
Health Tech Forward 2025
Europe’s premier event for health tech innovation and investment | Dec 3-4, Barcelona


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Networking days
ABOUT THE EVENT
This is no ordinary tech conference – Health Tech Forward stands apart for its focus on quality content and unmatched networking opportunities.
Prepare yourself for two days of action, featuring targeted 1:1 meetings, empowering keynote speeches, dynamic panel discussions, and interactive fireside chats that delve into technologies revolutionising health and wellness.
WHY JOIN?
UNPARALLELED NETWORKING
Make new partnerships effortlessly by using curated networking opportunities at Health Tech Forward. Book meetings with leaders, innovators, and investors and achieve your goals.
REMARKABLE SPEAKERS
The event brings together leading health tech entrepreneurs, visionary investors, and key industry players to share candid insights on making a positive impact in health tech.
EXCLUSIVE INSIGHTS
Health Tech Forward is your main destination for the latest market trends. Peek into the next decade of health and wellness together with the coolest minds in the biz.
CURATED MEETINGS
This is where the health tech crowd gathers for 1:1 meetings with key players in healthcare. Our meetings program powers over 3,000+ focused, high-quality meetings in just two days.
STARTUP PITCHES
Every year, we host an epic pitch battle for early and growth stage startups. Join us to see how 80 rising stars are shaking up the health tech scene with their out-of-the-box solutions.
EVENING ACTIVITIES
Once you’ve filled up on wisdom at the event, it’s time to fill up on fun. Get ready for a mind-blowing experience set against the backdrop of Barcelona’s cityscape.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

An exceptional experience for anyone in the health tech space. More than just insightful talks – it was a hub of industry leaders and top-notch invitees. The connections made here were invaluable, leading us to secure both investors and customers. Highly recommended for networking and growth.
MARIA FREITAS, UMORE

Health Tech Forward sets a commendable precedent, recognizing the invaluable insights that healthcare professionals bring to the table. This convergence of clinical practice and technological innovation is vital for steering startups towards impactful and successful healthcare solutions.
JOSE FERRER COSTA,
BADALONA SERVEIS ASSISTENCIALS

The best health tech event I've been to in Europe. Will certainly be coming back. A really high quality organisation, great attendees and just the right size.
ALEX TEMPLETON, QURED

An event that clearly got it right in terms of intention, content, size and quality - all managed and organised incredibly well.
AAHUTI RAI, FOUR POINTS

As an American, Health Tech Forward presented a fantastic opportunity to consider care models and innovations that are effective in the healthcare systems of other countries. I’m super grateful for the connections I made.
KAT McDAVITT, INNSENA

Truly enjoyed the Health Tech Forward conference and was very impressed with the quality of the speakers.
EDWARD KLIPHUIS,
SOFINNOVA PARTNERS
INTRODUCING OUR FIRST SPEAKERS

ABIGAIL BOLTON
Associate @ Optum Ventures

ALTUNA AKALIN
Head of Bioinformatics Platform @ Max Delbrück Center

ANDREAS RINGMAN UGGLA
Partner @ Serendipity Partners

ANNE FORSYTH
Director, Clinical Applications & Decision Support | Vice-President, Board of Directors @ Women's College Hospital | Digital Health Canada

ANNIE THERIAULT
Managing Partner @ Cross-Border Impact Ventures

BIBI SATTAR MARQUES
Partner @ Buenavista Equity Partners

CHRISTIAN LAUTNER
Managing Partner @ Heal Capital

DELPHINE DEMEESTERE
Director External Innovation @ Lonza

ERIC MACHADO
Director of Health Strategy @ Cigna Healthcare

GUILLEM MASFERRER
Partner @ Asabys

IDA LUKA – LOGNONÉ
Chief Officer, Health and Board of Management @ Allianz Partners

JAANIKA MERILO
Head of Digital Health & Care @ Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia

JOHANNES BLASCHKE
Partner @ Calm/Storm Ventures

Jorge Juan Fernández García JORGE JUAN FERNÁNDEZ GARCIÁ
Chief Innovation Officer @ Hospital Clínic de Barcelona

JULIEN DE SALABERRY
CEO & Founder @ Galen Growth

MADELEINE DURAND
Head of Strategy @ Bupa

MALIN JOHANSSON
Vice President Global Digital Health Partnerships and Integrated Treatment Solutions @ Novo Nordisk

MATIC MEGLIC
Board Member @ Stealth

MICAELA SEEMANN MONTEIRO
CMO for Digital Transformation @ CUF - Hospitais e Clínicas

RITESH PATEL
Chief Growth Officer @ Doceree

SAMANTHA JÉRUSALMY
Partner @ Elaia

SEBASTIAN ANASTASSIOU
Partner @ Nina Capital

SÍLVIA VINYES ROCA
Head of Innovation @ DKV Innolab

THOM RASCHE
Managing Partner @ Earlybird Health

VALENTINA ISETTA
Global AI Innovation Lead @ AstraZeneca

WARD BIJLSMA
Chief Medical Officer @ Equipe Zorgbedrijven

Jorge Juan Fernández García JORGE JUAN FERNÁNDEZ GARCIÁ
Chief Innovation Officer @ Hospital Clínic de Barcelona

JULIEN DE SALABERRY
CEO & Founder @ Galen Growth

MADELEINE DURAND
Head of Strategy @ Bupa

MALIN JOHANSSON
Vice President Global Digital Health Partnerships and Integrated Treatment Solutions @ Novo Nordisk

MATIC MEGLIC
Board Member @ Stealth

MICAELA SEEMANN MONTEIRO
CMO for Digital Transformation @ CUF - Hospitais e Clínicas

RITESH PATEL
Chief Growth Officer @ Doceree

SAMANTHA JÉRUSALMY
Partner @ Elaia

SEBASTIAN ANASTASSIOU
Partner @ Nina Capital

SÍLVIA VINYES ROCA
Head of Innovation @ DKV Innolab

THOM RASCHE
Managing Partner @ Earlybird Health

VALENTINA ISETTA
Global AI Innovation Lead @ AstraZeneca

WARD BIJLSMA
Chief Medical Officer @ Equipe Zorgbedrijven
WELCOME TO BARCELONA
The event venue, Palau de Congressos de Barcelona, is a symbol of modern-day Barcelona. Located in Montjuïc neighbourhood and surrounded by landmarks such as the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, this place is an award-winning architectural gem.
And now, it’s Health Tech Forward’s turn to make history within its walls. Mark December 3-4, 2025 in your calendar and join the coolest people in health tech.
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