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ABOUT HealthAIcon

HealthAIcon 2026

HealthAIcon 2026 is a national platform dedicated to exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare. Our purpose is not to set policy, but to create a neutral and collaborative space where government bodies, innovators, industry leaders, doctors, and NGOs can come together to share insights, identify challenges, and discuss opportunities for adoption.

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HealthAlcon 2026 & Phoenix Awards

Our Purpose & Vision

โœ… Mission: To provide a neutral, independent platform for discussion and collaboration across government, non-government, industry, academia, and civil society.
To raise awareness on the potential of AI in healthcare, aligned with NITI Aayogโ€™s vision of โ€œAI for All.โ€
To connect innovators, regulators, hospitals, and CSR partners, facilitating applied research, pilots, and responsible adoption.
To celebrate pioneers and enablers in healthcare AI through the Phoenix Awards.

โœ… Vision: To contribute to Indiaโ€™s journey as a global leader in equitable, ethical, and impactful healthcare AI, by building awareness and creating a collaborative platform for dialogue, partnerships, and innovation.

โœ… Theme: โ€œEmpowering Healthcare with Responsible AI: Awareness, Innovation, and Collaboration for an Inclusive Futureโ€
The event will focus on how Artificial Intelligence can enhance access, affordability, and quality of healthcare in India, while ensuring responsibility, ethics, and collaboration among stakeholders.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Dear Sir/Maโ€™am,

India stands at a defining moment in its journey toward becoming a Viksit Bharat โ€” a developed, inclusive, and innovation-driven nation. Healthcare, as one of the most critical pillars of national development, must evolve by embracing emerging technologies that enhance access, quality, and efficiency.
HealthAIcon 2026 & the Phoenix Awards have been conceptualized as a national platform to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare. In alignment with the Government of Indiaโ€™s vision for digital health, innovation, and capacity building, this initiative brings together policymakers, clinicians, educators, researchers, technologists, startups, and industry leaders to collaborate, learn, and shape the future of healthcare delivery.
Artificial Intelligence has the power to strengthen health services, revolutionize medical education, accelerate research, and build AI literacy across the healthcare workforce. However, its success depends on responsible adoption, ethical frameworks, and a deep understanding of real-world healthcare needs. Through focused discussions, knowledge exchange, and recognition of excellence, HealthAIcon aims to bridge innovation with impact.
As India advances toward universal healthcare coverage and global leadership in health innovation, platforms such as HealthAIcon play a vital role in fostering collaboration and shared purpose. I invite all stakeholders to actively participate, contribute their expertise, and join us in building a healthcare ecosystem that is patient-centric, technology-enabled, and aligned with national priorities.
Together, let us harness the power of AI to create a healthier, stronger, and more resilient India.

With warm regards

Dr. Prem Aggarwal
Chairman, Organizing Committee

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โœ‰๏ธ drprem@medicaldialogues.in, events@medicaldialogues.in, nationalmedicalforum@gmail.com

