Medtech Innovators Forum
This MedTech forum unites the UAE's health innovation leaders for a focused morning of insight and connection.
Hear how the ecosystem is shaping the right conditions for MedTech innovation, testing and commercialisation, dive into real-world case studies, and explore what's next for connected, predictive and personalised healthcare.
Agenda
08:30 AM | Registration and networking
09:00 AM | Opening and Welcome
Speaker: Mark Hamill, Arcet
09:10 AM | Introduction
Speaker: Hans Christensen, Dtec
09:20 AM | Fireside Chat: Creating the Right Environment for MedTech Innovation, Testing and Commercialisation
Speaker: Osama AlKhalili
10:10 AM | Case Study: Doctory
Speaker: Osama Chamsi Pasha
10:30 AM | Case Study: Wellx
Speaker: Vaibhav Kashyap
10:50 AM | Founder Pitches
In partnership with Expand North StarZarko Ackovik, Dubai World Trade Centre
11:10 AM | Panel Discussion: The Future of Connected, Predictive and Personalised Healthcare
Speakers: Mohamed Abdelmksoud, Waqas Ahmed, Sundeep Singh, Wisam Haddadin
11:40 AM | Closing Remarks
11:50 AM | Networking
Speakers
Osama AlKhalili
Healthcare Industry Regulation Specialist
With extensive experience working for a Health Industry regulator, Osama brings expertise in digital transformation, healthcare innovation and smart cities.
Osama Chamsi Pasha
COO & Co-Founder, Doctory
With over 25 years of experience spanning multiple industries, Osama Chamsi Pasha has honed his expertise in IT (Administration, Development & Coding). He has also excelled in sales and product management with renowned global brands and distributors. Throughout his career, he has gained invaluable experience from various companies across different regions, adapting to diverse styles and cultures. In 2018, he began his Doctory journey and formalized it in 2020 with the goal of becoming a leader in the digital health and telehealth systems field.
Vaibhav Kashyap
Co-Founder & CEO, WellX
Vaibhav Kashyap is an insurance strategist and corporate-backed tech entrepreneur. His personal battle with childhood obesity deeply influenced his vision for health tech. “I ate a lot and moved very little...” he recalled of his youth, which ultimately inspired him to build a business that incentivises healthy physical movement. Today, his background spans over a decade of cross-continental experience across the UAE, Singapore, and the United Kingdom
Zarko Ackovik
Group Commercial Director, Dubai World Trade Centre
Zarko leads commercial activities for Expand North Star, Dubai World Trade Centre’s global startup and investor event, connecting businesses and partners with opportunities across the technology and startup ecosystem.
Mohammed Gamal Abdelmksoud
CTO, Accumed / FATORA
Mohamed G. Abdalmksoud is a top-performing IT director with over 20 years of experience managing business applications, digital solutions, networks, data centers, IT security, and service management. He currently heads up the digital and technology team at ACCUMED Group (UAE, KSA).
Waqas Ahmed
Regional Managing Director, Dräger
Dräger is a global leader in medical and safety technology. Based in Dubai, Waqas oversees the company's strategic initiatives, product sales, and safety service solutions across the region.
Sundeep Singh Sanhi
CEO & Co-Founder, Valeo Health
Sundeep is the CEO and Co-Founder of Valeo Health which is bringing healthcare to home. Previously, he co-founded Lazada (Southeast Asia's largest e-commerce company, acquired by Alibaba for $3.0bn) and later led Asan Pardakht (Easy Pay), a digital payments company processing 100M+ monthly transactions. He began his career at Credit Suisse and holds degrees from Boston College and INSEAD.
Wisam Haddadin
Market Access Director, Abbott
Wisam Haddadin is Abbott’s Market Access Director for EMEA, for Infectious Disease Rapid Diagnostics. Responsible for accelerating access and affordability to Abbott RDX in is key segments within governments projects, globally funded projects, and private health insurance, bridging the need of countries to decentralized diagnostic solution while bringing insights from the public health program.
Hans Christensen
Vice President, Dtec
Supports startup ecosystem development, venture growth, and innovation programs within Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Mark Hamill
CEO, ARCET Global
Mark specialises in building business communities through engaging events and awards programs, across a broad range of industries.
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