Conference Agenda and Schedule
Below you'll find the schedule for 2nd Digital Healthcare Innovation Conference 2025. We'll keep this page regularly updated with all new speakers and sessions, so be sure to keep checking in!
Pre-Conference Workshop
Our pre-conference workshop is a full-day interactive training course attached to our conference to give our participants practical & hands-on experience through exercises, discussions on best practices and comprehensive case study analysis. This workshop is specifically designed to complement the Digital Healthcare Innovation Conference with an in-depth look at hot topics and solutions.
Registration for the workshop commences at 08:00 am onwards. The workshop will commence at 8:30am and end at approximately 4:30pm. Course materials and refreshments will be provided during the workshop. Participants can also look forward to an exclusive networking luncheon with the workshop leader & industry peers.
Pre-Conference Workshop
8h 00min Speaker: Joydeep Sarkar - Principal Head of Real Word Data & Tech Offerings from IQVIA Asia Pacific (Singapore)Topics:
1. Advances in Healthcare Analytics and Data Management
2. Utilizing data to improve clinical outcomes and streamline healthcare operations
This workshop will explore the transformative role of data analytics and management in healthcare. Participants will gain insights into how data-driven strategies can improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient experiences, and streamline healthcare operations. With a focus on both practical applications and cutting-edge innovations, the session will cover topics such as predictive analytics, electronic health records (EHR) optimization, real-time monitoring, and the integration of AI in healthcare.
Day 2 Main Conference
Registration and Networking
0h 35minWelcome Remarks
0h 10minKeynote: The Digital Health Revolution in Southeast Asia: Opportunities & Challenges in the next 10 years
0h 45min Speaker: Narain Chutijirawong - Executive Director of Deloitte (Thailand)Artificial Technology in Healthcare - Hype or Reality
0h 45min Speaker: Stephen Chen - Asst Group Chief Clinical Informatics Office of National Healthcare Group (Singapore)Networking and Tea Break
0h 15minManaging Cyber and Physical Threats to Healthcare Organizations
0h 45min Speaker:Peter Birch - Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Talking HealthTech (Australia)Topics:
• Protecting Patient Data and Ensuring Compliance
• Mitigating Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities in Medical Devices
• Physical Security and Integrating Cyber-Physical Safeguards
Fireside Chat: Building Digital Health Ecosystems: Collaboration between governments, healthcare providers, and tech companies
0h 45min Speakers:Nelson Tiongson - Head of Health Informatics of University of the Philippines (Philippines)Topics:
• Creating supporting regulatory environments that encourage innovation while ensuring patient safety and data privacy
• Investing in programs to equip healthcare professionals with the skills needed to use digital tools and platforms
• Establishing mechanisms for ongoing assessment of digital health initiatives to measure effectiveness, adapt strategies and share best practices
Networking and Luncheon
1h 00minPanel Discussion: Society 5.0: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
1h 15min Moderator: Peter Birch - Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Talking HealthTech (Australia)Speakers:Narain Chutijirawong - Executive Director of Deloitte (Thailand)Stephen Chen - Asst Group Chief Clinical Informatics Office of National Healthcare Group (Singapore)Dr. Dilshaad Ali Bin Ali - Chief Executive Officer of Hoan My Medical Group (Vietnam)Topics:
1. Integration of diverse health data sources, leading to more comprehensive patient profiles and improved decision making
2. Learn more about ethical concerns, such as data privacy, bias algorithms, and ensuring equitable access to technology
3. Streamlining administrative tasks, such as scheduling and billing, freeing up healthcare professionals to focus more of patient care
The Future of Healthcare: Embracing Innovation for Sustainable Growth and Patient-Centric Care
0h 45min Speaker:Dr. Tullawat Pacharapha - Chief Operations Officer of Vejthani Hospital (Thailand)Networking and Tea Break
0h 15minBalancing Innovation and Workforce Dynamics: Navigating Healthcare Technology and Manpower Conflicts
0h 45min Speaker:Dr. Raj Ganeson - Senior Director of Consulum (Malaysia)Topics:
• Overview of how healthcare technology is rapidly advancing, reshaping operations, and impacting the workforce
• The challenge: Balancing technological adoption with workforce adaptation, training, and job security
• The importance of maintaining a patient-centered approach amidst this transformation
Revolutionizing Healthcare: Leveraging Digital Transformation for Superior Operational Decisions
0h 45min Speaker:Dr. Dilshaad Ali Bin Ali - Chief Executive Officer of Hoan My Medical Group (Vietnam)Closing Remarks
0h 10minDay 3 Main Conference
Registration and Networking
0h 35minWelcome remarks
0h 10minBuilding Standards for Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Services: Optimizing health gain and building sustainable societies through digitalization
0h 45min Speaker:Dr. Mahesh Appannan - Head of Digital Health from Ministry of Health (Malaysia)Topics:
• Key Pillars of Digital Transformation in Healthcare
• Highlight the need for innovation in operational decision-making to address industry challenges, such as rising costs, resource allocation,
and patient care complexities
• Superior Operational Decisions Enabled by Technology
Asia’s First Smart Hospital
0h 45min Speaker:Wonchul Cha - Chief Infomation Officer of Samsung Medical Center (South Korea)Networking and Tea Break
0h 30minBumrungrad International Hospital, Raising the Standard of Healthcare
0h 45min Speaker:David Boucher - Chief Executive Officer of Bumrungrad International Hospital Pattaya (Thailand)Cultural and Social Barriers: Impacts of multifaced influences on patient behaviour
0h 45min Speaker:G Saravanan - Group Chief Information Officer of Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara (Malaysia)Networking and Luncheon
1h 00minPanel Discussion: Hospital capacity planning: How design and process implementation plays a huge role in an effective management system
0h 45min Moderator:Dr. Raj Ganeson - Senior Director of Consulum (Malaysia)Speakers:David Boucher - Chief Executive Officer of Bumrungrad International Hospital Pattaya (Thailand)Juan Rosas - Independent Consultant of FV Hospital (Vietnam)Poramaporn Prasarttong-Osoth - CEO Group1 of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (Thailand)Telemedicine 5.0: Empowering Providers and Healthcare Practitioners with data driven solutions
0h 45min Speaker: Bjorn Pardo - Chief Executive Officer and Founder of NovaHealth (Philippines)Networking and Tea Break
0h 30minLeadership and Strategy in Hospital Management: Collaboration increases efficiency and quality of operations
0h 40min Speaker:Juan Rosas - Independent Consultant of FV Hospital (Vietnam)Topics:
• Strategic planning in dynamic healthcare environments.
• Leadership skills for hospital administrators in the digital age
• Change management strategies for implementing new policies and technologies