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The ECHAlliance Partner Program @ UNGA79

We invite you to be part of the ECHAlliance Gathering of Global Leadership @ Science Summit during UNGA79.
ECHAlliance will be involved in the United Nations Science Summit and Summit of the Future, culminating in an ECHAlliance day of dedicated programming, including Plenary Sessions and Roundtable Discussions on Sept 24th in New York (and virtually). On this day we will delve into two pivotal topics: Women’s Health and Data & Digital Innovation.

The event will be held both in person and virtually, with free registration available for all attendees. In-person participation will be at Cure: 345 Park Avenue South (second floor), New York.

You can join us as partners to showcase your organisation during the event. For more information contact heather@echalliance.com

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The ECHAlliance Partner Program @ UNGA79

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Tuesday, 24 September 2024 - 09:00

Ends at:

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 - 17:00

Event Location:

New York ,

United States

& Virtual

On the morning of 24th September, ECHAlliance and the Society for Women’s Health Research, will host the session “Women’s Unique Health Needs and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a call to action”.

We will discuss key developments and opportunities to advance women’s health care and research, with a focus on addressing disparities; the role of women in health care decision-making; access to preventive care; and representation in the women’s health workforce.

On the afternoon of 24th September, ECHAlliance will host an interactive Round Table discussion examining the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in delivering healthcare globally.

Called “Leveraging AI for Global Healthcare Delivery”, this Round Table will discuss the development and implementation of AI technologies, the importance of equitable access to health data, and strategies to mitigate ethical concerns and biases in AI applications. The session will also highlight the role of international collaboration and standardization in maximizing AI’s impact on global health outcomes.

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What to Expect

Topics: Women's Health & AI in Health

Interactive Sessions

Collaborative Opportunities

Innovation Showcase

In-person and Virtual

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Agenda

24th September - Women’s Unique Health Needs and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a call to action

9:00 – 9:10am - Welcome

Brian O'Connor, Chair, ECHAlliance The Global Health Connector
Irene O. Aninye, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Society for Women’s Health Research

9:10 – 9:40am - A Call to Action: Women's Unique Health Needs and the SDGs

Irene O. Aninye (Moderator), PhD, Chief Science Officer, Society for Women’s Health Research
Ru-fong Joanne Cheng, MD, FACOG, Director, Women's Health Innovations, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

9:40 – 10:30am - Transitioning Women’s Health from Treatment to Prevention

Nicole Althaus (Moderator), ECHAlliance US Ambassador
Capt. Aisha K. Brooks, DNP, MPH, RN, FAAN, Senior Health Policy Administrator, U.S. Public Health Service
Anuradha Gupta, President, Global Immunization, Sabin Vaccine Institute
Rachel Sturke, PhD, MPH, MIA, Acting Deputy Director, Fogarty International Center

10:30 – 10:45am - Networking Break

10:45 – 11:35am - Ensuring Accountability: Women in Research, Health Care,  and Policy Leadership

Magdalena Skipper (Moderator), Editor in Chief, Nature
Janine Austin Clayton, MD, FARVO, Director, Office of Research on Women's Health, National Institutes of Health
Carolyn Harris, Labour MP for Neath and Swansea East, UK Parliament

11:35am – 12:15pm - Perspectives from Women Leaders in Women’s Health

Irene O. Aninye (Moderator), PhD, Chief Science Officer, Society for Women’s Health Research
Janine Austin Clayton, MD, FARVO, Director, Office of Research on Women's Health, National Institutes of Health
Michele Barry, MD, FACP, Director for Center of Innovation in Global Health, Stanford University
Eleanor Nwadinobi, MBBS, EMA, FAAC, President, Medical Women’s International Association

12:15 – 12:30pm - Wrap-up & Adjourn Open Session

Irene O. Aninye (Moderator), PhD, Chief Science Officer, Society for Women’s Health Research

Recommendations and future actions
Opportunities to connect

13:30 – 14:30pm - Strengthening the Maternal Health Workforce

Closed Roundtable (by invitation only)

