EDITORIAL
Thought leadership and bold ideas
CALL FOR SPEAKERS 2026
Share your expertise on Abu Dhabi Global Health Week’s Live Stage
THEMES OF DISCUSSION
The 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week will spotlight six core pillars that are essential to advancing global health. We invite industry experts, innovative startups, healthcare providers, academic researchers, policymakers and visionaries to submit proposals that align with one of these key themes.
When applying, please select the most relevant theme. The examples provided are intended to guide your submission, not restrict it.
AI IN HEALTHCARE – REAL IMPACT, READY TO SCALE
How artificial intelligence is being applied in everyday care and operations.
Examples:
• Clinical decision support or diagnostic tools improving outcomes
• Predictive analytics for population or acute care
• AI improving hospital workflows or reducing admin burden
• Early insights into digital twins or autonomous systems
PERSONALISED CARE – FROM GENOMICS TO LIFESTYLE
Making care more precise, data-driven, and person-centred.
Examples:
• Genomics, pharmacogenomics, or precision cancer programs
• Personalised digital therapeutics for chronic or mental health
• Wearables and lifestyle platforms that engage patients
• Multi-omics and behaviour-informed interventions
DIGITAL HEALTH & CONNECTED CARE – PLATFORMS THAT SCALE
Digital tools that connect systems, patients, and outcomes.
Examples:
• Scalable telehealth and remote monitoring platforms
• Interoperable systems that improve care coordination
• Mobile apps or SuperApps transforming patient journeys
• Borderless care models and digital-first delivery
SMARTER, GREENER HEALTHCARE – EFFICIENCY MEETS SUSTAINABILITY
Innovations that reduce cost, carbon, and complexity.
Examples:
• Hospital tech that cuts energy use or waste
• Automation in supply chains or workforce management
• ESG-driven strategies in operations or investment
• Technology-enabled value-based care models
BIOTECH & LIFE SCIENCES – FROM LAB TO MARKET
Breakthrough therapies and life sciences scaling stories.
Examples:
• Cell, gene, or regenerative therapies in practice
• Point-of-care diagnostics with commercial traction
• Biomanufacturing scale-up or regulatory fast-tracking
• Synthetic biology and emerging therapeutic platforms
SCALING INNOVATION — CAPITAL, POLICY & GROWTH
Proven strategies for expansion, investment, and market entry.
Examples:
• Startups scaling across regions or health systems
• Successful public-private or investor partnerships
• Market access wins in new geographies
• Healthtech M&A, licensing, or commercialisation journeys
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
TECHNICAL
Case studies with measurable impact (may have sponsorship potential)
COMMERCIAL
Market-ready solutions, real traction (sponsorship opportunities available)
IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT NOTES
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis to ensure optimal programme alignment. Early entries are strongly encouraged to maximise selection opportunities and allow for content refinement.
• Travel and accommodation are not provided by the organisers
• Speaker fees are not applicable
• This call applies only to the Live Stage on the exhibition floor. Invitations for the main conference – The Forum @ ADGHW – are managed separately by the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi.
SPEAKER BENEFITS
• Full complimentary pass to ADGHW 2026
• Exposure to 16,000+ global healthcare professionals
• Recognition as a thought leader in your field
• Featured on the ADGHW mobile app and website
WHAT MAKES A STRONG SUBMISSION?
We’re prioritising talks that offer:
• Measurable outcomes: adoption rates, results, or impact
• Market traction: product/solution is already in use or generating revenue
• Scalability: growth potential beyond pilots or silos
• Innovation: new models, platforms, or approaches with real-world relevance
