Dubai to Host WHX Tech: A New Global Hub for Digital Health Innovation
Informa Markets has unveiled WHX Tech, a groundbreaking global healthcare event set to debut at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 8–10 September 2025.
Positioned at the intersection of technology and patient care, WHX Tech will spotlight cutting-edge innovations in AI, robotics, diagnostics, telehealth, cybersecurity and virtual care.
Billed as a next-generation meeting point for the digital health ecosystem, WHX Tech will bring together health systems, regulators, investors, start-ups and tech leaders. More than 300 exhibitors and over 5,000 attendees are expected, with a strong focus on real-world applications and collaborative impact. 'WHX Tech is where technologies become care,'
said Solenne Singer, Senior Vice President at Informa Markets. 'We're creating a platform that drives meaningful investment and real change in global health.'
The event will feature immersive demonstrations, hospital simulations and curated conferences. A vibrant start-up ecosystem will be supported through mentorship, funding opportunities and a US$50,000 prize for healthcare disruptors.
Notable speakers include Professor Shafi Ahmed, NHS Digital Academy's Rachel Dunscombe, and former NASA astronaut Dr Scott Parazynski. The agenda is being shaped by an expert Advisory Board with leaders from Microsoft, BioIntelliSense, NEOM, AWS EMEA and more.
WHX Tech will span three stages: World X (transformation case studies), Future X (long-term innovation), and Xcelerate (start-up and investor engagement). A key partnership with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) will support content and digital maturity initiatives.
Set against the backdrop of Dubai's rise as a global innovation hub, WHX Tech is poised to accelerate the future of healthcare and reinforce the UAE's leadership in digital health transformation.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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