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Chairman

Dr. Prem Aggarwal

Three Dedicated Tracks

~ One Unified Summit

Hall A: AI in Health Services


Timing Hall A โ€“ AI in Health Services
09:00 โ€“ 09:10 am Welcome Address by host
09:10 โ€“ 09:30 am KEYNOTE - Dr. Jitendra Sharma Founder Health Parliament
The Future of Digital Health in India: AI, ABDM, and the Transformation of Health Services
09:30 โ€“ 10:10 am
Session 1: AI-Driven Clinical Workflow Optimization & Intelligent Hospital Operations
Subtopics to be Covered:
  • AI-assisted clinical documentation
  • Automated triage & digital front-door tools
  • Smart scheduling, bed management, and resource allocation
  • EMR integration with AI decision support
  • Voice recognition for doctors
  • Interoperability with ABDM/ABHA (PDF pg 1โ€“2)
10:10 โ€“ 10:20 am Lecture :- Digital Health Standards for Hospitals: HMIS, EMR & AI-Enabled Patient Care
10:20 โ€“ 11:00 am
Session 2: AI in Diagnostics & Clinical Decision Support
Subtopics to be Covered:
  • AI in imaging (CT, MRI, X-ray)
  • Digital pathology & computational diagnosis
  • Lab analytics & automation
  • Early warning systems for sepsis/shock
  • Predictive clinical risk scoring
11:00 โ€“ 11:10 am Product Showcase
11:10 โ€“ 11:20 am Lecture :- AI in Medical Tourism
11:20 โ€“ 12:00 pm
Session 3: Telemedicine & Remote Patient Monitoring
Subtopics to be Covered:
  • Teleconsultations
  • AI health assistants
  • IoT devices, wearables, home monitoring
  • Virtual OPD models
  • Rural and remote care models
  • ECG, diabetes monitors, maternal health devices
12:00 โ€“ 12:10 pm Product Showcase
12:10 โ€“ 12:20 pm Lecture :- National Digital Health Mission (ABDM): Building Indiaโ€™s Interoperable Digital Health Ecosystem
12:20 โ€“ 01:00 pm
Session 4: Building Interoperable Health Systems: Standards, HMIS, EMR & AI Integration
Subtopics to be Covered:
  • AI for nursing workload prediction
  • Automated vitals tracking
  • Smart ICU systems
  • Robot-assisted delivery, pharmacy automation
  • Real-time operational dashboards
  • Digital safety systems
01:00 โ€“ 02:00 pm Lunch Break (All Delegates)
02:00 โ€“ 02:20 pm Lecture :- AI-Enabled Early Warning Systems & Predictive Clinical Risk Models for Hospitals
02:20 โ€“ 03:00 pm
Session 5: Data Protection, Cybersecurity & Ethical AI
Subtopics to be Covered:
  • National registries
  • NIKSHAY TB platform (PDF pg 5)
  • Immunisation platforms
  • Maternal-child health tracking
  • AI for outbreak prediction
  • Environmental health sensors
03:00 โ€“ 03:10 pm Product Showcase
03:10 โ€“ 03:20 pm Lecture :- Digital Front Door & AI-Powered Patient Navigation in Modern Hospitals
03:20 โ€“ 04:00 pm
Session 6: Are Indian Hospitals AI-Ready? Smart Hospitals, Robotics & Automation
Subtopics to be Covered:
  • DPDP Act in healthcare
  • Hospital cybersecurity
  • API gateways and data governance
  • Ethical AI use for sensitive data
  • Patient consent models
  • Audit trails & logging


Hall B: Digital Medical Education


Timing Hall B โ€“ Digital Medical Education & Research
09:00 โ€“ 09:40 am
Session 1: Adaptive AI for Personalized Learning in Medical Students
Subtopics to be Covered:
  • Digital Competency of Undergraduate Medical Students: How AI tools are enabling digital literacy and competency in medical students.
  • AI-Enabled Postgraduate Learning: How AI is transforming postgraduate medical education and research.

1 Moderator:
2 Speakers:
3 Panelists:
09:40 โ€“ 09:50 am Lecture:- Understanding AI in Medicine โ€“ What It Is and What It Is Not
09:50 โ€“ 10:00 am Welcome Address by host (Dr. Prem Aggarwal)
10:00 โ€“ 10:30am KEYNOTE - Abhijat Sheth, Chairman, National Medical Commission (NMC)
Medical Education in India: Integrating AI, Digital Tools, Competency-Based Training & ATECOM
10:30 โ€“ 11:10 am
Session 2: AI for Educational Administration: Medical Colleges & Smart Universities
Subtopics to be Covered:
  • AI-Enabled Teaching Strategies for Medical Educators: Exploring how AI can assist in personalized teaching, virtual learning environments, and real-time assessment.
  • AI-Enabled Postgraduate Research: The role of AI in aiding research methodologies and postgrad clinical studies.

1 Moderator:
2 Speakers:
3 Panelists:
11:10 โ€“ 11:20 am Product Showcase
11:20 โ€“ 12:00 pm
Session 3: AI-Enabled Teaching Strategies for Medical Educators
Subtopics to be Covered:
  • AI Integration in Medical Colleges: How medical institutions are adopting AI for curriculum, administration, and student success.
  • Smart Universities: Exploring the vision for universities that integrate AI not only in teaching but also in managing campus facilities, research, and student engagement.

1 Moderator:
2 Speakers:
3 Panelists:
12:00 โ€“ 12:10 pm Lecture:- AI Bioethics in Medical Education" / Speaker: Dr. Russell, Bioethicist

Description: Discussing the ethical implications of integrating AI into medical education, including biases, privacy concerns, and consent.
12:10 โ€“ 01:00 pm
Session 4: AI in Research, Publications & Scientific Integrity
Subtopics to be Covered:
  • AI in Publications: How AI is shaping scientific writing, peer review, and publication ethics.
  • Scientific Integrity: AI's role in ensuring transparency, accuracy, and integrity in research publications.

