Conference Schedule

16 Feb 2025 | Shangri-la Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Registration / Welcome

Please remember to bring your QR Code email confirmation to register on-site and to collect your Badge and Conference materials/bag. You may show us on your mobile phone. Do have your Badge on you at all times.

Welcome Speech

by Datuk Dr. Kuljit Singh, President, Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM), Malaysia

Plenary Session – Global Insights for Asian: Shaping the Future of Smart Hospitals with Technology and Innovation

Description:
This session will explore key insights and best practices from international leaders in smart healthcare, focusing on the technologies that are currently shaping smart hospitals. It will examine how these innovations can be implemented in Malaysia, addressing regulatory considerations, technology integration, and strategic approaches to ensure the success and sustainability of smart hospital initiatives in the country.

Panelists:

– Dr Girdhar J. Gyani, Director General, Association of Healthcare Providers, India
– Datuk Dr. Kuljit Singh, President, Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM), Malaysia
– Dr. Eleni Dimokidis, Head of Healthcare Technology Asia Pacific and Japan, AWS

Moderator:

Anwar Anis, Executive Director, A1Health SuperSpeciality Centres (ASC)

Morning Coffee Break / Networking session

Panel Session – The Rise of Digital Healthcare: Does Infrastructure, Innovation, and Investment Hold the Key?

Description:

As digital healthcare evolves, the future hinges on three key factors: infrastructure, innovation, and investment. This session explores how these pillars drive the digital transformation of healthcare, addressing the challenges and opportunities in building smarter, more connected healthcare systems. Experts will discuss how digital infrastructure enables efficient care, how innovations are reshaping the healthcare landscape, and the investment models needed for large-scale adoption.

Panelists:

• Muhammad Razali Anuar, Chief Industry Development Officer, Malaysia Communication and Multimedia Commission
• Mr. Michael Leddin – Chief Strategy Officer, KPJ Healthcare Berhad
• Dr. Saideep Gogineni – Founder & CEO, Novocuris UK

Moderator:

Dr. Mahesh Appannan, Director, Digital Health Division, Ministry of Health, Malaysia

Decoding the Future’s Blueprint: Elevating Patient Experiences with Generative AI and Cloud Computing’s Fusion

by Dr. Eleni Dimokidis, Head of Healthcare Technology Asia Pacific and Japan, AWS

Innovators Showcase: Mitigating Medicolegal Risks and Elevating Standards of Care Through an Innovative Communication Platform

by Dr Ezam Mat Ali, CEO of MedPlanner

Lunch break / Visit Sponsors’ booth

Panel Discussion – The Future of Healthcare: Unlocking the Potential of Smart Hospitals in Malaysia

Description:
This session will explore the key innovations needed to transform Malaysia’s healthcare landscape through smart hospital development. With insights from industry leaders and healthcare innovators, the panel will delve into the technological, regulatory, and infrastructural advancements required to create hospitals that are smarter, more efficient, and more patient centric. Panelists will discuss global best practices, local challenges, and how Malaysia can leverage innovation to build future-ready healthcare systems.

Panelists:

• Mr. G. Saravanan – Group Chief Information Officer, Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara
• Mr. Michael Leddin – Chief Strategy Officer, KPJ Healthcare Berhad
• Dr. Mahesh Appannan, Director, Digital Health Division, Ministry of Health, Malaysia

Moderator:

Dr Tan Hui Ling, Managing Director, Bagan Specialist Centre Sdn Bhd

Innovation Workshop – Building the Next Steps:

Key Components of a Smart Hospital

Description:
This workshop is designed to guide Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and telco providers in identifying the essential solutions required by hospitals to successfully transition to smart healthcare environments. Specifically, the session will focus on creating a product catalogue for the Tech-Up Programme, guided by the World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Digital Interventions, Services, and Applications in Health as a guiding framework.

Key areas of focus will include:

• Understanding Hospital Needs: This session will identify the specific technological solutions hospitals need for a smart transformation. The emphasis will be on addressing gaps in the current healthcare infrastructure and defining what solutions—such as digital health applications, telemedicine tools, and AI-driven systems—are most critical
  for future success.
• Developing a Product Catalogue: A key objective of the workshop will be to define the types of technology products that hospitals require to improve healthcare delivery. The catalogue will include both foundational infrastructure and advanced technologies, such as electronic health records (EHRs), telehealth services, AI-driven diagnostic tools, and cloud-based management systems, all tailored to comply with WHO standards.
• Aligning with Global Standards: The session will ensure that the proposed product catalogue aligns with the WHO Classification of Digital Interventions, which provides
  guidelines for categorizing digital health technologies, ensuring that solutions adopted by Malaysian hospitals meet international health standards and best practices.

Panelists:

– Dr. Mahesh Appannan, Director, Digital Health Division, Ministry of Health, Malaysia

– Datuk Dr. Kuljit Singh, President, Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia

Afternoon Coffee Break/ Networking sessions

Innovators showcase by NexoPrima Sdn Bhd

by Maznan Deraman, Chief Executive Officer, NexoPrima Sdn Bhd

Fireside Chat – The Healthcare Frontier: Future of Healthcare

Description:
We will explore the evolving global landscape of healthcare innovation. We will delve into key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of medicine, including the impact of emerging technologies like AI and genomics, the imperative of ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare, the need for sustainable healthcare financing models, and the critical role of fostering thriving healthtech ecosystems. By bringing together leading experts, this discussion aims to provide valuable insights into the future of medicine and the crucial role of innovation in shaping a healthier world.

Panelists:

– Dr Mohamed Ali Abu Bakar, CEO, Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council

– Dr Wang-Jun Lee, Chairman and CEO, Myongji Hospital, Korea

– Prof Eugene Fidelis Soh, Deputy GCEO (Population Health), National Healthcare Group, Singapore

– Dr. Jose P. Santiago, Jr., President, Philippine Hospital Association, Philippines

Moderator:

Datuk Dr. Kuljit Singh, President, Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia

Decoding DRGs: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Speaker

Prof Dato’ Dr Syed Mohamed Aljunid, Professor of Health Economics. Policy and Management, IMU University

End of the conference