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Bologna - World Health Innovation Summit

Bologna - Summit Mondiale sull'Innovazione in Sanità - Promuovere l'Innovazione in Sanità e il Benessere della Comunità


Data: giovedì 15 maggio 2025

Luogo: Fondazione Golinelli Organization - Opificio Golinelli, Bologna 


Tempo: 10:00 – 13:00 (Italian Time) - Italian registration - English registration (Places are limited).


WHIS Italia: Trasformare la Salute e il Benessere attraverso l’Innovazione

Il World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) si impegna a migliorare la salute e il benessere attraverso l’innovazione in tutta Italia. Collaborando con leader locali, imprese e professionisti sanitari, sviluppiamo programmi ad alto impatto che favoriscono soluzioni guidate dalle comunità e affrontano le disuguaglianze sanitarie.


Le nostre iniziative si concentrano sulla prevenzione, sulla prescrizione sociale e su soluzioni sanitarie sostenibili, in linea con le priorità nazionali e regionali italiane.


Ecco la nostra prima iniziativa!


Punti salienti dell’evento:
✅ Interventi di apertura dei leader WHIS e dei rappresentanti regionali della sanità
✅ Visione di WHIS Italia e allineamento con le strategie sanitarie nazionali ed europee
✅ Approfondimenti sulla ricerca e innovazione da parte di istituzioni di eccellenza
✅ Il potenziale della prescrizione sociale per migliorare la salute delle comunità
✅ Supporto all’infanzia attraverso iniziative guidate dalla comunità
✅ Tavola rotonda dinamica sul rafforzamento delle partnership e sulla sostenibilità del sistema sanitario


Questo lancio è un catalizzatore per promuovere la collaborazione tra settori, rafforzare le comunità e sviluppare un ecosistema sanitario olistico in Italia. Unisciti a noi per innovare, ispirare e realizzare soluzioni sanitarie sostenibili per il futuro.


Agenda dell’Evento

10:00 – 10:30 | Benvenuto e interventi di apertura

  • Maurizio Morini - Prof Piero Formica - WHIS Italia - One Health Project 
  • Federica Tadini, Fondazione Golinelli 
  • Pierluigi Stefanini, Fondazione del Monte di Bologna e Ravenna
  • Alessandro Chiarini, BI-REX  
  • Delegati da Regione Emilia-Romagna e Città Metropolitana di Bologna - Francesco Critelli 
  • Dubai Chambers, Stefano Antonelli, Chief Representative - Italy

10:30 – 10:40 | La Visione di WHIS in Italia e nel mondo

  • Gareth Presch, Founder, WHIS

10:40 – 11:00 | Ricerca e Innovazione nella Salute e nel Benessere

  • Maddalena Illario, University of Naples 
  • Cecilia Bartolucci, CNR  

11:00 – 11:35 | Prescrizione Sociale, Sanità Innovativa e Salute della Comunità: le esperienze in atto

  • Presentazione di Maurizio Morini, WHIS Italia 
  • Carla Ferreri, Former CNR Director of Research, GiustoPasto: l’alimentazione giusta per contrastare i disturbi dell’apprendimento nei primi anni di vita
  • Stefano Nicoli - Surgeree: Oltre il Bisturi: XR, la Nuova Frontiera della Chirurgia Centrata sul Paziente
  • Cristian Maggiolo, Senso Life APS: il Metaverso e la Realtà Virtuale nella cura delle  malattie della terza età

11:35 – 12:30 | Tavola rotonda: Costruire un Ecosistema Sanitario Olistico (Centri di Innovazione MedTech)

Moderatore: Maurizio Morini, WHIS Italia
Partecipano: 

  • Mr. Pierluigi Stefanini (Fondazione del Monte)
  • Federica Tadini, Fondazione Golinelli 
  • Alessandro Chiarini, BI-REX
  • Cecilia Bartolucci, CNR
  • Maddalena Illario, University of Naples
  • Domenicantonio Galatà, Associazione Italiana Nutrizionisti in Cucina
  • Ludo Pyis, The AREOPA Group
  • Gareth Presch, Founder, WHIS

12:30 – 12:50 | Discussione aperta e sessione di domande e risposte

12:50 – 13:00 | Prossimi passi e conclusioni


Programma soggetto a modifiche – posti limitati.


