RWEsearch and Health Innovation Summit 2025

Name: RWEsearch & Health Innovation Summit 2025
Start: 2025-09-09
End: 2025-09-11

Shaping the Future of Healthcare Through Clinical Research, Innovation and Real-World Evidence

RWEsearch 2025 unites visionaries and change-makers from around the world to explore innovative, data-driven insights rooted in real-world evidence, research excellence and digital innovation. Together, we spark collaborative thinking across domains and accelerate the transformation of healthcare through the power of RWE and Innovation

9–10-11

September, 2025

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The RWEsearch & Health Innovation Summit 2025 brought together leaders, innovators, and changemakers from around the world. Together, we set the stage for shaping the future of healthcare, life sciences, and public health.

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Inside RWEsearch & Health Innovation 2025

The big questions, bold ideas, and breakthrough moments driving the next wave of clinical data and digital innovation

Improving Diversity in Clinical Trials

Are today’s clinical trials truly inclusive, or is diversity just a checkbox? Discover the gap between protocol and practice, and what it takes to build research that reflects real-world populations.

Validating Fit-for-Purpose Data in the Era of AI

Is “fit-for-purpose” still relevant in an AI-driven world? This session unpacks whether traditional validation holds up and how to ensure the right data powers the right decisions.

AI and Automation

Can AI and automation unlock the full potential of Health Data and Clinical Trials? From smarter data collection to faster insights, see how technology is accelerating real-world healthcare outcomes.

Changing Markets

Navigate the shifting healthcare landscape. Join us to unpack how leadership, agility, and innovation can help you stay ahead when the rules keep changing.

The big questions, bold ideas, and breakthrough moments driving the next wave of clinical data and digital innovation

Scaling Healthcare Innovation

This session will explore how Indian GCCs are taking local healthcare innovations to a global scale. We’ll dive into how these centers are using telemedicine, AI, & cloud-based platforms to make healthcare more accessible & efficient. Key topics will include improving patient outcomes, reducing costs, & scaling solutions to both urban & rural areas, especially in emerging markets

Agentic AI in Healthcare

This session includes systems that can make independent decisions, like automating diagnostics and treatment recommendations. We’ll discuss how these AI tools are helping clinicians make faster, more accurate decisions, and how they’re improving patient care by predicting outcomes and personalizing treatment plans.

Finance & Procurement Innovation

Learn how Indian GCCs are using AI to transform healthcare finance and procurement. From streamlining supply chains to reducing waste and managing resources more efficiently, we’ll explore how these innovations are helping healthcare institutions cut costs while improving care quality.

Talent-Related Opportunities & Challenges

This session will dive into how Indian GCCs are tackling the challenge of attracting and retaining professionals in digital health, AI, and biotech. We’ll explore strategies for upskilling, building partnerships with universities, and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving job market.

Leveraging Tier 2 Cities for Innovation

This session will cover how these Indian Tier 2 cities are offering lower operational costs, access to skilled talent, and a growing digital infrastructure. We’ll also look at how these cities are improving healthcare access for rural populations through telemedicine and remote care.

Building Sustainable Healthcare Solutions

We’ll discuss how Indian GCCs are leading the way in developing affordable, scalable healthcare solutions that can work in low-resource settings. From cost-effective medical devices to AI-powered diagnostics, these innovations are changing the way healthcare is delivered both in rural India and in other developing markets around the world.

Bridging the Digital Divide in Healthcare

This session will highlight how Indian GCCs are helping close the digital gap in healthcare and how digital health platforms, mobile apps, and telemedicine are bringing much-needed care to underserved areas. We’ll also discuss how these initiatives are working alongside government efforts to improve digital infrastructure and health outcomes in rural India.

The Future of AI-Driven Healthcare in Indian GCCs

We’ll dive into how AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics are transforming everything from diagnostics to drug discovery. Along the way, we’ll also discuss the ethical considerations, like ensuring fairness and transparency, that will shape the future of AI in healthcare.

The big questions, bold ideas, and breakthrough moments driving the next wave of clinical data and digital innovation

RWE & Digital Health in Africa

Exploring how real-world evidence and digital health tools can reshape Africa’s healthcare systems—while addressing data gaps, infrastructure hurdles, and equity in access.

Enhancing Representation in Clinical Trials

Addressing the systemic underrepresentation of African populations in global trials and the critical role of inclusive RWE in driving equitable health outcomes.

AI-Driven Healthcare Transformation in Africa

Unpacking the potential of AI in diagnostics, treatment, and care delivery across Africa; and the policies, infrastructure, and training needed to scale it.

