Dubai To Host Inaugural WHX Tech Healthcare Exhibition Showcasing Digital Innovations

Informa Markets is set to introduce WHX Tech, a pioneering healthcare event spotlighting cutting-edge technologies. Scheduled for 8th to 10th September 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this event aims to serve as a global hub for digital health. It will unite health systems, investors, regulators, start-ups, and tech leaders to delve into innovations in AI, robotics, smart diagnostics, telehealth, cybersecurity, and virtual care.

More than 300 exhibitors and over 5,000 attendees are anticipated at WHX Tech. The event will include immersive demonstrations, curated conferences, and hospital simulations. A vibrant start-up ecosystem will be nurtured through investor meetings, mentorship opportunities, and funding avenues. This initiative aims to transform ideas into practical solutions.

Solenne Singer from Informa Markets highlighted that WHX Tech is crafted to convert concepts into tangible solutions. She stated that the event provides a platform where "technologies become care" and investments are motivated by impact. The gathering will foster collaboration among various stakeholders in the healthcare sector.

The agenda of WHX Tech is being shaped by an expert-led Advisory Board. Members include Dr David Rhew from Microsoft and Dr James Mault from BioIntelliSense. Other notable members are Dr Sam Shah of NEOM and Reenita Das of Frost and Sullivan. Their expertise will guide the discussions and presentations at the event.

Confirmed speakers for WHX Tech include Professor Shafi Ahmed, Rachel Dunscombe from NHS Digital Academy and Britain’s AI Council, along with Scott Parazynski, a physician and former NASA astronaut. These speakers bring diverse perspectives on digital health advancements.

The event will feature three stages: World X will showcase digital transformation case studies; Future X will explore health innovation over the next two decades; Xcelerate will connect start-ups with investors and offer a US$50,000 prize for healthcare disruptors. This structure aims to cover various aspects of healthcare technology evolution.

Strategic Partnerships

A significant partnership with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) will enhance content delivery at WHX Tech. This collaboration aims to support digital maturity throughout the event. Such partnerships are crucial for ensuring comprehensive coverage of healthcare technology topics.

Sam Amory from Dedalus AMEA noted that WHX Tech focuses on using digital tools to create connected systems centred around patients. This approach aligns with global trends towards more integrated healthcare solutions that prioritise patient needs.

The debut of WHX Tech in Dubai positions the UAE as a central player in global healthcare transformation. The event seeks to encourage collaboration and innovation within the sector. Solenne Singer remarked that Dubai offers a global stage "where ambition meets opportunity" for advancing digital health initiatives.

With inputs from WAM