The 13th edition of the International Health Dialogue (IHD) will be hosted by Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad on January 30 and 31, 2026. The event will bring together global leaders to discuss patient safety, healthcare innovation, and system-wide transformation. The theme of IHD 2026, “Global Voices. One Vision,” emphasizes the shared commitment to building resilient, patient-centric, and technology-enabled healthcare systems. The two-day program will focus on leadership-driven safety models, human-centered design, digital transformation, and excellence in hospital operations, patient experience, and clinical outcomes.
The event will feature four major conferences: the International Patient Safety Conference, Healthcare Operations & Patient Experience Conference, Transforming Healthcare with IT Conference, and CLINOVATE, which will focus on the future of laboratories and diagnostics in patient safety and clinical decision-making. Global policymakers, including ministers of health from Niger, Papua New Guinea, and the Republic of Congo, will participate in the conference, along with prominent international experts such as Dr. Jonathan Perlin and Dr. Carsten Engel.
The conference will also include innovative features such as Safe-A-Thon, a collaborative challenge to develop practical patient safety solutions, and the launch of THNX, India’s first digital health startup community. THNX will facilitate pitch sessions, funding opportunities, and investor interactions. The event is expected to reinforce India’s growing role as a hub for global healthcare thought leadership and innovation.
According to Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Group, the International Health Dialogue has evolved into a dynamic global platform where clinicians, innovators, and policymakers come together to shape the future of healthcare. The Hyderabad edition of IHD 2026 will bring together the power of AI, data, and digital ecosystems with the timeless values of empathy and collaboration to make healthcare more predictive, sustainable, and inclusive. With plenary sessions, innovation showcases, and global networking forums, the event is expected to be a significant gathering of global healthcare leaders.