HealthConf 2024 - Lisbon | Web Summit | 10 November 2024 | Altice Arena, Rossio dos Olivais, 1990-231 Lisboa, Portugal

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Altice Arena
Altice Arena, Rossio dos Olivais, 1990-231 Lisboa, Portugal

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Event Date Mon Nov 11 WET - Thu Nov 14 WET (about 1 month ago)
In your timezone (EST): Sun Nov 10 7:00pm - Wed Nov 13 7:00pm
Location Altice Arena
Rossio dos Olivais, 1990-231 Lisboa, Portugal
Region EMEA
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The web summit attendees will learn about the future of healthcare from some of the world’s best-informed speakers through onstage talks, panel discussions and Q&As. That’s not all – your ticket gives you access to all HealthConf sessions, as well as to roundtables, masterclasses and other 25-plus tracks.

From drug discovery to patient triage, AI is transforming our world’s healthcare systems. Learn how this emerging tech will shape our future health, and discover the ethical implications of replacing practitioners with programmes. In terms of novel discoveries and funding rounds, biotech seems unstoppable. But what are the limits of this sector? And where do ethical concerns begin and end? Find out as leaders debate the future of gene editing, DNA cloning and drug discovery.

The world’s fertility rate is dropping – even though fertility technology is developing rapidly. Join experts as they discuss the social, economic and personal implications of our declining demographic trajectory, and learn how technology is changing family planning. Advancements in technology are enhancing human skills and capabilities. What counts as human enhancement, and is it morally acceptable? Explore the scientific and ethical aspects of striving for perfection, and discover the innovations that promise to alter our bodies and our lives.

Speakers

2023 Past Speakers

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director-general, World Health Organization

Saeju Jeong
CEO and Co-founder, Noom

Anne Wojcicki
Co-founder & CEO, 23andMe

Kevin White
President, Tempus

Hilary Coles
Co-founder & Vice President of Merchandising, Hims & Hers

Arif Nathoo
Co-founder & CEO, Komodo Health

Stella Kyriakides
European Commissioner for Health, European Commission

Eren Bali
Co-founder & CEO, Carbon Health

Leana Wen
Professor of Public Health, George Washington University

Ekaterina Malievskaia
Co-founder, Compass Pathways

James Doty
Professor / Founder, Stanford University / Happi AI

Rich Pierson
Co-founder & CEO, Headspace

Audrey Tsang
CEO, Clue

Vas Narasimhan
CEO, Novartis

Karenann Terrell
CDO, GlaxoSmithKline

Gina Bartasi
Founder & Executive Chair, Kindbody