Together for a healthier world
Where the world’s health leaders convene
World Health Expo Leaders
Save the date: 28 January 2027
Location: Al Multaqua Ballroom, Dubai World Trade Centre
Under the patronage of:
WHX Leaders
Health 2050: Designing the Next Era of Proactive Systems
WHX Leaders brings together the world's most influential health decision makers for a one-day of high-level dialogue, confidential roundtables and strategic partnership formations at the intersection of policy, investment and innovation.
This is not an open conference. Every seat is earned through a curated invitation process, ensuring every conversation in the room carries weight.
✓ Ministerial level health policy dialogue
✓ Private MOU sessions and deal facilitation
✓ Exclusive networking
✓ Chatham house rule roundtable throughout
Who attends
Exclusively Curated Leadership
Every attendee is personally reviewed and selected by our curation team. This is a room where every title in the programme is real.
Government and Ministry Leaders
Health ministers, deputy ministers, DGs and senior public health executives.
Sovereign Investors and Development Banks
Health-focused investment mandates and development finance institutions
Global Health Organisation Executives
WHO, World Bank, UN agencies and regional multilateral health bodies
Industry C-suites
CEOs and executive leaders across pharma, biotech, medtech and health services
Academic and Researchers
Leaders of major health research institutions and university health facilities
Recognised Thought Leadership
Established voices actively shaping the global narrative and policy agenda
By Invitation Only
Think you qualify?
Applications are reviewed individually by our curation team. Typical response: 7-10 business days. Entry is not guaranteed.
Speakers
Meet the 2026 visionaries
WHX Leaders united global healthcare leaders for a day of strategic discussions, industry foresight, and invaluable connections. A room defined by influence, expertise, and the drive to advance healthcare systems worldwide.
Stephen. A. Carter
Group CEO
Informa PLC
H.E. Dr. Saman Albarzingy
Minister of Health
KRG
Shaista Asif
Group CEO
PureHealth
Dimitris Moulavasilis
Group CEO
M42
Sameh El Fangary
Gulf Cluster President & Chairman
AstraZeneca, PHRMAG
Dr. Ricardo Baptista Leite
CEO
HealthAI - The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health
Daniel Kraft
Trained physician-scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and innovator
Stanford and Harvard
Dan Murphy
Anchor and Correspondent
CNBC
What is World Healthcare Week?
For one week in January 2027, the entire healthcare industry meets in Dubai. World Health Expo, WHX Tech and WHX Leaders come together across two world-class venues; connecting trade, digital health and leadership in one city, at one time.
Plan your week: 25 to 29 January 2027, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City and Dubai World Trade Centre.
WHX Leaders Dubai
UAE 2031 Vision
The UAE’s Vision 2031 sets a clear mandate: a world-leading, tech-enabled, prevention-driven health system capable of meeting the needs of a rapidly evolving region. It prioritises resilience, digital readiness, regulatory agility, and sustainable financing - the core pressures shared by health systems worldwide. As the host of WHX Leaders Dubai, the UAE offers a vantage point shaped by policy ambition, investment scale, and a long-standing commitment to international cooperation. The summit builds on this foundation, providing a forum for governments and global organisations to align on the structural reforms required for the decade ahead.
Partnership
Become a Partner
Position your organisation at the heart of global health leadership. WHX Leaders partnership opportunities connect your brand directly with 300+ ministers, CEOs and investors in an environment built for serious dialogue and deal-making.
Our 2026 partners
Headline partners
Associate partner
Networking partner
