Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) 2025 is set to welcome more than 15,000 visitors, 1,900 delegates and 200 speakers from 90 countries to facilitate knowledge exchange and forge strategic partnerships that drive meaningful progress in global health.
Taking place from April 15-17, 2025, at the ADNEC Center Abu Dhabi, the platform serves as a global community without borders, dedicated to advancing the future of health and well-being.
“Longevity and personalized medicine are at the heart of this year’s event- chosen for their potential to transform not only individual health, but also the well-being of entire communities. To realize this potential, Abu Dhabi Global Health Week is driving global collaboration, aligning priorities, and advancing solutions that are built to last,” stated Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, undersecretary of Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH).
Four key pillars to explore sector’s major challenges and opportunities
Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 will focus on four key pillars to explore major challenges and opportunities in redefining health and well-being: Longevity and Precision Health; Health System Resilience & Sustainability; Digital Health & AI; and Investment in Life Sciences.
The forum will feature inspirational keynotes, thought-provoking panels and compelling one-to-one discussions by health industry leaders, including government ministers and senior representatives from across research, academia, technology and innovation. Topics will include the science of longevity, population health innovation and AI-enabled drug discovery, among others.
Additionally, the Health Leaders Roundtable, held on April 16, will bring together global leaders to focus on the imperative for decisive and collaborative efforts to tackle the changes and challenges of global health.
Startup Zone to foster collaboration and innovation
Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 will also feature a Startup Zone, which will serve as a hub for collaboration and innovation, designed to provide health startups with the resources, visibility and networking opportunities required to bring their ideas to life.
It will also be the venue for announcing the winners of the Smart Health Hackathon, which took place from April 4 to 7 and saw emerging entrepreneurs and innovators compete to develop cutting-edge solutions for specific health and well-being challenges in real time before esteemed industry leaders.
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$200,000 prize fund for ADGHW Innovation Awards winners
Winners of the ADGHW Innovation Awards will also be announced during the event and will share a $200,000 prize fund, recognizing their transformative healthcare solutions aimed at addressing critical healthcare challenges.
“The ADGHW Innovation Awards are a reflection of that commitment – recognizing pioneering health advancements from around the world, empowering the next generation of innovators, and fostering a collaborative ecosystem that drives progress in global health,” added Al Ghaithi.
Hosted by DoH, the forum will lay the ground for pioneering regional and international collaboration and partnerships that aim to boost investments in solutions that will have a positive impact on global health. Held 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, personalized, and holistic care.
