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Zawya
30-07-2025
- Health
- Zawya
HIMSS partners with WHX Tech to advance digital health transformation in the Middle East
DUBAI, UAE/PRNewswire/ -- The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) will deliver world-class content, professional development and roadmaps for digital health transformation to WHX Tech, a newly launched digital health, technology and innovation exhibition in Dubai, that offers a global platform for leaders, innovators, and disruptors to explore what's next in the industry. Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai Health, Emirates Health Services and in partnership with HIMSS, the inaugural WHX Tech event brings together healthcare leaders, tech innovators and investors from 8-10 Sept. at the Dubai World Trade Centre to tackle the biggest challenges and shape the future of healthcare. The partnership with Informa Markets and WHX provides a new platform for HIMSS to share critical insights, education and networking for healthcare providers, governments, startups and health services organisations worldwide. "The Middle East is rapidly becoming an epicenter for global digital health transformation and HIMSS proudly serves as a partner to provide opportunities for collaboration, professional development, and innovation that will enable the region to improve care delivery and patient outcomes," said Hal Wolf, HIMSS President and CEO. "We are excited to partner with WHX Tech, a groundbreaking healthcare digital event that aligns with the HIMSS mission to reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology." HIMSS members can unlock exclusive discounts to join thousands of digital health professionals, hundreds of global innovators and leading expert speakers exploring AI breakthroughs, interoperability, cybersecurity, investment trends and workforce development. Thought leaders, including government leaders and health system executives, will deliver actionable insights on scaling digital health innovations. Meet the health experts who will shape the future of healthcare at WHX Tech: Dr. Myriam Fernández – Head of Health Innovation, EMEA, AWS Dr. Avi Mehra – Associate Partner, IBM Healthcare & Life Sciences Dr. Justus Wolff – EU Focus Group on AI Implementation Dr. Devi Shetty – Founder & Chairman, Narayana Health Dr. Mohammad Al Redha – Director, Health Informatics & Smart Health, DHA Mahesh Alpannan – Head of Digital Health, MOH Malaysia Araceli Camacho – Transformation Director, Hospital Clinic Barcelona WHX Tech attendees can also attend a bootcamp for Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS®) and Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy (CPDHTS®) certification exams, which support career moves and signal deep professional value to health organizations. The HIMSS Connect experience within the exhibition hall will showcase real-world digital health transformation success stories driven by the HIMSS Maturity Models that bridge the gap between technology and healthcare. The space will also feature the HIMSS TV recording booth, conducting interviews with thought leaders from across the healthcare industry. Join thousands of professionals this September in Dubai to launch the future of health and technology. Learn more about WHX Tech. About HIMSS Vision To realize the full health potential of every human, everywhere. Mission Reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a global advisor, thought leader and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. As a mission-driven nonprofit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research and digital health transformation to advise leaders, stakeholders and influencers across the global health ecosystem on best practices. With a community-centric approach, our innovation engine delivers key insights, education and engaging events to healthcare providers, payers, governments, startups, life sciences and other health services organizations, ensuring they have the right information at the point of decision. HIMSS has served the global health community for more than 60 years, with focused operations across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Our members include more than 125,000 individuals, 480+ provider organizations, 470 nonprofit partners and 650 health services organizations. HIMSS Media Contact: Albe Zakes +1.267.221.4800
Gulf Business
28-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
WHX Tech unveils its agenda for September 2025 in Dubai
WHX Tech, where digital health leaders gather to connect, collaborate and drive impact, has revealed the full agenda for its inaugural edition, which will take place from 8–10 September 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised by Informa and in partnership with HIMSS, WHX Tech will bring together the world's top digital health leaders, innovators, investors and policymakers to explore the future of connected, AI-enabled healthcare. Taking place across three dynamic stages – World X, Xcelerate, and Future X – the event will spotlight everything from smart hospital implementations to breakthrough biotech and startup competitions. More than 300 brands and a 200+ expert speaker line-up have been confirmed, with participants ranging from global tech giants to next-generation health entrepreneurs. The Xcelerate Startup Competition will host 40 startups competing for a $50,000 equity free prize fund and direct exposure to international VCs, family offices and corporate venture arms. Curated networking and feedback sessions will help ventures secure partnerships and commercial traction across the region. Below is a snapshot of the agenda theme happening on all three stages: World X Stage: Real-world digital health in action This stage will spotlight technologies and experts reshaping care delivery — from smart hospitals and AI-driven diagnostics to national health platforms. Day 1: Foundations of Digital Health Innovation The opening day focuses on building blocks: implementation strategies, ethical AI, interoperability, and infrastructure. Attendees will hear from healthcare leaders tackling real challenges through digital transformation. Day 2: Scaling Digital Health & AI Solutions Day two tackles the harder task — making innovation scale. From interoperability and business models to system-level execution, this track is designed to move beyond pilots and into practice. Day 3: Global Collaborations & AI-Powered Healthcare Ecosystems Healthcare's future is borderless. Day three will explore how governments, institutions, and companies are working together across markets to create interoperable, resilient healthcare networks. Xcelerate Stage: Where vision meets capital Built for founders, funders and dealmakers, Xcelerate is the launchpad for early-stage innovation and global investment. Day 1: Backing the Visionaries Explore