The Uncomfortable Truth About Global Health: Innovation Isn't the Problem, Execution Is

Global Health Connector Partner Programme at HLTH USA 2026.

Programme

1:20 PM · Health Has No Borders, Neither Should Progress

Bleddyn Rees, Deputy Chair, Global Health Connector

1:25 PM · Africa: Global Opportunity

Jean Philbert Nsengimana, CEO, Dynamik Africa

Brian O'Connor, Chair, Global Health Connector

1:35 PM · The State of Digital Health: Investing, Adoption & Value (Fireside)

Moderator: Eric Thrailkill, Executive Director US, Global Health Connector

Blake Madden, Founder and Creator, Hospitalogy

Meg Barron, Managing Director, Engagement and Outreach, PHTI

Bobby Guelich, Co-Founder and CEO, Elion

2:05 PM · Data & Digital Intelligent Wearables: The New Frontier? (Panel)

Moderator: Bleddyn Rees, Deputy Chair, Global Health Connector

Cilia Kanellopoulos, Connected Health Accelerator, GSMA Foundry

More speakers to be announced

2:30 PM · Beyond the Diagnosis: Solving the Missing Middle in Women's Health (Panel)

Moderator: Nicole Althaus, Ambassador, Global Health Connector

Dr Michael Kirwin, Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician

Siobhán Kelleher, Founder and CEO, OnaWave Medical

More speakers to be announced

2:55 PM · From Lifespan to Thrivespan (Panel)

Moderator: Jon Warner, Ambassador, Global Health Connector

Sarita Mohanty, President & CEO, The SCAN Foundation

Andrew Parker, Founder & CEO, Papa

3:20 PM · Pitching Competition Finalist Reveal & Draw

Samuel Lewis, Communities and Partnerships Director, Global Health Connector

3:25 PM · Health Ecosystems that Deliver Business, Jobs, Innovation & Economic Growth (Panel)

Moderator: Brian O'Connor, Chair, Global Health Connector

Lori Odom, Senior Vice President of Economic Development / International Business, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

Kevin Ryan, Head of US East Coast, Enterprise Ireland

Edna Chosack, Healthcare Stream Lead, Senior Coach, District 3, Concordia University

John Vislosky, Senior Advisor Health Tech, Innovation Norway

3:55 PM · Ask Your Questions: What's Hot, Needs to Be Fixed or Created? Free Advice From Our Team (Q&A)

4:00 PM · Closing

Lido 3001AB, Level 3, The Venetian. From Level 2 (main floor, registration and showfloor), take the main escalators up to Level 3 and turn left. The Lido 3001 Ballroom is directly ahead.