Bleddyn Rees, Deputy Chair, Global Health Connector
1:25 PM · Africa: Global Opportunity
Jean Philbert Nsengimana, CEO, Dynamik Africa
Brian O'Connor, Chair, Global Health Connector
1:35 PM · The State of Digital Health: Investing, Adoption & Value (Fireside)
Moderator: Eric Thrailkill, Executive Director US, Global Health Connector
Blake Madden, Founder and Creator, Hospitalogy
Meg Barron, Managing Director, Engagement and Outreach, PHTI
Bobby Guelich, Co-Founder and CEO, Elion
2:05 PM · Data & Digital Intelligent Wearables: The New Frontier? (Panel)
Moderator: Bleddyn Rees, Deputy Chair, Global Health Connector
Cilia Kanellopoulos, Connected Health Accelerator, GSMA Foundry
More speakers to be announced
2:30 PM · Beyond the Diagnosis: Solving the Missing Middle in Women's Health (Panel)
Moderator: Nicole Althaus, Ambassador, Global Health Connector
Dr Michael Kirwin, Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician
Siobhán Kelleher, Founder and CEO, OnaWave Medical
More speakers to be announced
2:55 PM · From Lifespan to Thrivespan (Panel)
Moderator: Jon Warner, Ambassador, Global Health Connector
Sarita Mohanty, President & CEO, The SCAN Foundation
Andrew Parker, Founder & CEO, Papa
3:20 PM · Pitching Competition Finalist Reveal & Draw
Samuel Lewis, Communities and Partnerships Director, Global Health Connector
3:25 PM · Health Ecosystems that Deliver Business, Jobs, Innovation & Economic Growth (Panel)
Moderator: Brian O'Connor, Chair, Global Health Connector
Lori Odom, Senior Vice President of Economic Development / International Business, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Ryan, Head of US East Coast, Enterprise Ireland
Edna Chosack, Healthcare Stream Lead, Senior Coach, District 3, Concordia University
John Vislosky, Senior Advisor Health Tech, Innovation Norway
3:55 PM · Ask Your Questions: What's Hot, Needs to Be Fixed or Created? Free Advice From Our Team (Q&A)
4:00 PM · Closing
Lido 3001AB, Level 3, The Venetian. From Level 2 (main floor, registration and showfloor), take the main escalators up to Level 3 and turn left. The Lido 3001 Ballroom is directly ahead.