Health Data Forum
Executive Think Tank – Dubai 2026
Real-World Evidence and Advanced Therapies: Where Global Insight Meets Regional Innovation
Closed-door Think Tank on February 11, during Arab Health / WHX Dubai, 9-12 February 2026.
Location: Dubai, UAE
About this event
Held alongside Arab Health and WHX 2026, the Health Data Forum Executive Think Tank convenes senior leaders from the GCC, Europe, India, and global health innovation ecosystems. This edition deepens the focus on Real-World Evidence, Trusted Research Environments, and next-generation Advanced Therapies — including cell, gene, and RNA-based treatments.
Through a structured Think Tank methodology, participants engage in morning multi-table sessions on Real-World Evidence and afternoon exchanges on Advanced Therapies. The goal: transform global insight into region-specific strategies, pilots, and partnerships.
Keynotes and contributors already confirmed include:
Prof. Dipak Kalra — Data Quality & Bias
Prof. Elena Petelos, EUPHA, HTAi
Emmanuel Bacry (French Health Data Hub) — Trusted Research Environments
Panos Kefalas (Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult) — UK ATMP ecosystems
Dr Rajendra Pratap Gupta — AI Maturity & Transformation
Dr Padmavathi (Padma) Roy - CDOO Health Data Forum
Guru Kora (Times Health) — AI for Access & Health Equity
…and more to be announced.
Why Attend?
Engage with leaders from the GCC, Europe, and global life sciences shaping the future of data-driven, precision healthcare.
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Experience Arab Health week differently — in a curated, invitation-only environment designed for candid dialogue, cross-regional collaboration, and actionable outcomes.
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Connect data to decisions: explore how health systems, regulators, and innovators are deploying Real-World Data, TREs, and AI to drive clinical and policy impact.
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Shape the future of regional and international collaboration through the Data First, AI Later global movement.
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Gain early access to new partnerships, research opportunities, and the governance models behind the world's leading Trusted Research Environments.
Agenda Themes for the 2026 Edition
Real-World Evidence Think Tank (Morning)
• Pharmacogenomics & Personalised Medicine
• Trusted Research Environments for the GCC
• AI-enabled Clinical Research & Evidence Generation
• Personalised Care Pathways & Decision Support
Advanced Therapies Session (Afternoon)
• Gene & Cell Therapies (including CAR-T) — regional readiness & regulation
• RNA / Antisense therapies and neurological innovation.
• Gene therapy expansion — with potential participation of key industry players in the region (TBC)
• Real-world outcomes & future access models
Who Is This For? (Invitation Only)
Participation & Registration
Attendance at the Think Tank is strictly limited (10–40 seats). Registration is tied to sponsorship tiers and formal invitations issued jointly by Zimam, Health Data Forum, and our Venue Partner. Please contact us to explore participation options or to express your interest.














