Kerala’s biggest healthcare gathering, the Dhanam Healthcare Summit & Awards Night, is set to take place on March 8 at Le Méridien Convention Centre, Kochi. Organized by Dhanam Business Media in collaboration with IMA Kochi, the event will run from 9 AM to 9 PM, featuring a conference, expo, and a grand awards night.
More than 30 renowned speakers from across the globe will address key topics shaping the healthcare industry. The event will also host over 40 leading healthcare companies showcasing innovations and solutions at the expo.
The conference will delve into emerging healthcare trends, AI-driven innovations, hospital growth strategies, funding opportunities, and the future of medical technology.
The inaugural session will feature APM Mohammed Hanish IAS, principal secretary, Industries Department, as the chief guest. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Sunil K. Mathai, senior consultant Gastroenterologist, Medical Trust Hospital.
Scaling Up Hospitals & Managing Growth – Led by Dr. Joseph Benaven, Former President, IMA Kerala, with experts from Caritas Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, KIMS Kerala, and SUT Hospital.
Transformation of Medical Technology & Opportunities in Healthcare – Led by C. Padmakumar, Special Officer, Kerala Medical Technology Consortium, featuring industry leaders.
Funding for Growth – Moderated by Anas Rahman Junaid, MD, Hurun India, with panelists from Federal Bank, IIFL Securities, Baby Memorial Hospital, and Heal.
Making Healthcare Affordable – Chaired by Dr. P.K. Jameela, Kerala State Planning Board Member, with key figures from Meitra Hospital, Cyrix Healthcare, and Acme Consulting Group.
A parallel AI session on the practical applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare will be led by ThinkBio.AI, an international firm specializing in AI-driven biopharma and clinical healthcare solutions.
The awards night, one of the most prestigious healthcare recognitions in Kerala, will honor hospitals excelling in service, innovation, and patient care. Awards will be given in two categories:
Hospitals with up to 100 beds
Hospitals with over 100 beds
The chief guest for the awards night is Dr. Giridhar Gyani, Director General, AHPI & NABH Board Member. Murali Thummarukudy, a senior UN official, will deliver the keynote speech.
The summit will see participation from top healthcare professionals, industry leaders, and government officials, including:
Dr. Jitendra Sharma (CEO, Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone)
Dr. M.I. Sahadulla (Chairman, KIMSHealth)
Dr. Sumanth Raman (Founder, AlgorithM Health)
Dr. Thekkedath Mathew (Former doctor for U.S. President George Bush)
Dr. Uma Nambiar (CEO, IISC Medical School Foundation)
"With rapid advancements in technology and growing opportunities in the healthcare sector, this summit is designed to provide valuable insights for healthcare professionals, business leaders, and entrepreneurs."
Kurian Abraham, Chief Editor, Dhanam Business Media.
For more details, contact Anoop Abraham at +91 90725 70065.