1 Moderator:
2 Speakers:
3 Panelists:
01:00 โ€“ 02:00 pm Lunch Break (All Delegates)
02:00 โ€“ 02:30 pm KEYNOTE 2 - Prof. Sanghmitra Pati (ADG - ICMR)
Ensuring Safety, Explainability & Reproducibility in Health AI: ICMRโ€™s Role
02:30 โ€“ 03:00 pm
Session 5: AI in Clinical Trials & Real-World Evidence
Subtopics to be Covered:
  • Digital Research Infrastructure: The role of digital tools and platforms in supporting AI-driven clinical research and trials.
  • Data Governance & Security: Ensuring compliance, data privacy, and security in AI-enhanced clinical trials.
  • Digital Tools for Medical Research: AI-powered tools for data collection, analysis, and patient monitoring in clinical trials.
  • Research Design & Digital Methodology: Leveraging AI to design and execute more precise and efficient clinical trials.

1 Moderator:
2 Speakers:
3 Panelists:
03:00 โ€“ 03:10 pm Product Showcase
03:10 โ€“ 03:30 pm Lecture:- AI for Research Integrity: Spotting Fraud, Bias & Misconduct
03:30 โ€“ 04:00 pm
Session 6: AI in Drug Discovery, Translation Research & National Registries
Subtopics to be Covered:
  • From Molecules to Medicine: How AI is accelerating drug discovery and the transition from preclinical research to patient-ready therapies.
  • Faster, Smarter, and More Precise Drug Development: AI's role in improving the speed, precision, and efficiency of the drug development process.

1 Moderator:
2 Speakers:
3 Panelists:


Hall C: Digital Medical Research


Timing Hall C โ€“ AI Literacy for Health Professionals
09:00 to 12:40 pm
Session 1: AI Literacy Bootcamp โ€“ Hands-On Training
Conducted by: Data Leads (To provide healthcare professionals with a working, practical understanding of AI, enabling safe, confident, and responsible use in daily practice.)

Google Certificate provided upon completion
09:00 to 09:40 am
Module 1: AI in Healthcare โ€“ Fundamentals & Real-World Impact
(Q&A Round - 5mins)
09:45 to 10:25 am
Module 2: Generative AI & Prompting Techniques
(Q&A Round - 5mins)
10:30 to 11:10 am
Module 3: AI Tools โ€“ Practical Use in Diagnostics & Digital Health
(Q&A Round - 5mins)
11:15 to 11:55 am
Module 4: AI Ethics, Safety & Health Misinformation
(Q&A Round - 5mins)
12:00 to 12:40 pm
Module 5: AI for Daily Usage in Healthcare Practice
(Q&A Round - 5mins)
12:40 to 12:50 am Welcome Address by host
12:50 to 01:00 am KEYNOTE - Generative AI for Healthcare Professionals: What to Use, How to Use, and Where to Be Careful - Data Leads Expert
01:00 โ€“ 02:00 pm Lunch Break (All Delegates)
02:00 โ€“ 02:20 pm
Session 2: Mastering ChatGPT for Healthcare Documentation & Patient Communication
Conducted by: Medflix
(Q&A Round - 5mins)
02:25 โ€“ 02:45 pm
Module 1: Using Perplexity for Evidence-Based Medical Search & Literature Review
(Q&A Round - 5mins)
02:50 โ€“ 03:10 pm
Module 2: AI Tools for Presentations & Teaching (Canva AI, Gamma AI, Microsoft Copilot)
(Q&A Round - 5mins)
03:15 โ€“ 03:35 pm
Module 3: AI for Clinical Calculations, Protocols & Workflow Tools (Non-Diagnostic Use)
(Q&A Round - 5mins)
03:40 โ€“ 04:00 pm
Module 4: AI for OPD, Administration & Hospital Communication
(Q&A Round - 5mins)


10mins Tea Break (All Delegates Merge)
Timing Chief Guest Keynote & Awards (Unified)
04:00 โ€“ 06:00 pm launch of National AI Doctors Mission (NAIDM) & Phoenix HealthInnovation Awards

