The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi convenes a global health summit integrating AI-driven platforms, digital health strategies, and precision medicine. Through panel discussions, strategic partnerships, and a health tech hackathon, the event fosters cross-border collaborations to extend healthspan by leveraging predictive analytics, personalised care, and preventive approaches.
Key points
- 271 speakers from 95 countries participate in discussions on AI, prevention, and healthy ageing
- 69 sessions explore digital health, personalised therapies, and precision medicine approaches
- 33 strategic MoUs signed to advance data-driven and AI-enabled healthcare systems
- $200,000 awarded via ADGHW Innovation Awards to pioneering healthtech startups
- Smart Health Hackathon and Startup Zone facilitate investor and mentor engagement for new ventures
Why it matters: By uniting policy makers, researchers, and industry leaders, the summit accelerates the translation of AI and precision medicine into practical health solutions. These cross-sector collaborations promise to redefine preventive care, extend healthy lifespans, and establish sustainable, data-driven healthcare models across regions.
Q&A
- What is precision medicine?
- How does AI enhance healthspan research?
- What role do MoUs play in global health collaboration?
- What is a Smart Health Hackathon?