how the next generation of healthtech unicorns are being identified and supported, with sessions featuring solo GPs, family offices, and European ecosystem builders. Day 2: Funding the Future This day unpacks investor priorities and growth strategies across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. From pilot to platform, attendees will learn where the capital is going — and why. Day 3: High-Stakes Pitch Final The week concludes with the region's largest digital health pitch competition, featuring a $50,000 prize fund and a global judging panel including Peter Jones , Vusi Thembekwayo , and Faisal Aftab . Future X Stage: Spotlighting what's next in healthcare Running across all three days, the Future X stage celebrates frontier technologies and bold ideas. With keynote presentations, startup launches and exclusive product reveals, this is where healthtech's future is previewed. Expect insight from global tech giants, emerging innovators and trailblazing thought leaders on where the next decade of healthcare is headed. Top Confirmed Speakers Across the Event Dr. Amin Al Amiri – Assistant Undersecretary of Public Health Policy and Licensing, UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) Dr. Devi Shetty – Chairman and Founder, Narayana Health Peter Jones – Entrepreneur, Investor, and Star of BBC's Dragon's Den and ABC's Shark Tank John Nosta – President, NostaLab Tatyana Kanzaveli – Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Open Health Network Joe Wicks MBE – Fitness coach, TV presenter, social media personality and author H.E. Mubaraka Mubarak Ibrahim – Acting CIO, Emirates Health Service (EHS) Mark Davies – Chief Health Officer, IBM Dr. Scott Parazynski – Physician, Inventor, and Former NASA Astronaut Laura M. Swint – Vice President, Digital Health and AI Leader, META Hub, Eli Lilly & Company Dr. Tom Mihaljevic – Chief Executive Officer and President, Cleveland Clinic Atif Al Braiki – Chief Digital and AI Officer, Dubai Health And many more… WHX Tech brings together global minds driving real progress in digital health — creating space for bold ideas, practical solutions, and meaningful connections that are designed to bring innovation to life. Click here to view the full agenda:
Korea Herald
17-06-2025
- Health
- Korea Herald
HIMSS and Informa Markets Partner to Accelerate Digital Health Transformation with Co-Located Conferences in Malaysia for International Healthcare Week
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has partnered with Informa Markets to co-locate the 2025 HIMSS APAC Health Conference within International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025, Southeast Asia's premier healthcare event, to be held from July 16 to 18 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre. The annual HIMSS APAC Health Conference is one of the most influential digital health events in the region. It offers curated educational sessions with leading experts on healthcare's most pressing topics, including digital health transformation, artificial intelligence, governance, cybersecurity, and workforce development. Thousands of healthcare professionals including clinicians, hospital and health system executives, senior government officials, and digital health thought leaders will converge to share real-world case studies, strategies to achieve digital maturity, and the latest innovations in healthcare technology. "We are excited to co-locate our flagship event in the APAC region with Informa Markets' International Healthcare Week," said Hal Wolf, President & CEO of HIMSS. "This partnership creates a platform to deliver critical insights, expert-level education, and networking opportunities to a global network of health organizations, healthcare providers, technology partners, and world governments. The co-located events will empower health and technology leaders with the critical insights needed to accelerate progress toward meeting the challenges now facing the global health eco-system." The partnership between HIMSS and Informa Markets' International Healthcare Week will offer health professionals opportunities to collaborate and exchange insights and ideas with a shared goal of improving care delivery and patient outcomes. Kuala Lumpur was chosen as the host city for IHW because of Malaysia's leadership in advancing digital health transformation in the region. Learn more or register for the event. About HIMSS HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a global advisor, thought leader and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. As a mission-driven nonprofit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in digital health transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, workforce development, public policy, and research to advise leaders, stakeholders and influencers across the global health ecosystem on best practices. With a community-centric approach, our health innovation experts deliver key insights, education, advisory services, and engaging events to healthcare providers, payers, governments, and other health services organizations, ensuring they have the right information at the point of decision. HIMSS has served the global health community for more than 60 years, with focused operations across Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Our members include more than 125,000 individuals and approximately 1,500 provider organizations, nonprofit partners and health services organizations. Our global headquarters is in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and our Americas headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. Join our global network at
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
HIMSS and Informa Markets Partner to Accelerate Digital Health Transformation with Co-Located Conferences in Malaysia for International Healthcare Week