Speakers

Dr. Abhijat Sheth
Dr. Abhijat Sheth
Chairperson โ€“ National Medical Commission (NMC)
Prof. Sanghmitra Pati
Prof. Sanghmitra Pati
ADG, ICMR
Dr. Jitendra Sharma
Dr. Jitendra Sharma
Medtech Man of India in Visakhapatnam
Aniket Patange
Manu Kumar Shetty
Professor (Clinical Pharmacology) | Doctor | AI in Healthcare Innovator | AI Model Developer | Lab2Market IndiaAI Winner 2023
Arun Pandey
Brigadier Arun Pandey (Veteran)
AI in Medical Tourism
Dr. Anurag Mishra
Dr. Anurag Mishra
Professor of Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) | Founder-Secretary, MedTech Innovation Cell | Founder, Innovation in Global Surgery | MedTech & Global Surgery Innovator
Dr Seema Singh
Dr Seema Singh
General Surgeon | AI in Healthcare Leader | Product Strategist | IIM Ahmedabad Alumna | Former Faculty, University College of Medical Sciences | MedTech & AI Systems Advisor
Pradeep Kumar
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Kumar Dabla
Director Professor & Head (Biochemistry), G.B. Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research | Lab Medicine & AI Expert | Quality & Accreditation Leader (NABL/QCI) | Researcher & Global Health Contributor
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Dr. Lalit Gupta
Dr. Lalit Gupta is a Professor at Maulana Azad Medical College and Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia, with 200+ publications and expertise in anaesthesia, critical care, and AI in healthcare.
Prof. (Dr.) Charru Malhotra
Prof. (Dr.) Charru Malhotra
she is a Professor and Lead Coordinator at the Centre for e-Governance and ICT, IIPA, and an expert in digital governance, AI, and cybersecurity, recognized for her leadership in ethical AI and digital transformation.


Phoenix HealthInnovation Awards

Celebrate innovators, catalysts, and impact leaders advancing healthcare.

Phoenix Innovator Award for HealthInnovation

Applicable: Individuals with significant contributions and innovations in healthcare technology. This award honours those who have pioneered groundbreaking solutions that improve patient care or strengthen healthcare systems through innovation and advancement.

Subcategories: Individuals in Diagnostics & Imaging, Electronic Health Records (EHR) & HMS, Robotics, Prescription Therapeutics, AR, VR & MR, Point of Care AI Devices, Healthcare Affordability, Interoperability in Healthcare Systems, Nanotech and Drug Discovery, Telemedicine & Home Healthcare, Wearables, Public Health, Rare Disease and more.

Amount: โ‚น15,000 + taxes

Apply Now

Phoenix Innovation Award for HealthInnovation

Applicable: Organizations or startups focusing on AI-driven innovations in healthcare. This award recognizes organizations or startups that are using artificial intelligence to drive innovation in healthcare, enhancing medical practices, patient care, or healthcare systems. It celebrates AI-driven advancements that transform the healthcare industry.

Subcategories: Organizations in Diagnostics & Imaging, EHR & HMS Solutions, Robotics, Prescription Therapeutics, AR, VR & MR, Point of Care Devices, Affordability, Healthcare Interoperability, Nanotech and Drug Discovery, Telemedicine & Home Healthcare, Wearables, Public Health, Clinical research and development and more.

Amount: โ‚น20,000 + taxes

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Phoenix Implementation Award for HealthInnovation

Applicable: Organizations and institutions that have successfully implemented Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, or operational efficiency. This award recognizes hospitals, health systems, startups, and digital health platforms that have demonstrated impactful use of AI โ€” from clinical decision support and diagnostics to patient engagement, workflow optimization, or predictive analytics.

Subcategories: Hospitals & Health Systems, Diagnostic Labs & Imaging Centers, Digital Health Platforms, Healthcare allied Organisations

Amount: โ‚น20,000 + taxes

Apply Now

Phoenix Impact Award for HealthInnovation

Applicable: Individuals or organizations making measurable and impactful changes in healthcare. This award honors those who have made significant, tangible contributions that have positively transformed healthcare, demonstrating measurable impact in improving patient care, systems, or overall healthcare outcomes.

Subcategories: Pioneering digital Pharmacies, Digital Solution for Medical Writing, Public awareness, Epidemiology and outbreak prediction, Public health monitoring systems, Health data analytics and data management, Mental Health Disorders and more.

Amount: โ‚น20,000 + taxes

Apply Now

Phoenix Integration Award for Medical Education

Applicable: Medical institutions, universities, and educators integrating Artificial Intelligence into medical education. This award recognizes efforts to incorporate AI into teaching methodologies, curriculum design, simulation-based learning, and student training, preparing future healthcare professionals for an AI-enabled ecosystem.

Subcategories: AI-based curriculum development, simulation & virtual training tools, AI in assessment & evaluation, digital learning platforms, faculty training programs, adaptive learning systems, and innovation in medical pedagogy.

Amount: โ‚น20,000 + taxes

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Phoenix Integration Award for Medical Research

Applicable: Research institutions, organizations, and researchers utilizing Artificial Intelligence to advance biomedical and public health research. This award honors impactful integration of AI in data analysis, clinical research, epidemiology, and translational science.

