Techne Summit 2025: Full Schedule

1:10pm EEST

Empathy-Driven HealthTech: Designing for People, Not Just Platforms.

Tuesday September 30, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EEST

In the fast-paced world of HealthTech, innovation often focuses on technology first—platforms, systems, and automation. But what happens when we put people at the center instead? This session explores how empathy can transform healthcare innovation by grounding digital solutions in real human needs.

Join us as we unpack real-world case studies, design thinking methods, and practical frameworks that prioritize user emotions, behaviors, and lived experiences. Whether you're a product manager, designer, founder, or healthcare professional, you'll walk away with actionable tools to design more inclusive, intuitive, and impactful HealthTech solutions.

Speakers

Laila Helmy

Director of Commercial IT and Digital Innovation - Egypt, AstraZeneca

Laila Helmy is the Egypt Director of Digital & IT Innovation at AstraZeneca. In her role, Laila orchestrates the Digital innovation agenda in Egypt, driving Digital Health innovations, business solutions and technologies and integrating it with the country’s strategy by fostering... Read More →

Tuesday September 30, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EEST
TSC - Venue 01 - Room 01 - (TBA) TBA

HealthTech Track, Workshop

3:00pm EEST

AI Meets Pharma: Smarter Insights, Stronger Decisions

Tuesday September 30, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EEST

TSC - Venue 01 - Stage 01 - (TBA)

AI is changing the game in pharma, turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. This panel explores how pharmaceutical companies are using AI-driven business intelligence to make faster, smarter decisions, optimize operations, and uncover new growth opportunities.

Tuesday September 30, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EEST
TSC - Venue 01 - Stage 01 - (TBA) TBA

HealthTech Track, Panel

3:45pm EEST

Is Pharma Finally Going Digital—for Real This Time?

Tuesday September 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:00pm EEST

TSC - Venue 01 - Stage 01 - (TBA)

The promise of digital transformation in pharma isn’t new, but now, with AI in the mix, it might finally deliver. We’ll dig into what’s actually working, what’s still hype, and how data-driven innovation is changing the way medicine is developed and delivered. If you’re wondering whether AI is just a buzzword or a true disruptor, this session has answers.

Tuesday September 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:00pm EEST
TSC - Venue 01 - Stage 01 - (TBA) TBA

HealthTech Track, Fireside Chat

7:00pm EEST

Workshop - 02

Tuesday September 30, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EEST

TSC - Venue 01 - Room 02 - (TBA)

Tuesday September 30, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EEST
TSC - Venue 01 - Room 02 - (TBA) TBA

HealthTech Track, Workshop

12:00pm EEST

Swipe Right for Sanity: Inside the Mental Health App Boom

Saturday October 4, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm EEST

TSA - 01 - Great Hall Stage

The mental health app market is exploding, but what’s really behind the growth? In this panel, we dive into the key tech, trends, and trust factors driving digital therapy into a $24B+ industry. From AI-powered chatbots and personalized experiences to the push for destigmatization and always-on access, mental health apps are evolving from feel-good fads into serious healthcare solutions. Join leading innovators as they explore what’s reshaping emotional wellness today and what it means for users, investors, and the future of care.

Saturday October 4, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm EEST
TSA - 01 - Great Hall Stage Bibliotheca Alexandria

HealthTech Track, Panel

12:45pm EEST

The Women’s Health Wake-Up Call: Inside the Femtech Movement

Saturday October 4, 2025 12:45pm - 1:00pm EEST

TSA - 01 - Great Hall Stage

Women’s health has long been sidelined, underfunded, under-researched, and underserved. This session shines a spotlight on the innovators changing that. From femtech pioneers to healthcare disruptors, hear how they’re tackling gender disparities with bold solutions, smarter tech, and a new vision for inclusive care. We’ll dive into what’s missing, what’s finally changing, and how the future of health must center women’s unique needs.

Saturday October 4, 2025 12:45pm - 1:00pm EEST
TSA - 01 - Great Hall Stage Bibliotheca Alexandria

HealthTech Track, fireside Chat

1:00pm EEST

Virtual Care, Real Results: Scaling Digital Healthcare for Impact

Saturday October 4, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EEST

TSA - 01 - Great Hall Stage

Telemedicine isn’t just a convenience, it’s becoming a cornerstone of modern healthcare. This panel explores how digital platforms, remote monitoring, and virtual care solutions are being scaled to reach more patients, improve outcomes, and reduce pressure on traditional systems. Hear from innovators leading the charge as they discuss what’s working, what’s next, and how virtual care is transforming access and efficiency across the healthcare landscape.

Saturday October 4, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EEST
TSA - 01 - Great Hall Stage Bibliotheca Alexandria

HealthTech Track, Panel

1:45pm EEST

Tailored by Tech: Genomics & Digital Therapeutics in Precision Medicine

Saturday October 4, 2025 1:45pm - 2:00pm EEST

TSA - 01 - Great Hall Stage

Personalized medicine is no longer a future concept, it’s here. This session dives into how genomics and digital therapeutics (like apps, wearables, and AI tools) are working together to deliver treatments tailored to each person’s unique genetic profile and lifestyle. Learn how this powerful combination is reshaping healthcare from one-size-fits-all to truly individualized care.

Saturday October 4, 2025 1:45pm - 2:00pm EEST
TSA - 01 - Great Hall Stage Bibliotheca Alexandria

HealthTech Track, Fireside Chat

3:30pm EEST

Workshop 03

Saturday October 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EEST

TSA - 04 - MultiPurpose Stage

Saturday October 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EEST
TSA - 04 - MultiPurpose Stage Bibliotheca Alexandria

HealthTech Track, Workshop

5:20pm EEST

Workshop 04

Saturday October 4, 2025 5:20pm - 6:20pm EEST

TSA - 03 - Lecture Room Stage

Saturday October 4, 2025 5:20pm - 6:20pm EEST
TSA - 03 - Lecture Room Stage Bibliotheca Alexandria

HealthTech Track, Workshop

7:00pm EEST

Workshop 05

Saturday October 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EEST

TSA - 06 - Room C

Saturday October 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EEST
TSA - 06 - Room C Bibliotheca Alexandria

HealthTech Track, Workshop