Apollo Hospitals Group has announced that it will host the 2026 edition of the International Health Dialogue (IHD), one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated to advancing patient safety, healthcare innovation, and system transformation. The two-day global event will be held on January 30–31, 2026, in Hyderabad, under the theme “Global Voices. One Vision.”

The upcoming edition aims to bring together the world’s foremost healthcare leaders, clinicians, policymakers, and innovators to align ideas and drive collective progress toward building resilient, patient-centric, and technology-enabled healthcare systems. The discussions this year will focus on leadership-driven safety models, human-centered design, digital transformation, and operational excellence in hospital systems to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.

Speaking about the event, Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Grocompassion Over the years, the International Health Dialogue has evolved into a dynamic global platform where clinicians, innovators, policymakers, and evangelists converge to shape the next era of healthcare. The Hyderabad edition builds on this vision — bringing together the power of AI, data, and digital ecosystems with the timeless values of empathy and collaboration.

At its heart, IHD represents a shared global commitment to make healthcare more predictive, sustainable, and inclusive, where every innovation serves humanity and every partnership drives progress toward a healthier planet.”

The International Health Dialogue 2026 will bring together multiple specialized forums under a single platform, integrating patient safety, healthcare operations, digital health, and clinical excellence.

The event will feature knowledge-sharing sessions on proactive patient safety practices, operational efficiency, data-driven transformation, and clinical advancements across specialties such as oncology, cardiology, women’s health, and longevity.

A stellar lineup of global visionaries will headline the event, including Dr. Jonathan Perlin, President and CEO of The Joint Commission Enterprise; Dr. Carsten Engel, CEO of ISQua; Dr. Dean Ho, Head of Biomedical Engineering at the National University of Singapore; Dr. Atul Mohan Kochhar, CEO of NABH; Dr. Neelam Dhingra, Vice President and Chief Patient Safety Officer at Joint Commission International; and Dr. Eyal Zimlichman, Chief Innovation, Transformation and AI Officer at Sheba Medical Center, Israel.

They will be joined by Christian Schuhmacher, Founder and Managing Director of Swiss Global Advisory, Dubai, and Eric Langshur, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Abundant Venture Partners.

A key highlight of IHD 2026 will be Safe-A-Thon, a collaborative innovation challenge that encourages participants to design smart, scalable, and cost-effective solutions to real-world patient safety challenges.

The conference will also witness the launch of THNX (Technology & Healthcare Network eXchange), India’s first digital health startup community aimed at connecting entrepreneurs with investors through pitch sessions, funding opportunities, and strategic mentorship.

Over the years, the International Health Dialogue has become a vibrant global movement fostering exchange between public health leaders, technology innovators, clinicians, and patient advocates. 

The 2026 edition in Hyderabad promises to continue this legacy through plenary discussions, technology showcases, networking sessions, and thought-provoking dialogues — reaffirming Apollo Hospitals’ commitment to shaping the future of healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and compassion.