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Replaying the living network
GHC 2025 — The Recap

Where Innovation Met Impact

Relive the most impactful moments from two days of innovation, collaboration and transformative discussions shaping the future of global health.

01 — The numbers

Two days. 1,200 voices. One living network.

From the opening keynote to the final handshake, Global Health Congress 2025 filled the Yale Club of New York with the people redrawing the map of human health — clinicians, researchers, founders, investors and policy leaders, all in one room.

1200
Attendees
85
Speakers
45
Sessions
32
Countries represented
18
Startup pitches
2
Days at the Yale Club
02 — Inside the rooms

Every session, in frames

Forty-two blocks across two days at the Yale Club, captured by our house photographers. Click any frame to open it full size.

Day 01

Saturday 1 November

Foundations & frontier conversations
7:30 – 9:00am

Registration and Continental Breakfast

FacilitatorGautam Bazaz and Volunteers
9:00 – 9:10am

Opening Remarks

FacilitatorSanat Chattopadhyay and Dr. Achintya Moulick
9:10 – 9:25am

Keynote Address

Keynote by Hal Wolf

9:30 – 9:55am

Global Health Challenges, Innovations, and Investments Panel

Learn about challenges facing America, and the Globe – and how investment and innovation can build a more equitable future in healthcare.

FacilitatorDr. Achintya Moulick
PanelistsDr. Robert Gabbay, Vinay Singhal, Lawrence McMichael, Dr. Annu Navani
10:00 – 10:25am

East Meets West: Bridging Healthcare Frontiers Between India and America Through Shared Wisdom

Learn about challenges facing America, and the Globe – and how investment and innovation can build a more equitable future in healthcare.

FacilitatorPrashant Sharma
PanelistsDr. Samin Sharma, Ravi Singh, Dr. Larry Kaiser, Dr. David Berger
10:30 – 10:55am

Keynote Address

Reimagining Healthcare with Technology

11:00 – 11:25am

Will AI replace Physicians?

Separate myth from math on automation in clinical practice. Learn how roles will shift toward supervision, empathy, and complex decision-making.

FacilitatorDr. Rahul Sharma
PanelistsJyoti Rai, Lama Mohammed, Dr. Ron Razmi, Dr. Said Ibrahim
11:30 – 11:55am

Wellness and Longevity - An Integrated Care Approach

Understand the pillars of lifespan and healthspan across nutrition, movement, sleep, and biomarkers. See how primary care, specialty care, and lifestyle medicine align.

FacilitatorDr. Susan Beane
PanelistsDr. Harvey Castro, Dr. Sohaib Imtiaz, Dr. Donese Worden, Karl Mehta
12:00 – 12:25pm

Keynote Address

Perspectives of a Surgeon, Entrepreneur, and Global Activist

12:30 – 1:15pm

Lunch

FacilitatorIHP (Sponsor)
1:45 – 2:10pm

Innovation in Direct Patient Care, Concierge Care, and Precision Medicine

Explore models that trade waiting rooms for white-glove, data-driven care. Learn pricing, patient segmentation, and the tech stack behind them.,

FacilitatorDr. Zeyad Baker
PanelistsDr. Akin Oyalowo, Dr. Krishnan Narasimhan, Dr. Isaac Dapkins, Dr. AJ Rastogi
2:10 – 2:20pm

IHP (Sponsor talk)

2:25 – 3:05pm

Panel Discussion: Risk, Reward, and Results: What's Next for Value-Based Payment Models

A thoughtful discussion on the next phase of Value Based Care and Payments

FacilitatorMichael Kopko
PanelistsLisa Trumble, Jessica Moschella , Valinda Rutledge
3:10 – 3:25pm

Coffee break

Sponsored by eClinicalWorks

3:30 – 4:00pm

Ethical use of AI in Healthcare

Tackle consent, transparency, bias, and accountability in AI-enabled care. Leave with a checklist to govern tools responsibly.

FacilitatorShiva Kaul
PanelistsRachel Azafrani, Dr. Avi Mehra, Anshuman Misra, Dr. Sandeep Bajaj
4:05 – 4:30pm

Education, Training, and Workforce Development for the Future of Global Medical Professionals

Discussion on how curricula, simulation, and micro-credentials are evolving. Building pathways that upskill teams quickly and purposefully

FacilitatorDr. Lisa Wiechmann
PanelistsDr. David Berger, Dr. Said Ibrahim, Dr Marschall Runge . Dr.Larry Kaiser
4:35 – 5:30pm

Innovation Lab (Sponsored by Onix)

FacilitatorMeghdut Roy Chowdhury and Lawrence McMichael
PanelistsOnix Technologies, Dr. Brian Kolski, Dr. Mohsin Shah, Dr. Annapoorna Kini, and Antelope Surgical
5:35 – 5:55pm

Music as Medicine — Acousticeuticals™ for Health

FacilitatorBarry Goldstein
PanelistsResearch and Processes on Music as Medicine
6:00 – 7:30pm

Cocktail hour

FacilitatorSponsored by eClinicalWorks
PanelistsGuests to Rooftop Bar so room change for dinner
7:30 – 9:00pm

Gala Dinner

Sponsored by Aurobindo

Day 02

Sunday 2 November

AI at the bedside, capital, and closing
10:55 – 11:20am

Health Policy - Navigating the Current Environment

What’s changing in reimbursement, regulation, and AI oversight—and why it matters now. Translate policy shifts into strategic moves for your organization.