Irene O. Aninye (Moderator), PhD, Chief Science Officer, Society for Women’s Health Research
Marleen Temmerman, PhD, MPH, The Aga Khan University
Beth Battaglino, HealthyWomen

13:30 – 14:30pm - The Role of FemTech in the Women’s Health Care Ecosystem

Closed Roundtable (by invitation only)

Nicole Althaus (Moderator), ECHAlliance US Ambassador
Jess Guenzl, 137 Ventures
Janna Guinen, HLTH Foundation
Mitzi Krockover, Founder & CEO, Woman Centered, LLC.

24th September - Leveraging AI for Global Healthcare Delivery – A Round Table Discussion

3:00 – 4:30pm - Leveraging AI for Global Healthcare Delivery

Bleddyn Rees (Moderator), Deputy Chair, ECHAlliance The Global Health Connector
Bernardo Mariano Jr., Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO), Assistant Secretary-General, Office of Information and Communications Technology, United Nations
Hani Eskandar, Head of Digital Services, International Telecommunication Union
Dr Ain Aaviksoo, HeBA Clinic, Head of Development, Partner
Irene O. Aninye, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Society for Women’s Health Research
Professor Rachel Dunscombe, Chief Executive Officer, Open EHR International
Dr Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Chairman, UN – IGF
Kate Newhouse, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director at Kooth plc
Dr Henriette van Eijl, Deputy to the Director of D - People: Health & Society, Head of Unit - D3 - Health and Societal Transitions, European Commission DG Research and Innovation
Eric Thrailkill, Ambassador for HLTH Community
Dr. Tobias Silberzahn, Partner, McKinsey

Day 3

Match need and solution

A strong community is established with regular quarterly meetings, events and opportunities to network and collaborate.

Break down silos

We encourage and build collaboration across our International Network of Digital Health Ecosystems by building successful cooperation across geographic boundaries to build trust and learn from the experiences across different health systems.

Create economic growth

Ecosystems create mutually beneficial partnerships to improve the delivery of health and social care and provide real economic benefits – using the economic potential within the health economy to help grow the regions economy.

Transform healthcare

Our International Digital Health Ecosystems are multi-stakeholder groups with the patient at the core, driving the agenda, leading with the need.

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Previous editions

May

Linz,

Austria

08/05/2025 at 00:00 -

10/05/2025 at 00:00

12/03/2025 at 16:36 GMT+0100

May

Virtual

20/05/2025 at 00:00 -

30/05/2025 at 00:00

12/03/2025 at 16:36 GMT+0100

Mar

Reykjavik,

Iceland

17/03/2025 at 00:00 -

19/03/2025 at 00:00

12/03/2025 at 16:36 GMT+0100

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What to Expect

Topics: Women's Health & AI in Health

Interactive Sessions

Collaborative Opportunities

Innovation Showcase

In-person and Virtual

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Agenda

24th September - Women’s Unique Health Needs and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a call to action

9:00 – 9:10am - Welcome

9:10 – 9:40am - A Call to Action: Women's Unique Health Needs and the SDGs

9:40 – 10:30am - Transitioning Women’s Health from Treatment to Prevention

10:30 – 10:45am - Networking Break

10:45 – 11:35am - Ensuring Accountability: Women in Research, Health Care, and Policy Leadership

11:35am – 12:15pm - Perspectives from Women Leaders in Women’s Health

12:15 – 12:30pm - Wrap-up & Adjourn Open Session

13:30 – 14:30pm - Strengthening the Maternal Health Workforce

13:30 – 14:30pm - The Role of FemTech in the Women’s Health Care Ecosystem

24th September - Leveraging AI for Global Healthcare Delivery – A Round Table Discussion

3:00 – 4:30pm - Leveraging AI for Global Healthcare Delivery

Day 3

Match need and solution

Break down silos

Create economic growth

Transform healthcare

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Theme & Roundtable Sponsor

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