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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
10:30 – 10:40 | La Visione di WHIS Italia
10:40 – 11:00 | Ricerca e Innovazione nella Salute e nel Benessere
11:05 – 11:35 | Prescrizione Sociale e Salute della Comunità
11:35 – 12:30 | Tavola rotonda: Costruire un Ecosistema Sanitario Olistico (Centri di Innovazione MedTech)
Moderatore: Maurizio Morini, WHIS Italia
Relatori:
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
Federica Tadini, Fondazione Golinelli
Prof Maddalena Illario
Mr. Pierluigi Stefanin, Chairman, Fondazione del Monte
Cecilia Bartolucci, CNR - National Research Council of Italy
Alessandro Chiarini, BI-REX
Maurizio Morini, WHIS Italia
Carla Ferreri, Former CNR Director of Research
Prof Piero Formica, Author and Economist
Ludo Pyis, The Areopa Group
Gareth Presch, Founder, CEO, WHIS
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 & Opening Remarks
10:30 – 10:40 | The Vision for WHIS Italia
10:40 – 11:00 | Research & Innovation in Health and Wellbeing
11:05 – 11:35 | Social Prescribing & Community Health
11:35 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion: Building a Holistic Health Ecosystem (Medtech Innovation Centres)
Moderator: Maurizio Morini, WHIS Italia
Panelists
12:30 – 12:50 | Open Discussion & Q&A
12:50 – 13:00 | Next Steps & Closing Remarks
*Subject to change - Limited availability.
Future events in Rome, Milan, Palermo etc.
Partnership opportunities contact: gareth@whis.world
*See our WHIS Bologna Guide
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:
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.
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 Italy provides a platform for collaboration, networking, and actionable solutions that transform healthcare systems and empower individuals.
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.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Italy through innovation, education, and collaboration.
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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