AI could expand access to essential services and lower their cost, but who benefits, who pays and who bears the risk when it gets things wrong? This cross-industry panel brings together Chip Purrington (formerly of Fidelity) with co-moderators Janak Joshi and Dr. Purav Gandhi. They apply lessons from fintech on interoperability, sensitive data, risk profiling, trust and accountability to healthcare, and ask why health data still does not move as easily as money.

AI as a Risk and Enabler in Healthcare and Financial Services

At Healthark, we are proud to host the third edition of RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 - formerly RWEsearch & Health Innovation Summit - a dedicated platform for stakeholders across the life sciences ecosystem to engage in high-quality dialogue, learning, and action. In an era defined by data-driven decision-making and accelerated innovation, the convergence of real-world evidence, AI, clinical research, and emerging science has never been more critical.

RISE 2026 unites visionaries and change-makers from around the world across seven disciplines – Real-World Evidence, AI & Automation, Clinical Trials & Research, Cell & Gene Therapy, Regulatory Science, Indian Healthcare, and Global Capability Centers. Together, we spark collaborative thinking across domains and accelerate the transformation of healthcare through the power of science, evidence, and innovation.

RISE Innovation Hall

RISE RWEsearch Hall 1

RISE RWEsearch Hall 2

RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 - Day 2

RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 - Day 1

RISE RWEsearch Hall

This session examined how artificial intelligence had begun to transform healthcare delivery across Africa. Speakers highlighted innovative applications ranging from predictive analytics in infectious disease control to AI-supported diagnostics in resource-limited settings. Real-world examples demonstrated how technology was bridging gaps in access and quality of care.

The discussion also reflected on systemic challenges such as infrastructure limitations, workforce training, and data governance. By sharing lessons from ongoing initiatives, the session underscored AI’s potential to reshape health systems while emphasizing the importance of context-driven implementation.

Use of AI to Transform Healthcare in Africa

This session explored the critical issue of diversity and representation in clinical trials and real-world evidence data. Experts reflected on how historical underrepresentation of certain populations has caused significant gaps in data, which in turn affects the applicability and safety of treatments globally. They emphasized the need for a deeper, more nuanced understanding of diversity that goes beyond gender, ethnicity, and age to include multiple layers of patient variability.

Panelists discussed progress in capturing more inclusive data and the importance of continuously advocating for real-world data that truly reflects all patient populations. The session underscored that expanding diversity in clinical trials is essential to create safer, more effective healthcare innovations that benefit everyone.

Bridging the Equity Gap: RWE Strategies to Improve Representation Across Diverse Populations

RWEsearch & Health Innovation Summit 2025: Day 2 - Hall A

RWEsearch & Health Innovation Summit 2025: Day 1 - Hall A

The Research SWEsearch & Health Innovation Summit 2025 opened with a warm welcome from the Healthark team, who set the tone for a global gathering uniting participants across continents. They outlined the event’s key themes—diversity in clinical trials, fit-for-purpose data, and the growing role of AI and automation—before introducing the Day 1 speakers.

Dr Purav Gandhi,Founder & CEO of HealthHunt, presented an overview of the summit’s vision, while Janak Joshi, Chief Digital Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, guided the audience through the day’s agenda, highlighting the role of Global Capability Centers in India’s healthcare transformation.

Summit leader Dr. Gandhi reflected on the prior year’s success, with over 1,200 delegates and 45 speakers, and announced this year’s expanded focus on real-world evidence. The welcome note concluded by extending gratitude to global leaders, government officials, CEOs, CXOs, and participants. Special thanks were given to the Healthark team for enabling the event.

Welcome Note

Step into the future of healthcare with RWEsearch! In a world powered by groundbreaking technology and limitless data, Real-World Evidence (RWE) is revolutionizing healthcare outcomes like never before. We are your ultimate hub, bringing together a vibrant tapestry of insights from healthcare trailblazers. Dive deep into the dynamic realm of real-world evidence with us. RWEsearch is more than just a conference – it's a catalyst for change, driving innovation, collaboration, and transformation in healthcare. Don't miss out on this unparalleled experience!

RWE Conference: Day 3 - Hall A

Explore the future of healthcare innovation in our live session on "Future Advancements and Trends in Multimodal Data Utilization: Enhancing Patient Registries and Advanced RWD through Imaging, Pathology, and Omics Data." Discover emerging trends in leveraging multimodal data within patient registries and real-world data (RWD) to revolutionize diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and patient outcomes. Learn how advanced RWD, including imaging, pathology, and omics data, can support data-driven decision-making in clinical practice and healthcare policy, propelling your practice into the future. Seize this chance to lead in healthcare innovation!

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