Saudi Arabia To Host Healthcare Innovation Summit At Global Health Exhibition

Forbes Middle East, in collaboration with Health Holding, will host the Healthcare Innovation Circle on October 30, 2025, as a key feature of the Global Health Exhibition (GHE) in Riyadh. The exclusive gathering will take place on the Investors X Ventures Stage, bringing together policymakers, innovators, and industry leaders to explore the future of integrated, technology-driven healthcare systems in the Kingdom.

A Convergence Of Industry Leaders

The summit will feature an exceptional lineup of decision-makers from across the Saudi healthcare ecosystem. The discussions are set to address key national priorities, including the development of digital health ecosystems, the enhancement of preventative care, the reduction of lifestyle diseases, and the cultivation of local talent. Notable speakers include Dr. Khalid Bin Adnan Al Burikan, Deputy Minister of Investment at the Ministry of Health; Dr. Nahar Al-Azemi, Secretary General of the Saudi Health Council; Dr. Khalid Al-Shaibani, CEO of the Health Sector Transformation Program; and Dr. Abdullah Algwizani, CEO of the Public Health Authority of Saudi Arabia.

Driving Saudi’s Vision 2030 Healthcare Goals

This initiative is strategically aligned with the ambitious healthcare objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The event aims to serve as a platform for strategic foresight and technological innovation to shape the future of healthcare in the region. “With one of the world’s fastest growing health markets, Saudi Arabia has emerged as the natural home for the world’s fastest growing health exhibition,” said Fahad bin Abdulrahman Aljalajel, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “Setting the global health agenda, the Global Health Exhibition is where visionary investors, pioneering startups, and technology leaders convene to reimagine the future of health and then build it.”

Fostering Strategic Dialogue and Investment

The Healthcare Innovation Circle is designed to bridge strategic planning with actionable solutions that can accelerate the sector’s transformation. “The Healthcare Innovation Circle serves as a dynamic platform that bridges strategic foresight with technological innovation to explore actionable solutions shaping the future of healthcare in the region,” shared Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East. Faisal Al-Khamisi, Chairman of the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones (SAFCSP), added that the event provides a significant opportunity “to showcase the latest innovations, facilitate knowledge transfer, and connect with stakeholders shaping the future of the health sector.”

About The Global Health Exhibition

Held under the patronage of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health, the Global Health Exhibition (GHE) will take place at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center from October 27–30, 2025. It is one of the largest specialized healthcare exhibitions in the world, convening more than 500 speakers and over 2,000 exhibiting brands. Leading international participants include GE HealthCare, Siemens Healthineers, Johnson & Johnson, and Samsung. Key partners for the event include National Partner Health Holding, Foundation Partner Nupco, and Digital Enabler STC.

About Forbes Middle East

Forbes Middle East is the licensed edition of Forbes for the Arab world, focused on business journalism and entrepreneurial capitalism. Its platforms cover business, investment, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership across the region. The organization conducts its own research to publish original lists and features in-depth interviews with the Middle East’s most influential leaders, available in both English and Arabic.

Source: Zawya