Dubai, UAE: GITEX Global, the world's largest technology and startup event held in Dubai, has announced the creation of the GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 conference, the most anticipated gathering of AI and digital health professionals at this opportune time in the evolution of global healthcare.
Organized by KAOUN International, the International Organization Office at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 conference will be held in conjunction with MEDICAL FAIR ASIA in Singapore, organized by Messe Düsseldorf Asia.
Organized by Messe Düsseldorf Asia, Medical Fair Asia is the region's largest healthcare exhibition. The exhibition will feature 1,000 exhibitors from 62 countries and regions, with a dedicated community care area and a Start-up Park showcasing highly innovative companies.
The inaugural GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 conference will bring together government leaders, global executives, investors, policymakers and innovators with leading international speakers including some of the key future health influencers and practitioners in the areas of digital health, artificial intelligence, telemedicine, consumer health and patient care.
As two of the most influential industry event brands globally in the most transformative fields of healthcare, medical technology, digital and AI applications, the strategic partnership between GITEX and MEDICAL FAIR ASIA will foster Asia's collective dynamics in building a world-class healthcare ecosystem underpinned by digitalization.
“We are very pleased to co-host the GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 conference in Singapore,” said Gernot Ringling, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf Asia. “This collaboration combines the strength of MEDICAL FAIR ASIA as a regional sourcing and networking event with the expertise of GITEX as the world's largest tech event brand, which is highly complementary to our own event.”
“The GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 conference and MEDICAL FAIR ASIA will bring together the medical, healthcare and technology industries to discover the latest digital health solutions and engage in meaningful discussions with leading experts and innovators. Singapore, with its leadership in biotech and health R&D, provides the ideal backdrop for this partnership to advance healthcare and drive the future of digital health across Asia.”
The expert-curated program will explore the opportunities in a hybrid healthcare future where AI, IoT, predictive data analytics and interoperability will transform the patient care system. Talks and panel discussions will also cover the evolution of telemedicine, the integration of AI diagnostics, VR/AR consultations, remote monitoring and the impact of emerging technologies such as blockchain and Web3 on the healthcare sector.
Under the overarching theme of “The Impact of AI and Digitalization in Disrupting Healthcare”, the two-day immersive conference, featuring global speakers from over 12 countries, will highlight the potential of the integration of these technologies to disrupt traditional healthcare models, making them more efficient and accessible, with an emphasis on the region's readiness and adaptability to how quickly this transformation can take place.
According to analyst Statista, the digital health market in this region, home to around 60% of the world's population, is expected to generate revenue of US$66.97 billion in 2024 and reach a market value of US$99.57 billion by 2029. The industry sector is experiencing significant growth due to the rapid digitization of healthcare services.
Trixie Romilmand, CEO of KAOUN International, organisers of GITEX Worldwide, said: “Despite a global funding slump, regional start-ups are attracting significant investment, particularly in the digital future of healthcare sector, where accessible, highly accurate diagnostic medical interventions and solutions are a priority for the future economy.”
“The creation of the GITEX DIGI_ HEALTH 5.0 conference in Singapore, co-hosted with MEDICAL FAIR ASIA, will bring together the local healthcare community – policymakers, practitioners, academics, investors and innovation disruptors – to collectively leverage the emerging phenomenon of deep tech to keep pace with the digital industry reshaping the healthcare industry.”
Bringing Asia's Healthtech Potential to the World
The GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 conference in Singapore is the region's premier conference to expand and connect knowledge and expertise from public and private organizations in the technology and healthcare sectors, and this year will feature some of the most influential representatives from governments and global organizations.
Key speakers include Stowo Wong, Director of Data Analytics, Ministry of Health, Singapore; Dr Pauline Erica Tay, Director of Singapore's National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC); Dr Osama El Hassan, Director of E-Health, Dubai Health Authority, UAE; and Hanna Burckhardt, Head of UNICEF Venture Fund, Sweden.
Among the innovators, founders and digital health leaders identified are WeiWei Hong, Director of Singapore's healthcare network SingHealth, Shravan Kumar, Co-founder and CEO of healthcare solutions platform SpeedDoc, Chwee Foon Lim, CEO of Asia Pacific at US-based Ekso Bionics, the world's largest exoskeleton company, Dr Ramon Varughese, Chief Medical Officer of Malaysia's Qualitas Health, and many others.
Access a global technology hub with the world's largest events brand
The GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 conference in Singapore seamlessly integrates Asia’s healthtech industry into the global brand of GITEX, the world’s most trusted technology ecosystem, through powerful events in Dubai, Singapore, Berlin, Morocco and Nigeria.
To attend the conference, which will be held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from 11-12 September 2024, visit the event website now and register for your free pass: www.gitexdigihealth.com.
As part of GITEX's expansion into the Asia region, GITEX ASIA, Asia's most international multi-disciplinary technology and startup event, will make its debut in Singapore from 23-25 April 2025. The event will strategically position itself as the premier gateway to Asian markets, connecting the region with a global network of leading technology companies, unicorn founders, investors, AI pioneers, government leaders, top R&D institutes and academia. For more information, please visit www.gitexasia.com.
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About KAOUN International
KAOUN International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and an independent events company established for the purpose of planning and managing international events. Derived from the Arabic word for “space”, KAOUN International's mission is to “create infinite connections” for the industries and markets in which it operates. It was established to leverage DWTC's 40-year history in the event management business and drive future MICE sector opportunities in the MENASA region. Building on DWTC's extensive portfolio of business and consumer events across multiple sectors including technology, food and hospitality, sustainability, broadcast and satellite, automotive, workforce development and leisure marine, KAOUN International delivers innovative live experiences that build strong business relationships, create opportunities and stimulate economic growth.
About Messe Düsseldorf Asia
Messe Düsseldorf Asia is a subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf, Germany. Messe Düsseldorf is a leading trade fair organizer and is responsible for hosting more than 20 world No.1 exhibitions in various industries including medical and health, such as MEDICAL, COMPAMED and REHACARE INTERNATIONAL in Düsseldorf, Germany. With extensive expertise in trade fair organization in Southeast Asia, Messe Düsseldorf Asia has organized numerous trade fairs in the region since 1995. For more information, please visit www.mda.messe-dusseldorf.com.
