NE HEALTH BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, OCT 14
Apollo Hospitals announced that it will host the 2026 edition of the International Health Dialogue (IHD) — one of the world’s foremost platforms advancing patient safety, healthcare innovation, and system transformation — on January 30–31, 2026, in Hyderabad, India.
Themed ‘Global Voices. One Vision,’ IHD 2026 will bring together global health leaders, policymakers, innovators, and clinicians to align ideas and leadership toward a shared goal — building resilient, patient-centric, and technology-enabled healthcare systems.
- World’s Leading Healthcare Minds to Converge on January 30–31 for Dialogue on Patient Safety, Digital Transformation, and System Excellence
- Sangita Reddy: “IHD 2026 Unites the Power of AI, Data and Empathy to Build Predictive, Sustainable and Inclusive Healthcare for a Healthier Planet”
- Four Global Conferences – IPSC, HOPE, THIT, and CLINOVATE – to Shape the Future of Patient-Centric, Technology-Driven Care
A Global Confluence of Health Visionaries
Speaking on the announcement, Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “Over the years, the International Health Dialogue has evolved into a dynamic global platform where clinicians, innovators, policymakers, and evangelists converge to shape the next era of healthcare. The Hyderabad edition builds on this vision — bringing together the power of AI, data, and digital ecosystems with the timeless values of empathy and collaboration.”
“At its heart, IHD represents a shared global commitment to make healthcare more predictive, sustainable, and inclusive — where every innovation serves humanity and every partnership drives progress toward a healthier planet,” she added.
Four Global Conferences Under One Umbrella
The International Health Dialogue 2026 integrates four defining conferences and learning streams, each focusing on a vital dimension of healthcare advancement:
- IPSC – International Patient Safety Conference: Exploring proactive safety practices and system innovations to enhance patient well-being.
- HOPE – Healthcare Operations & Patient Experience Conference: Advancing operational excellence by integrating efficiency, empathy, and innovation across the patient journey.
- THIT – Transforming Healthcare with IT Conference: Gathering healthcare and IT leaders to share insights on digital transformation, interoperability, and future technologies.
- CLINOVATE – Clinical CME Series: Covering Oncology, Cardiology, Women’s Health, Longevity, and Laboratory Medicine, featuring world-renowned experts.
Global Experts and Innovation Showcases
The 2026 edition will feature a stellar line-up of global thought leaders, including Dr. Jonathan Perlin (President & CEO, The Joint Commission Enterprise), Dr. Carsten Engel (CEO, ISQua), Dr. Dean Ho (National University of Singapore), Dr. Atul Mohan Kochhar (CEO, NABH), Dr. Neelam Dhingra (Chief Patient Safety Officer, JCI), and Dr. Eyal Zimlichman (Chief Innovation and AI Officer, Sheba Medical Center, Israel).
Also joining are Christian Schuhmacher (Founder & MD, Swiss Global Advisory, Dubai) and Eric Langshur (Co-Founder, Abundant Venture Partners, USA), who will bring unique insights into global healthcare transformation, leadership, and innovation ecosystems.
New Initiatives to Drive Safety and Innovation
This year’s dialogue will feature Safe-A-Thon — a collaborative innovation challenge designed to spark scalable, smart solutions for real-world patient safety issues. The conference will also witness the launch of THNX (Technology & Healthcare Network eXchange) — India’s first digital health startup community offering pitch days, investor interactions, and networking for emerging healthtech entrepreneurs.
A Vision for a Healthier, Connected World
Continuing its legacy as a catalyst for collaboration, the International Health Dialogue 2026 will host plenary discussions, innovation showcases, technology demonstrations, and global networking forums, offering participants a comprehensive experience in thought leadership and practical innovation.
With its theme “Global Voices. One Vision,” the conference aims to transform healthcare dialogue into collective global action — uniting the brightest minds to create a future where technology, compassion, and collaboration advance the cause of universal health.