Future events in Rome, Milan, Palermo etc. 


Partnership opportunities contact: gareth@whis.world 


*See our WHIS Bologna Guide

Speakers

Dubai Chambers, Stefano Antonelli, Chief Representative - Italy

Dubai Chambers, Stefano Antonelli, Chief Representative - Italy

Federica Tadini, Fondazione Golinelli

Federica Tadini, Fondazione Golinelli 

Francesco Critelli

Francesco Critelli, Emilia-Romagna Region and the Metropolitan City of Bologna

Domenicantonio Galatà

Domenicantonio Galatà, Associazione Italiana Nutrizionisti in Cucina

Prof Maddalena Illario

Prof Maddalena Illario

Mr. Pierluigi Stefanin, Chairman, Fondazione del Monte

Mr. Pierluigi Stefanin, Chairman, Fondazione del Monte

Cecilia Bartolucci, CNR - National Research Council of Italy

Cecilia Bartolucci, CNR - National Research Council of Italy

Alessandro Chiarini, BI-REX

Alessandro Chiarini, BI-REX 

Maurizio Morini, WHIS Italia

Maurizio Morini, WHIS Italia

Carla Ferreri, Former CNR Director of Research

Carla Ferreri, Former CNR Director of Research 

Prof Piero Formica, Author and Economist

Prof Piero Formica, Author and Economist

Ludo Pyis, The Areopa Group

Ludo Pyis, The Areopa Group 

Gareth Presch, Founder, CEO, WHIS

Gareth Presch, Founder, CEO, WHIS

AGENDA

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Bologna - World Health Innovation Summit (ENG)

Bologna - World Health  Innovation Summit – Advancing Health Innovation 

& Community Wellbeing


Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2025


Venue: Fondazione Golinelli Organization - Opificio Golinelli, Bologna 


Time: 10:00 – 13:00 (Italian Time) - Italian registration - English registration (Places are limited).


The World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) Italia Launch marks the beginning of a transformative movement to enhance health and wellbeing across Italy. This event will bring together key stakeholders from healthcare, research, public policy, and the private sector to explore innovative, community-driven solutions that align with national and European health priorities.


Through engaging discussions, expert insights, and collaborative dialogue, the agenda will focus on critical areas such as social prescribing, healthcare innovation, mental health, autism support, and the role of MedTech in shaping the future of health ecosystems.


Highlights of the event include:
✅ Opening remarks from WHIS leaders and regional health representatives
✅ WHIS Italia's vision and its alignment with national health and EU strategies
✅ Insights on health research and innovation from leading institutions
✅ The power of social prescribing in improving community health
✅ Addressing children's care with community-led initiatives
✅ A dynamic panel discussion on strengthening partnerships and healthcare sustainability


This launch serves as a catalyst for fostering cross-sector collaboration, empowering communities, and driving forward a holistic health ecosystem in Italy. Join us as we work together to innovate, inspire, and implement sustainable health solutions for the future. 


Agenda

10:00 – 10:30 | Welcome and opening remarks

  • Maurizio Morini - Prof Piero Formica - WHIS Italia - One Health Project 
  • Federica Tadini, Fondazione Golinelli 
  • Pierluigi Stefanini, Fondazione del Monte di Bologna e Ravenna
  • Alessandro Chiarini, BI-REX  
  • Francesco Critelli, Emilia-Romagna Region and the Metropolitan City of Bologna
  • Dubai Chambers, Stefano Antonelli, Chief Representative - Italy