Public-Private Partnerships Fueling Innovation in Africa

Unlocking innovation through public-private partnerships that drive GCCs and health hubs in Africa, advancing research, empowering local talent, and expanding quality healthcare access.

The big questions, bold ideas, and breakthrough moments driving the next wave of clinical data and digital innovation

RWE & Digital Health in the Middle East

Examining how RWE and digital health ecosystems are enabling smarter care, predictive analytics, and system-level transformation across the Middle East.

AI’s Impact on Middle East Healthcare

A look at how AI is transforming clinical decision-making, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes in the region’s fast-evolving health landscape.

The Middle East: Rising MedTech & Diagnostics Powerhouse

Highlighting the region’s growing investment and leadership in MedTech, diagnostics, and biotech—fueling homegrown innovation and global partnerships.

Inside RWEsearch & Health Innovation 2025

The big questions, bold ideas, and breakthrough moments driving the next wave of clinical data and digital innovation

Improving Diversity in Clinical Trials

Validating Fit-for-Purpose Data in the Era of AI

Is “fit-for-purpose” still relevant in an AI-driven world? This session unpacks whether traditional validation holds up and how to ensure the right data powers the right decisions.

AI and Automation

Can AI and automation unlock the full potential of Health Data and Clinical Trials? From smarter data collection to faster insights, see how technology is accelerating real-world healthcare outcomes.

Changing Markets

Navigate the shifting healthcare landscape. Join us to unpack how leadership, agility, and innovation can help you stay ahead when the rules keep changing.

RWEsearch 2025 Replay

RWEsearch Summit 2025 Agenda

Hall Details	Timings (IST)	Theme	Speakers
Hall A	7-7:15pm	Welcome Note	Dr Purav Gandhi (Healthark) Janak Joshi (Commonwealth of Massachusetts)
	7:30-8:00pm	Welcome Keynote by Honorable Minister of IT of Telangana	Shri D. Shridhar Babu (Govt. of Telangana)
	8:00-9:00pm	Demystifying AI for the Next Gen GCC	John Dawber (Novo Nordisk)
			Mohit Dhingra (Bristol Myer Squibb)
			Nilay Shashtri (Roche)
			Mahesh Natranjan (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
			Moderator- Sudeep Krishna (Healthark)
	9:00 - 9:30 pm	Indo-Swiss Treaty: Impact on Indian GCCs	Moderator- Sudeep Krishna (Healthark)
	9:00 - 9:30 pm	Indo-Swiss Treaty: Impact on Indian GCCs	Aditya Yellepeddi
	9:30-10:15pm	Keynote Address: RWE Benchmarking Survey: Insights into Real-World Evidence Adoption	Keynote Speaker: Brett Davis (Deloitte)
	9:30-10:15pm		Keynote Speaker: Jeffery Morgan (Deloitte)
Hall B	8:00 - 8:45pm	Future of Healthcare Education in India: Serving India & The World	Dr Somen Saha (IIPHG)
			Dr. (Col) Mahender Kumar (IIHMR University)
			Neha Sadhotra (NMIMS)
			Moderator: Kalyan Kalyanraman (The Hindu Group)
	8:45-9:15 pm	Healthcare Innovation in India - The NHA perspective	Dr. Ruchira Agrawal (National Health Authority)
Hall C	9-9:30pm	Students perspective on Health Education	Students