Subcategories: AI in clinical trials, epidemiological modelling, data analytics & big data research, genomics & precision medicine, drug discovery, predictive modelling, public health surveillance, and research automation tools.

Amount: โ‚น20,000 + taxes

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Phoenix Integration Award for Healthcare Delivery

Applicable: Hospitals, healthcare systems, and organizations implementing Artificial Intelligence to improve patient care and healthcare operations. This award recognizes the effective integration of AI into real-world clinical workflows and service delivery.

Subcategories: AI in diagnostics & imaging, clinical decision support systems, hospital workflow optimization, patient engagement platforms, remote monitoring & telehealth, operational efficiency tools, and AI in quality & patient safety.

Amount: โ‚น20,000 + taxes

Apply Now

Jury

Dr. Rajendra Gupta
Dr. Rajendra Gupta
Founder Health Parliament, Former Advisor to the Union Health Minister of India, Chairman Academy of Digital Health Science
Ashish Sharma
Ashish Sharma
Health AI Expert, Advisor National Medical Forum Founder Calidad Healthcare
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering NIT Raipur , Phd IISc
Pawan V Kulkarni
Pawan V Kulkarni
Pharma Marketing and Brand Building Expert, Author of AI Books for Doctors
Prof. (Dr.) Musharraf Husain
Prof. (Dr.) Musharraf Husain
Dean, Jamia Hamdard
Prof. (Dr.) Anurag Mishra
Prof. (Dr.) Anurag Mishra
Professor of Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College
Rishi Sharma
Rishi Sharma
CEO, IIT Jodhpur TISC Fellow CfHE, IIT Hyd
Dr Anupama Singh
Dr Anupama Singh
CEO AND FOUNDER, Sequoia Insilico (SIPL)


Why Join?

Learn from Experts

Gain insights from global leaders in AI and healthcare.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with key decision-makers

Exclusive Workshops

Hands-on training to leverage AI tools effectively.

Startup Spotlight

Discover groundbreaking innovations in healthtech.

Collaborative Opportunities

Connect with key decision-makers

Networking Lounges

Network in designated lounges designed for conversations.


Who Should Attend?

(If you are shaping, enabling, or adopting health AIโ€”this is your platform)

Government & Policy Makers

Hospitals & Healthcare Providers

Startups & Innovators

Pharma & CSR Leaders

AI Researchers & Academia

NGOs and Development Partners

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Exhibit at HealthAIcon 2026

Be part of the Exhibition Zone at HealthAIcon 2026 and showcase your healthcare AI innovations to a powerful audience of policymakers, doctors, hospital leaders, researchers, and industry pioneers.

This is your chance to :-

  • Put your solutions on display in front of decision-makers.
  • Network with 600+ delegates and thousands more through outreach.
  • Build partnerships and visibility at Indiaโ€™s leading AI healthcare summit.
  • Limited exhibitor slots available. Reserve your space now and make your innovation part of the conversation.

Sponsors & Partners

Our Event Highlights

Event Moments



Policy & Regulation Clinics

Hear directly from regulators and experts on compliance and integration.

ABDM Integration Sprint

Awareness sessions on how startups can align with ABDM and DHIS.

Validation Fast-Track

Opportunities to connect with ICMR/MedTech Mitra for trials and validation.






CSR-for-Scale Roundtable

Invite-only dialogue with CSR heads, pharma, and healthcare investors.

Health AI Sandbox

Panel discussions on benchmarking and evaluating AI tools responsibly.

Phoenix Awards

Recognizing Trailblazers, Innovators, Catalysts & Impact leaders

Expected Outcomes

  • A Whitepaper capturing key discussions and recommendations for advancing responsible healthcare AI.
  • Increased awareness and guidance on data standards, validation pathways, and ABDM alignment.
  • Opportunities for collaborations and partnerships between startups, hospitals, academia, and industry.
  • Exploration of CSR and industry support for pilot projects and rural health deployments.
  • Recognition of Trailblazers, Innovators, Catalysts, and Impact Leaders through the Phoenix Awards.
  • A roadmap of follow-up activities, including stakeholder roundtables and sandbox dialogues.
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Questions Answered

Get clear answers to common queries and find the info you need for a smooth, enjoyable experience.


Contact Us

For Nominations

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Program Coordinator
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For Speakership

Sakshi Lundia

Program Coordinator
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For Partnership

Sakshi Lundia

Program Coordinator
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