10:30 – 10:40 | WHIS Vision

  • Gareth Presch, Founder, WHIS

10:40 – 11:00 | Research and Innovation in Health and Wellbeing

  • Maddalena Illario, University of Naples 
  • Cecilia Bartolucci, CNR  

11:00 – 11:35 | Social Prescribing, Innovative Healthcare and Community Health: Current Experiences

  • Maurizio Morini, WHIS Italia 
  • Carla Ferreri, Former CNR Director of Research, the right nutrition to combat learning disabilities in the early years of life
  • Stefano Nicoli - Surgeree: Beyond the Scalpel: XR, the New Frontier of Patient-Centered Surgery
  • Cristian Maggiolo, Senso Life APS: The Metaverse and Virtual Reality in the treatment of old age diseases

11:35 – 12:30 | Building a Holistic Healthcare Ecosystem (MedTech Innovation Centers)

Moderatore: Maurizio Morini, WHIS Italia
Partecipano: 

  • Mr. Pierluigi Stefanini (Fondazione del Monte)
  • Federica Tadini, Fondazione Golinelli 
  • Alessandro Chiarini, BI-REX
  • Cecilia Bartolucci, CNR
  • Maddalena Illario, University of Naples
  • Domenicantonio Galatà, Associazione Italiana Nutrizionisti in Cucina
  • Ludo Pyis, The AREOPA Group
  • Gareth Presch, Founder, WHIS

12:30 – 12:50 | Open discussion and Q&A session

12:50 – 13:00 | Next steps and conclusions


*Subject to change - Limited availability.


Future events in Rome, Milan, Palermo etc. 


Partnership opportunities contact: gareth@whis.world 


*See our WHIS Bologna Guide

Who Should Attend?

Who Should Attend?

The WHIS Italia Launch is designed for a diverse audience of stakeholders committed to advancing health innovation, community wellbeing, and sustainable healthcare solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with key leaders, explore partnership opportunities, and contribute to shaping the future of health in Italy.


We invite:

Healthcare Leaders & Policymakers – Government officials, regional health administrators, and policymakers focused on public health, innovation, and sustainability.

Investors & Philanthropic Organizations – Venture capitalists, impact investors, and foundations interested in funding innovative health and wellbeing initiatives, including digital health, MedTech, and community-driven solutions.

Medical & Research Institutions – Universities, research centers, and healthcare professionals looking to collaborate on cutting-edge research and implementation strategies.

Technology & MedTech Innovators – Startups, entrepreneurs, and companies developing breakthrough technologies in digital health, AI-driven healthcare solutions, and precision medicine.

Community & Social Enterprises – NGOs, patient advocacy groups, and organizations working on social prescribing, mental health, and community-led health initiatives.

Corporate & Business Leaders – Companies invested in workplace wellbeing, employee health programs, and sustainable healthcare solutions.

Autism & Special Needs Advocates – Experts, caregivers, and organizations supporting autistic children and families through innovative care models.


WHIS unites investors, Ministries of Health, and industry leaders to support innovative health technologies that deliver health for all.


This event is a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and co-create sustainable health solutions that drive positive impact across Italy and beyond.


A chi è rivolto l’evento?

Il lancio di WHIS Italia è pensato per un pubblico eterogeneo di stakeholder impegnati a promuovere l’innovazione sanitaria, il benessere delle comunità e soluzioni sanitarie sostenibili. I partecipanti avranno l’opportunità di interagire con leader di rilievo, esplorare partnership e contribuire a definire il futuro della salute in Italia.


