World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) Oceania & Pacific
At World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) Oceania & Pacific, we are fostering a future of health and wellbeing grounded in community, resilience, and indigenous wisdom.
Spanning the shores of Australia, New Zealand, and the island nations of the Pacific, WHIS Oceania & Pacific unites health professionals, policymakers, community leaders, innovators, and traditional knowledge holders to create sustainable, inclusive, and climate-smart health solutions.
With a deep respect for local culture, land, and knowledge systems, we support communities in building resilient health systems that honour identity, protect the planet, and deliver health equity for all.
Aligned with the Pacific Health Strategy, Te Pae Tata, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, our work bridges modern science and indigenous perspectives to ensure holistic, person-centred care for every island and every generation.
Our Focus Areas
Digital & Remote Health Innovation
Leveraging technology to improve care delivery and access across islands and rural regions.
Social Prescribing & Cultural Wellbeing
Celebrating traditional healing, arts, and nature-based interventions to strengthen community health and belonging.
Climate & Health Resilience
Championing Pacific-led solutions that tackle the health impacts of climate change and protect vulnerable communities.
Intergenerational & Inclusive Leadership
Empowering youth, elders, and women to lead health innovation rooted in shared values and mutual respect.
Join us in shaping the future of health across Oceania and the Pacific.
WHIS Oceania & Pacific brings together governments, civil society, innovators, funders, and community champions to co-create health systems that are sustainable, inclusive, and culturally grounded.
👉 Launching February 2026 in Auckland, Suva, Port Moresby, Sydney, and Apia!
Let’s protect what matters most — our people, our islands, and our shared future.
