Groundbreaking event to convene global innovators, startups, and healthcare leaders in September 2025 as Dubai cements its role as a hub for future-ready healthcare systems
The global healthcare industry stands at a critical inflection point, driven by the urgent demand for scalable, tech-enabled solutions. Digital health is no longer a distant vision — it is an immediate, accelerating reality. This evolution is most clearly reflected in the Middle East and North Africa, where countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are investing heavily in building smart, digitally connected healthcare systems.
In response to this momentum, WHX Tech, the latest evolution of WHX — the world’s largest network of healthcare events — is set to debut in Dubai from 8–10 September 2025, marking a new chapter in the region’s healthtech journey.
The Future of Health Starts in Dubai
Spearheaded by Informa Markets and launched in partnership with HIMSS, the global authority in health information and technology, WHX Tech will be a curated platform for digital health collaboration and innovation. Organised by the same team behind WHX Dubai (formerly Arab Health), the new event reflects the region’s rising influence on the global healthcare stage.
With more than 300 exhibitors and 5,000+ healthtech leaders expected to attend, WHX Tech promises more than just a trade show. It will bring together a powerful mix of startups, investors, regulators, and healthcare operators, providing a platform to co-create the future of health.
Why Dubai?
The decision to launch WHX Tech in Dubai was both strategic and symbolic. The city has long been a global crossroads for innovation and commerce, and in recent years, has emerged as a leader in healthcare transformation. Government-led initiatives such as the Dubai Health Strategy 2026 and the Dubai Future Foundation’s healthcare sandbox provide fertile ground for new models of care.
Dubai’s robust digital infrastructure, innovation-forward policies, and access to regional and international markets make it the ideal host for an event of this scale and ambition.
Built to Drive Impact: World X, Future X, and Xcelerate
WHX Tech will feature three core stages:
- World X – Highlighting international perspectives and large-scale implementations
- Future X – Focused on cutting-edge technologies shaping healthcare’s next chapter
- Xcelerate – Dedicated to startup innovation, investment, and acceleration
The Xcelerate Zone will host the region’s largest digital health startup competition, with a $50,000 prize fund, giving early-stage ventures the chance to pitch directly to global investors. Startups will also gain access to curated networking, expert mentorship, and partnerships that can catalyse real-world impact.
Shaping the Future with Global Expertise
To ensure the event remains grounded in practical solutions and global best practices, WHX Tech has assembled a world-class advisory board. Members include:
- Dr. David Rhew (Microsoft)
- Dr. James Mault (BioIntelliSense)
- Dr. Myriam Fernandez (AWS)
- Dr. Tamara Sunbul
- Reenita Das (Frost & Sullivan)
- Dr. Sam Shah (NEOM)
Together, they bring unmatched insight into how emerging technologies can be responsibly scaled across healthcare ecosystems.
A New Era of Collaboration
From AI-powered diagnostics and smart hospitals to virtual care platforms and health information exchanges, WHX Tech will offer immersive experiences, live demos, and expert-led discussions addressing the critical issues shaping the future of care — from data interoperability to ethical AI and cross-border regulation.
As Solenne Singer, Senior Vice President at Informa Markets, aptly puts it:
“WHX Tech is where global ambition meets regional opportunity, and innovation is turned into meaningful healthcare impact.”
Be Part of the Digital Health Revolution
At WHX Tech, healthcare transformation will no longer be a conversation — it will be a collaborative movement. Whether you are a policymaker, startup founder, investor, or healthcare leader, WHX Tech in Dubai is your gateway to shaping a future where technology and care converge.
Join us from 8–10 September 2025, and be part of defining the next era of healthcare.
