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Invited Speakers

Meet the distinguished researchers, academicians, industry experts, and thought leaders who will share their insights at AHEAD'26.

AHEAD'26 is proud to host a globally diverse panel of experts. Our esteemed speakers bring decades of experience across health economics, public policy, and healthcare technology. Explore their profiles below and prepare for insightful plenary talks, panel discussions, and interactive sessions.

Chief Guest

Distinguished Keynote

Dr. William H. Bradley

Director of Global Health Initiatives

World Health Organization (WHO), Switzerland

Dr. Bradley has over 30 years of experience in shaping global health policy, focusing specifically on health economics and equitable resource allocation in developing nations. His groundbreaking research on digital health infrastructure has been implemented in over 15 countries.

Keynote Topic

"Economic Resilience in 21st Century Healthcare Systems"

Session Time

Dec 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM (IST)

Research Interests

Macroeconomics of Health, Policy Analysis

Awards

Global Health Pioneer Award (2022)

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Sarah Jenkins

Professor of Health Economics

University of Leeds, UK

Renowned for her work in healthcare financing models and public health interventions in low-income countries.

Dr. Rajesh Kumar

Chief Economist

Ministry of Health, India

Expert in national health accounting and policy implementation strategies for universal health coverage.

Prof. Elena Rostova

Head of Data Analytics

UNICEF, Geneva

Pioneering the use of predictive analytics and machine learning to map global health outcome disparities.

Dr. Akira Sato

Director, Public Policy

Tokyo University, Japan

Specializes in the economic impacts of aging populations and healthcare system sustainability in Asia.

Invited Speakers

Dr. Amit Verma

Associate Professor

IIT Bombay, India

Research focus on rural healthcare economics and the impact of micro-insurance in developing regions.

Dr. Lisa Chen

Senior Researcher

Stanford University, USA

Evaluates the cost-effectiveness of behavioral health interventions and mental health policies.

Prof. Carlos Mendez

Professor of Economics

University of Madrid, Spain

Explores the intersection of environmental policies, climate change, and global health expenditures.

Dr. Sunita Rao

Lead Policy Analyst

JNU, New Delhi

Analyzes maternal and child health programs and their socioeconomic impacts in South Asia.

Industry Experts

Mark Thompson

VP, Digital Health

MedTech Innovations

Leading the integration of scalable digital health tools and EMR systems across emerging markets.

Anita Desai

Director of Strategy

Global Pharma Corp

Specialist in drug pricing, market access, and affordability strategies for life-saving therapeutics.

David O'Connor

Principal Consultant

HealthEcon Advisors

Advises governments and NGOs on healthcare financing and sustainable investment modeling.

Priya Sharma

Head of AI Research

HealthAI Labs

Focuses on bridging the gap between clinical needs and artificial intelligence applications in diagnostics.

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Distinguished Speakers

10+

Countries Represented

30+

Universities & Orgs

15+

Research Domains

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