Parallel Events Track

BioAsia 2025

Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC)

25th to 26th Feb 2025

Parallel Events

BioAsia 2025

DAY – 1 February 25th
14:00 - 15:30 Line Side Session- Workshop by World Economic Forum & C4IR Telangana – India Digital Health Activator

Telangana has established itself as a progressive and innovation-driven state, making remarkable strides in healthcare and technology. With initiatives like T-Hub and the state's proactive approach to public health, Telangana is well-positioned to lead the charge in digital health adoption. This workshop seeks to harness the state’s forward-thinking policies and strong ecosystem to accelerate the implementation of digital health solutions. The session will focus on operationalizing health data exchange, identifying impactful use cases for the Family Health ID, and creating demand for digital health tools.

    Moderator:
    • Pratyush Sharma, Lead Digital Health, World Economic Forum
DAY – 2 February 26th
11:45 – 13:30 Line Side Session- Workshop by World Economic Forum & C4IR Telangana – Accelerating the tech-driven Bioeconomy

    Telangana, a rising life sciences hub, is poised to drive the global bioeconomy. This workshop will explore India’s role in scaling solutions, overcoming barriers, and attracting partnerships. By uniting diverse stakeholders, it will focus on regulatory innovation, collaboration, and advancing technologies, contributing to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 flagship bioeconomy framework

    Moderator:
  • Valeria D`Amico, Strategic Integration Specialist, Bioeconomy, World Economic Forum
14:00 – 14:40 Line Panel Discussions – Holistic Health and Well-Being: Practical Guidance for Employers to Support Workforce Health and Well-Being (In Collaboration with World Economic Forum (WEF))

    Mental health disorders affect 1 in 8 people globally, while non communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, cancers, and diabetes account for 74% of global deaths. The rising rates of both mental health challenges and chronic diseases are reshaping the future of work. Beyond personal impacts, these health crises are costing businesses and the global economy billions. This session will explore how employers can lead the charge in promoting holistic health by leveraging emerging technologies, innovative solutions, and new approaches that not only support employee well-being but also drive organizational resilience and growth.

    Speakers:
  • Dr. Nikunj Desai Vice President, Group Head- Medical Services, Reliance Industries
  • Mr. Mahesh Chandak, Head of Sustainability, Safety, Health & Environment (SSHE) & Global Road Safety Lead, Bayer South Asia
  • Janani Prakaash, SVP & Global Head of People & Culture
  • Sudeepta Veerapaneni, Partner, Chief Innovation Officer, Deloitte South Asia
    Moderator:
  • Sasikanth Dola, Partner, McKinsey Health Institute
14:45 – 16:15 Line Side Session - Workshop by World Economic Forum & C4IR Telangana – Advancing workforce well-being across the life sciences industry

    Workshop will explore the challenges, motivations, goals and tactical pathways to address holistic health and well-being, by leveraging best practices, innovative solutions, new approaches and public-private collaboration that support employee well-being as well as drive organizational resilience and growth.

    Moderator:
  • Sasikanth Dola, Partner, McKinsey Health Institute
  • Dr. Ruma Bhargava, Global Lead of Health, World Economic Forum