FacilitatorJoseph Rafferty
PanelistsDr Krishnan Narasimhan, Dr. Munish Khaneja, Dr. Dan Blumenthal, Dr. Harvey Castro
11:55 – 12:05pm

AI at the Point of Care: Transforming Clinical Workflows, Patient Experience, and Operational Excellence

FacilitatorRackspace Technology (Sponsor)
PanelistsNirmal Ranganathan
12:05 – 1:00pm

Lunch

FacilitatorKPC (Sponsor)
1:05 – 1:35pm

Innovations in Cardiological Care From Around the Globe

Spotlight devices, drugs, and digital tools reshaping prevention and intervention. Learn how global trials translate to local practice.

FacilitatorDr. Rakesh Shah
PanelistsDr. Samin Sharma, Dr. Ankur Kalra, Dr. Jaffar Raza, Dr. Dhiraj Narula
1:40 – 2:40pm

Innovation Lab Presentations

FacilitatorDr. Sumul Raval and Dr. Samin Sharma
PanelistsVasileios Nasis, Dr. Annu Navani, and Keendoc., Crosscare.ai
2:45 – 2:55pm

The Future of Conscious Health : Integrating Science, Spirit, and Systems

(recording)

FacilitatorDr. Deepak Chopra
2:55 – 3:10pm

Coffee break

Sponsored by Guidehealth

3:15 – 4:25pm

Venture Forum Final Pitches - Sponsored by WestBridge Capital

Avedian, Blue Light Health, Cohere Med, mHeart, Sensible, Uncover Wellness

FacilitatorMalak Atut / Gautam Bazaz
PanelistsJudges - Craig Cooper, Kamal Singh, Reima Shakeir , Girish Juneja, Sava Kobilarov, Annu Navani
4:30 – 4:40pm

Chest and Critical Care (sponsor talk)

4:45 – 4:55pm

Venture Forum Winner Announcement

FacilitatorMalak Atut / Gautam Bazaz
5:00 – 5:20pm

Work, Life Balance, and Paying it Forward

FacilitatorDr. Purnendu Roy
5:35 – 5:55pm

GHF Non Profit Partners Showcase

Hear directly from the founders and leadership of select non profits that the Global Health Forum supports

FacilitatorDr. Sumul Raval and Dr. Nikki Bajaj
PanelistsSmart Village Health, Victims of Sundarbans, Million Strong Men
6:00 – 6:15pm

Summary of Key Takeaways

FacilitatorSanat Chattopadhyay and Dr. Achintya Moulick
6:20 – 7:00pm

Closing and Book Signing

FacilitatorMalak Atut
PanelistsDr. Ronald Razmi, Sonali Shivhare , Dr. Shane Creado, Mahesh Chand
03 — Echoes

What attendees are saying

This was hands down the most impactful healthcare conference I've attended. The quality of speakers, the depth of discussions, and the genuine connections made were extraordinary. I left with actionable insights and partnerships that are already transforming our approach to patient care.
Dr. Emily Watson
Chief Innovation Officer, Memorial Health System
The Venture Forum was incredible — seeing innovative startups pitch directly to investors and operators created real opportunities for collaboration. We've already begun conversations with three companies we met at GHC. This is how healthcare innovation should happen.
Marcus Thompson
Managing Director, Health Innovation Partners
As a first-time attendee, I was blown away by the caliber of attendees and the accessibility of thought leaders. The workshops were practical, the networking was genuine, and I walked away with concrete strategies to implement in my organization. Already counting down to next year!
Priya Sharma
Director of Digital Health, BioMed Solutions
04 — Resources

Take the congress home

R01

2025 Healthcare AI Report

Comprehensive analysis of AI adoption in healthcare, with case studies and ROI data from 500+ organizations.

Format — PDF report
R02

All Speaker Presentations

Complete slide decks from 85 speakers covering digital health, value-based care and health equity strategies.

Format — slide decks
R03

Full Session Recordings

On-demand access to every keynote, panel, workshop and fireside chat from both days of the congress.

Format — video
R04

Implementation Toolkit

Practical templates, frameworks and checklists for bringing digital health innovation into your organization.

Format — templates
R05

Startup Pitch Deck Gallery

Pitch decks from the 18 innovative health-tech startups featured in the Venture Forum competition.

Format — pitch decks
R06

Key Insights Whitepaper

An executive summary of the major themes, breakthrough ideas and actionable recommendations from the congress.

Format — whitepaper

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05 — Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors

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