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.

  • Experience Arab Health week differently — in a curated, invitation-only environment designed for candid dialogue, cross-regional collaboration, and actionable outcomes.

  • 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. 

  • Shape the future of regional and international collaboration through the Data First, AI Later global movement. 

  • 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)

Senior executives in healthcare and life sciences; regulators; clinical leaders; digital health & AI strategists; research institutions; innovation agencies; global biopharma (gene therapy, oncology, rare diseases). 

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.