Global demographic shifts, environmental degradation and climate change, escalating humanitarian emergencies, technology innovation, and a growing commitment to a universal right to healthcare are all driving change in different ways.

The cost of mental health conditions (and related consequences) is projected to rise to $6 trillion globally by 2030 from $2.5 trillion in 2010, according to a study published by the World Economic Forum and the Harvard School of Public Health.

COVID-19 has magnified gender-based inequalities in health and healthcare, and made it more urgent to understand the forces undermining women’s well-being and resilience.

This virtual conference will gather experts to look at the prospects of health innovation in Asia and the opportunities provided by health tech. It will also examine mental health in the workplace, women's health, and the implications of shifting demographics and lifestyles on healthcare access.

Featured speakers

• Shabnam Kazmi, CEO, Asellus Ventures
• Amornthep Sachamuneewongse, Founder, Sati App
• Srishti Pandey, Youth Advisory Group Member
• Beth Ann Lopez, Cofounder and CEO, Docosan
• Buntongyi Nit, Cofounder and CEO, Meet doctor 
• Ravindra Ngo, Founder and CEO, The Asian Network