HealthConf

Healthcare as it will be

HealthConf gathers the world’s most exciting medtech innovators, and the industry giants and startups using tech to help us live longer and better.

Join them in Lisbon this November.

Ekaterina Malievskaia, Co-founder, Compass Pathways, on HealthConf Stage during day three of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon
Ekaterina Malievskaia
Co-founder
Compass Pathways

What's happening?

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 at Web Summit.

The AI will see you now

From drug discovery to patient triage, AI is transforming our world’s healthcare systems. Learn how this emergent tech will shape our future health and discover the ethical implications of replacing practitioners with programmes.

The promise of biotech

In terms of novel discoveries and funding rounds, biotech appears unstoppable. But what are the limits of the sector? And where do ethical concerns begin and end? Find out as leaders debate the future of gene editing, DNA cloning and drug discovery.

Fertility’s future

The world’s fertility rate is dropping, even while fertility technology is developing rapidly. Join the experts as they discuss the social, economic and personal implications of our declining demographic trajectory, and learn how technology is changing family planning.

Human enhancement

Advances 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 not just our lives but our bodies.

Meet some of our past healthtech speakers

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director-generalWorld Health Organization
Saeju Jeong
Saeju Jeong
CEO and Co-founderNoom
Anne Wojcicki
Anne Wojcicki
Anne Wojcicki
Co-founder & CEO23andMe
Kevin White
Kevin White
Kevin White
PresidentTempus
Hilary Coles
Hilary Coles
Hilary Coles
Co-founder & Vice President of MerchandisingHims & Hers
Arif Nathoo
Arif Nathoo
Co-founder & CEOKomodo Health
Stella Kyriakides
Stella Kyriakides
Stella Kyriakides
European Commissioner for HealthEuropean Commission
Eren Bali
Eren Bali
Co-founder & CEOCarbon Health
Leana Wen
Leana Wen
Leana Wen
Professor of Public HealthGeorge Washington University
Ekaterina Malievskaia
Ekaterina Malievskaia
Ekaterina Malievskaia
Co-founderCompass Pathways
James Doty
James Doty
James Doty
Professor / FounderStanford University / Happi AI
Rich Pierson
Rich Pierson
Rich Pierson
Co-founder & CEOHeadspace
Audrey Tsang
Audrey Tsang
Audrey Tsang
CEOClue
Vas Narasimhan
Vas Narasimhan
Vas Narasimhan
CEONovartis
Karenann Terrell
Karenann Terrell
Karenann Terrell
CDOGlaxoSmithKline

Companies that attend

"Ask the people you love how they are; how they feel. Pay attention to their mental health."

Sherry Rais, Co-founder & CEO, Enthea, on HealthConf Stage during day three of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal

Sherry Rais, Co-founder & CEO, Enthea

“The four pillars – diet, exercise, food, sleep – all matter.”

Saeju Jeong, Co-founder & CEO of Noom, on HealthConf Stage during day two of Web Summit 2021 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal

Saeju Jeong, Co-founder & CEO, Noom

"Women are half the population, and their health affects everyone."

Sita Chantramonklasri, Founder & Principal, Siam Capital, on Centre Stage during day three of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal

Sita Chantramonklasri, founder & general partner, Siam Capital

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