Abu Dhabi Prepares To Welcome Global Health Leaders To Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025
Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) 2025 is set to welcome prominent health and well-being industry leaders for three days of open, exclusive exchange and joint action from 15 – 17 April. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, this year’s event will unite over 200 speakers to redefine health and well-being through high-level dialogue and collaboration.
Confirmed speakers include government officials, business leaders, policymakers, researchers, investors and healthcare innovators to exchange insights and address the most significant challenges shaping the future of health.
Among the distinguished speakers include Anil Soni, Chief Executive Officer of the WHO Foundation,Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa Center for Diseases Control,Dr. Nir Barzilai, Director of the Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine,Michel Demaré, Chair of AstraZeneca; Sir Jonathan Symonds, Chair of the Board at GSK, Jacob Thaysen, Chief Executive Officer of Illumina, Elena Bonfiglioli, Global Business Leader, GM Healthcare, Pharma and Life Sciences at Microsoft, and Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic, Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Clinic. These visionary figures will be joined by health ministers from countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Nepal, and the Hellenic Republic.
Commenting on Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 and the emirate’s growing role in advancing global health collaboration, H.E. Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), said: “We are delightedto welcome some of the world’s most respected business leaders, innovators and institutions to engage in meaningful dialogue and drive collaborative action. With its advanced infrastructure, diverse population, and deep investments in life sciences, Abu Dhabi is uniquely positioned to pioneer precision health, accelerate innovation, and build a healthier, more resilient future for all. By uniting government, industry and academia, we are creating an environment where transformative ideas can thrive, and global solutions can emerge to fuel breakthrough discoveries that will shape the future of healthcare.”
ADGHW 2025 will welcome more than 15,000 visitors, 1900 delegates, 200 speakers and 150 exhibitors from 90 countries to facilitate knowledge exchange and forge strategic partnerships that drive meaningful progress in global health. At the core of the event is the Forum@ADGHW, a global stage uniting leaders from government, industry, research and academia to tackle critical healthcare challenges.The StartUp Zone will serve as a hub for collaboration and innovation, inviting startups to pitch their innovative ideas to investors, with winners of the Smart Health Hackathon announced during the event. Additionally, the winners of the prestigious ADGHW Innovation Awards will be announced, in celebration of individuals and organisations driving innovation and collaboration, fostering a culture of excellence that will shape the future of health.
ADGHW is a major government initiative from the Department of Health and Abu Dhabi, and serves as a platform for innovation and collaboration under the theme “Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being”. It places a strong emphasis on community-driven health and well-being, with a proactive approach centred around preventive, personalised, and holistic care. Four core themes will guide discussions and initiatives: Longevity and Precision Health; Health System Resilience & Sustainability; Digital Health & AI; and Investment in Life Sciences.By convening diverse stakeholders from around the world, ADGHW will catalyse healthcare transformation.
ADGHW is deeply integrated into Abu Dhabi’s trusted and recognised healthcare system – with its track record of excellence and fast-growing, future-forward, data-enabled services. With advanced diagnostics, AI-powered treatments and genomic research, Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of precision health, enabling more effective and targeted interventions that extend both lifespan and quality of life.
ADGHW 2025 offers complimentary visitor passes that grant access to the event’s live stage sessions and global exhibition hall. To attend these features, you can register as a visitor. For more information, visit www.adghw.com.