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has partnered with Informa Markets to co-locate the 2025 HIMSS APAC Health Conference within International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025, Southeast Asia's premier healthcare event, to be held from July 16 to 18 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre. The annual HIMSS APAC Health Conference is one of the most influential digital health events in the region. It offers curated educational sessions with leading experts on healthcare's most pressing topics, including digital health transformation, artificial intelligence, governance, cybersecurity, and workforce development. Thousands of healthcare professionals including clinicians, hospital and health system executives, senior government officials, and digital health thought leaders will converge to share real-world case studies, strategies to achieve digital maturity, and the latest innovations in healthcare technology. "We are excited to co-locate our flagship event in the APAC region with Informa Markets' International Healthcare Week," said Hal Wolf, President & CEO of HIMSS. "This partnership creates a platform to deliver critical insights, expert-level education, and networking opportunities to a global network of health organizations, healthcare providers, technology partners, and world governments. The co-located events will empower health and technology leaders with the critical insights needed to accelerate progress toward meeting the challenges now facing the global health eco-system." The partnership between HIMSS and Informa Markets' International Healthcare Week will offer health professionals opportunities to collaborate and exchange insights and ideas with a shared goal of improving care delivery and patient outcomes. Kuala Lumpur was chosen as the host city for IHW because of Malaysia's leadership in advancing digital health transformation in the region. Learn more or register for the event. About HIMSSHIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a global advisor, thought leader and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. As a mission-driven nonprofit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in digital health transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, workforce development, public policy, and research to advise leaders, stakeholders and influencers across the global health ecosystem on best practices. With a community-centric approach, our health innovation experts deliver key insights, education, advisory services, and engaging events to healthcare providers, payers, governments, and other health services organizations, ensuring they have the right information at the point of decision. HIMSS has served the global health community for more than 60 years, with focused operations across Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Our members include more than 125,000 individuals and approximately 1,500 provider organizations, nonprofit partners and health services organizations. Our global headquarters is in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and our Americas headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. Join our global network at Media Contact: Albe ZakesHIMSS Communications View original content: SOURCE HIMSS-HEALTHCARE INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SOCIETY Sign in to access your portfolio
Malaysian Reserve
06-06-2025
- Health
- Malaysian Reserve
HIMSS Unites Global Healthcare Leaders to Shape the Future of Care: From Paris to Kuala Lumpur to Las Vegas
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thousands of health and technology leaders will gather to share critical health technology insights to optimize care delivery and improve health outcomes at the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition from 10-12 June in Paris. HIMSS (the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a non-profit organization that serves as a global health technology advisor and thought leader dedicated to improving health through information and technology. HIMSS supports health professionals and organizations through education, professional development, networking, and digital maturity assessment tools and advisory services that help transform the global health ecosystem. At HIMSS25 Europe, powerful speakers, hands-on sessions and data-powered case studies will spur dialogue around artificial intelligence, governance, cybersecurity, workforce development, and digital maturity. Following the European conference, all eyes turn to upcoming HIMSS conferences across the globe – the 2025 HIMSS APAC Health Conference & Exhibition in July in Kuala Lumpur; and the 2026 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in March 2026 in Las Vegas. HIMSS conferences are part of a global strategy to support healthcare organizations and professionals through a professional society of more than 125,000 members and the HIMSS digital health maturity models – internationally recognized benchmarks to assess and advise health systems in critical areas such as analytics, infrastructure, community care and EMR management. HIMSS25 Europe: Advancing AI, Health Policy and Cybersecurity HIMSS25 Europe will be the epicenter for health professionals from more than 70 countries to explore critical themes: Artificial intelligence: World-class experts will demonstrate how to effectively and ethically utilize AI in healthcare. Regulatory leadership: European officials will dive into the EU AI Act, the Cyber Resilience Act and the European Health Data Space. Cybersecurity: Attendees will learn to respond to cyber threats, safeguard patient data and ensure rapid response to cyber risks. HIMSS25 APAC: Building Momentum HIMSS25 APAC will continue the global dialogue from 16-18 July in Kuala Lumpur. HIMSS partnered with Informa Markets to co-locate its APAC conference within International Healthcare Week 2025, Southeast Asia's premier healthcare event. HIMSS25 APAC will strengthen collaboration across health ministries, private sector leaders, clinicians and technology partners. Hundreds of expert speakers will lead discussions, share solutions, and spark ideas to help shape the future of healthcare. HIMSS26: Global Health Innovation Landing in Las Vegas Co-produced with Informa Markets, the 2026 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition will convene a diverse group of digital health experts from 9-12 March 2026 in Las Vegas. HIMSS26 will feature expanded AI and cybersecurity pavilions, plus workshops on nursing informatics, workforce development, interoperability, and much more. About HIMSSHIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a global advisor, thought leader and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. As a mission-driven nonprofit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in digital health transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, workforce development, public policy, and research to advise leaders, stakeholders and influencers across the global health ecosystem on best practices. With a community-centric approach, our health innovation experts deliver key insights, education, advisory services, and engaging events to healthcare providers, payers, governments, and other health services organizations, ensuring they have the right information at the point of decision. HIMSS has served the global health community for more than 60 years, with focused operations across Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Our members include more than 125,000 individuals and approximately 1,500 provider organizations, nonprofit partners and health services organizations. Our global headquarters is in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and our Americas headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. Join our global network at Media Contact: Albe ZakesHIMSS Communications
