Smart Hospitals

In partnership with Dubai Fitness Challenge

Smart Hospitals Boardroom

A private boardroom briefing for healthcare infrastructure and innovation leaders

Running alongside the main HHME program, this closed-door afternoon session will convene 12 select decision-makers to explore how digital infrastructure, smart systems, and emerging technologies are redefining hospital design, operations, and patient experience in the GCC.

Defining the blueprint for the smart hospital of the future

A private boardroom briefing for healthcare infrastructure and innovation leaders

Through off-the-record dialogue, participants will share insights on digital transformation strategies, system-wide integration, and innovative care environments that improve efficiency, outcomes, and experience. This exclusive, invitation-only session creates space for candid, strategic exchange - away from the noise of public forums.

Who's in the room

This boardroom convenes 12 senior executives behind the Middle East’s most ambitious hospital infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives. Attendees include:

Facility directors and COOs from flagship public and private hospitals
CIOs and CTOs driving hospital-wide digital integration
Healthcare-focused architects and smart infrastructure planners
Senior executives from non-competing technology solution providers
Government and PPP leaders overseeing regional health infrastructure projects

This is a closed-door, decision-maker environment designed for real-world knowledge exchange and high-impact networking.

Agenda

13:50 - 14:00

Opening remarks & framing the afternoon

14:00 - 14:40

Blueprint to smart hospital - a design-led transformation

20-minute case study

Examine the full-cycle digital transformation of a flagship GCC hospital, from planning to post-occupancy. This case reveals how digital-first design, BIM, and IoT integration created an adaptable, efficient, and patient-centric facility.

20-minute open discussion

What must be considered at the design stage to ensure long-term smart functionality?
How do we balance digital ambition with operational reality in public-private builds?
What are the biggest missed opportunities in current hospital planning?

14:40 - 15:20

Automation and connected care at the bedside

20-minute case study

This case highlights how smart beds, mobile diagnostics, and wearable monitoring systems were deployed to reduce staff workload and improve patient outcomes. It covers technical setup, staff training, and early results.

20-minute open discussion

How can we ensure bedside technologies improve care without overwhelming teams?
What defines “connected care” in practical terms - and how do we measure its value?
Where are the best examples of scalable automation in acute care settings?

15:20 - 15:50

Coffee, networking, and exhibition

Join the wider HHME delegation for coffee and informal networking

15:50 - 16:30

Leading digital transformation from the top

20-minute case study

Gain insight into a large healthcare group’s leadership journey through digital transformation - highlighting the CEO and CIO’s role in aligning culture, systems, and strategy. The case focuses on change management and innovation governance.

20-minute open discussion

What does successful digital leadership look like in hospital environments?
How can C-suite executives create a culture of innovation in risk-averse systems?
Where are collaboration and alignment most critical in multi-site transformation?

16:30 - 16:40

Wrap-up discussion – Regional collaboration & scalable innovation

Open floor discussion
Key takeaways and post-event actions

Smart Hospitals Boardroom

A private boardroom briefing for healthcare infrastructure and innovation leaders

A private boardroom briefing for healthcare infrastructure and innovation leaders

A private boardroom briefing for healthcare infrastructure and innovation leaders

Defining the blueprint for the smart hospital of the future

A private boardroom briefing for healthcare infrastructure and innovation leaders

A private boardroom briefing for healthcare infrastructure and innovation leaders

Who's in the room

Agenda

13:50 - 14:00

14:00 - 14:40

14:40 - 15:20

15:20 - 15:50

15:50 - 16:30

16:30 - 16:40

Apply to attend

Participation is limited to 12 senior leaders by invitation or application.

Smart Hospitals Boardroom

A private boardroom briefing for healthcare infrastructure and innovation leaders

A private boardroom briefing for healthcare infrastructure and innovation leaders

A private boardroom briefing for healthcare infrastructure and innovation leaders

Defining the blueprint for the smart hospital of the future

A private boardroom briefing for healthcare infrastructure and innovation leaders

A private boardroom briefing for healthcare infrastructure and innovation leaders

Who's in the room

Agenda

13:50 - 14:00

14:00 - 14:40

14:40 - 15:20

15:20 - 15:50

15:50 - 16:30

16:30 - 16:40

Apply to attend

Participation is limited to 12 senior leaders by invitation or application.

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