Sono invitati:

  • Leader sanitari e decisori politici – Funzionari governativi, amministratori regionali della sanità e responsabili politici attivi in sanità pubblica, innovazione e sostenibilità.
  • Investitori e fondazioni filantropiche – Venture capitalist, investitori ad impatto e fondazioni interessate a finanziare iniziative sanitarie innovative, inclusa la salute digitale, il MedTech e le soluzioni comunitarie.
  • Istituzioni mediche e di ricerca – Università, centri di ricerca e professionisti sanitari interessati a collaborare su progetti all’avanguardia.
  • Innovatori tecnologici e MedTech – Startup, imprenditori e aziende che sviluppano tecnologie rivoluzionarie per la salute digitale, soluzioni basate sull’IA e medicina di precisione.
  • Comunità e imprese sociali – ONG, gruppi di advocacy e organizzazioni impegnate nella prescrizione sociale, nella salute mentale e in iniziative sanitarie locali.
  • Imprese e leader aziendali – Aziende attive nel benessere sul lavoro, programmi di salute per i dipendenti e soluzioni sanitarie sostenibili.
  • Sostenitori dell’autismo e dei bisogni speciali – Esperti, caregiver e organizzazioni che supportano bambini autistici e le loro famiglie attraverso modelli di cura innovativi.


WHIS unisce investitori, Ministeri della Salute e leader di settore per sostenere tecnologie sanitarie innovative che garantiscano salute per tutti.


Questo evento è un’opportunità unica per connettersi, collaborare e co-creare soluzioni sanitarie sostenibili in grado di generare un impatto positivo in Italia e oltre.

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WHIS Italia: Transforming Health & Wellbeing Through Innovation

The World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS), is committed to enhancing health and wellbeing through innovation across Italia. By collaborating with local leaders, businesses, and healthcare professionals, we deliver impactful programmes that foster community-driven solutions and address health inequalities.


Our initiatives in Bologna, Palermo, Milan, and Rome focus on prevention, social prescribing, and sustainable health solutions that align with Italy’s national and regional health priorities.


Our Programmes & Events

  • WHIS Bologna: A hub for digital health and healthcare sustainability, integrating AI and data-driven solutions to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare professionals.
  • WHIS Palermo: Championing social prescribing and holistic health approaches to enhance community wellbeing and tackle socio-economic health disparities.
  • WHIS Milan: A centre for health innovation, bringing together investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to drive advancements in biotech, medtech, and precision health.
  • WHIS Rome: Focused on global health diplomacy and policy innovation, uniting Ministries of Health, international organizations, and industry pioneers to shape the future of healthcare in Italy and beyond.


WHIS Italy provides a platform for collaboration, networking, and actionable solutions that transform healthcare systems and empower individuals.

About World Health Innovation Summit Italia

Advancing Health & Wellbeing Through Innovation

At World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) Italy, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare by fostering collaboration, innovation, and community-driven solutions. By bringing together healthcare professionals, policymakers, businesses, and local communities, we develop sustainable initiatives that improve wellbeing and reduce health inequalities across Italy.


Our focus areas align with Italy’s healthcare priorities, emphasizing prevention, social prescribing, digital health, health literacy, and sustainable healthcare. Through strategic partnerships and impactful events, WHIS Italy promotes knowledge exchange and drives real change in healthcare accessibility and delivery.

Our Key Focus Areas

  • Social Prescribing & Community Wellbeing: Supporting individuals with holistic, non-medical solutions for better health.
  • Digital Health & Innovation: Leveraging technology to enhance healthcare accessibility and patient care.
  • Health Literacy: Empowering communities with knowledge to make informed health decisions.
  • Sustainable & Preventative Healthcare: Addressing long-term challenges to build a healthier future.
  • Collaborative Networks: Connecting leaders, experts, and organizations to drive meaningful change.


Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Italy through innovation, education, and collaboration.


Investing in the Future of Health and Wellbeing


At the World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS), we’re building a sustainable healthcare model that delivers health for all—leaving no one behind. 


Through our not-for-profit, WHIS blends human, social, and structural capital to support health economies globally.


We’re shaping the future of healthcare by fostering sustainable, scalable, and high-impact innovations that deliver health for all. 


Through our not-for-profit organization (World Health Service - WHS), WHS brings together investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to drive solutions that improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and strengthen global health systems.


WHIS unites investors, Ministries of Health, and industry leaders to support innovative health technologies that deliver health for all.


Investors can find out more here or contact gareth@whis.world 

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