Hall Details	Timings (IST)	Theme	Speakers
Hall A	7:00 - 7:15 pm	Welcome	Dr Purav Gandhi (Healthark) Julie Krammenhoek (RWE companies)
	7:15 - 8:00 pm	Bridging the Equity Gap: RWE Strategies to Improve Representation Across Diverse Populations	Phani Veeranki (Optum)
			Ashley Jaksa (Target RWE)
			Grace McNamara (Elfie)
			Moderator:Janak Joshi (Commonwealth of Massachusetts)
	8 - 8:30pm	Innovations in Real World Evidence	Keynote: Sandipan Bhattacharjee (ISPOR, Bayer)
	8:30-9:30pm	Real World Wednesdays Podcast	Aaron Kamauu (Navidence)
	8:30-9:30pm	Real World Wednesdays Podcast	Matt Veatchh (Navidence)
	9:30-10:30pm	Real World Wednesdays Panel	Stuart McCully (RWE Regs)
			Radek Wasiak (Adigens Health)
			Charlie Barr (Adaptic Health)
			Moderator: Aaron Kamauu (Navidence)
			Moderator: Matt Veatchh (Navidence)
Hall B	7:15-8pm	Commercial Realities: Ensuring Fit-for-Purpose and Diverse RWD Strategies for Small Biotechs vs. Big Pharma	Ben M.W Illigens (Data4Life)
			Dan Posover (Graticule)
			Moderator - Jeff Trotter (J Trotter Research and Consulting)
	8 - 8:30pm	Innovative Pharma Case Studies - The Elfie Perspective	Jean-François LEGOURD (Elfie)
	8:30 - 9:15pm	Fit for purpose data vs AI ready data - What’s the right RWE approach?	Melinda Baker (Picnic Health)
			Dr Kavita Lamror (Maxxis Clinical Research)
			David Gascoigne (Segmed)
			Moderator: Alessandra Oortwijn (Alfasigma)
	9:15-10:15pm	The ISPOR Perspective	Clarissa Cooblall (ISPOR)
			Madeline Shipley (ISPOR)
			Doug Foster (ADS)
			Moderator: Dr Purav Gandhi (Healthark)
Hall C	7:15 - 8:00pm	Fireside chat with Miltenyi	Priya Kapoor G Hingorani (Miltenyi)
	7:15 - 8:00pm	Fireside chat with Miltenyi	Moderator: Sudeep Krishna (Healthark)
	8:45 - 9:30pm	Transforming clinical trials with AI	Troy Astorino (PicnicHealth)
			David Hall (AKT Health)
			Madhav Vattikuti (Perceptive)
			Dan Housman (Graticule)
			Moderator: Julie Krammenhoek (Co-Chair)
	9:30 - 10:00pm	Opportunities & Challenges with RWiD	Dr Martin Willemink (Segmed)

Hall Details	Timings (IST)	Theme	Speakers
Hall A	7-7:15pm	Welcome Note	Dr Purav Gandhi (Healthark) Sudeep Krishna (Healthark)
	7:15-8:00pm	Use of AI to Transform Healthcare in Africa	Salma Mahmoud
			Mohamed Okba (Otsuka Pharmaceuticals)
			Haytham Elgazzar (CRDMI)
			Dr. Ida Mbuthia (Roche)
			Moderator:Janak Joshi (Commonwealth of Massachusetts)
	8:00-9:00pm	Digital Health Innovation in AI-Driven Diagnostics and EHR in the Middle East	Dr Ruth Jacob (Cepheid)
			Sophie Smith (Nabta Health)
			Dr Akram Bouchenaki (Jameel Health)
			Moderator: Galina Osina (Ex- Roche)
	9:00 - 9:45pm	RWE & Digital Health in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward	Ranin Soliman (World Health Organization)
			Moderator: Shereef Ibrahim (Menarini Group)
			Ali Jeremi (Roche)
			Amina Rafiki (Ex- Gilead)
			Lamees Elshahawy (J&J)
	9:45-10:30pm	Data readiness as a foundation for AI in healthcare - The Data First, AI Later perspective	Moderator: Paul Nunesdea (Data First AI Later)
			Dr. Padmavathi Roy (Data First AI Later)
			Dr. Dipak Kalra (The European Institute for Innovation through Health Data)
Hall B	7:15 - 8:00pm	Fundamentals, Present State & Future of Personalized Cell Therapy	Dr. Prudwidhar (Miltenyi)
	8:00 - 8:45pm	Next-Gen V&V for Medical Devices: Adapting to AI, Digital Health, and Real-World Evidence	Dilip Kumar (Philips)
			Syed Akmal (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
			Moderator: Dhaval Vasavada
Hall C	7:15 - 8:00pm	Student Hackthon Presentation	Finalists

Voices from the Community

Discover why RWEsearch 2025 is the talk of the community — listen and join the conversation

I walked in expecting another RWE panel. What I didn’t expect was such a global, practical, and refreshingly candid discussion. It wasn’t just academic, rather it was actionable.

This summit is an incredible opportunity to explore the latest trends and advancements in Real-World Evidence.

India is already and will continue to be one of the largest contributors to the global workforce for influencing health outcomes.”

The sessions were packed with valuable information and insights we can apply today. We've had our eyes opened to developments happening much sooner than anticipated.

You don’t usually get this mix with academics, regulators, startups, and commercial leads in one conversation. That cross-pollination was incredibly refreshing.

Most of the data available to us is based on insurance claim statements, leaving out a significant portion of the underinsured and currently unrepresented. We need to capture more diverse and complete data to better represent these vulnerable groups

RWE & Digital Health Innovation Expertise -
Beyond the Summit

The conversations at RWEsearch are inspired by the work we lead every day at Healthark Insights — partnering with global life sciences and healthcare organizations to design real-world evidence and clinical research strategies that make a difference