💡 The Health Innovators Show – WHIS is where breakthrough ideas meet real-world impact.
Our mission? To spotlight the people and technologies transforming health and wellbeing, and to bring you along for the journey.
Global health is shifting to prevention, wellbeing & inclusive growth – will your company lead the way?
🕐 Every 8 weeks | Upcoming shows: September 26th & November 28th at 1 PM BST
Showcasing cutting-edge biomedical, digital health, and other health innovations—from startups and SMEs to global ecosystems. Present your product or service to an international audience of investors, policymakers, and healthcare leaders.
🎯 Annual Prize: One top-performing SME will be awarded a one-year strategic partnership with WHIS.
✅ Apply for a free showcase slot (valued at £5,000)
🎤 Three premium slots per show (8-minute pitches) available at £5,000 each
🌟 WHIS members receive priority access to all showcase opportunities
“We’re here to help health innovation scale. This platform is more than exposure — it’s a gateway to partnership, funding, and global collaboration.”
— Gareth Presch, Founder, WHIS
Gareth Presch is a global health strategist and social entrepreneur committed to building healthier, more equitable societies. He is the Founder and CEO of the World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS), an international platform advancing health system transformation through innovation, collaboration, and community empowerment.
He is also the CEO of the Global Social Prescribing Alliance, launched in 2021 by the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to promote person-centred, preventative care worldwide.
Gareth served as Chief Officer of the National Haemophilia Council in Ireland, was a Leadership Fellow at St George’s House, Windsor Castle, and is the Founder of World Health Innovation Day, celebrated globally to spotlight innovation in health and wellbeing.
He is a Partner at the Commonwealth Pacific Climate Fund, a Member of the Advisory Board for the Radical Health Festival (Finland), and was part of Pope Francis's Vatican COVID-19 Commission (Group 2 – Looking to the Future), contributing to global recovery strategies focused on equity, health, and sustainability.
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Through our 501(c)(3), we fund health innovation, empower strategic partners, and grow WHIS programmes like WHISKids, WHISatWork, and WHISSeniors. Every dollar is used to improve lives.