Program Committee

Inaugural Program Committee: Health First Summit 2027

Set to redefine the healthcare narrative, the Health First Summit, taking place on 18 February 2027 in Sydney, brings together leaders who are pioneering change and transforming first-of-its-kind ideas into real-world impact.

The inaugural Program Committee for the Health First Summit incorporates a group of leaders who bring deep expertise from across the healthcare ecosystem. With a sharp focus on action over rhetoric, the Committee is shaping a program grounded in implementation and real-world outcomes, while fostering meaningful cross-sector collaboration.

A call for speakers will be issued in July, with the Program Committee guiding the selection process. All Summit speakers and panellists will be carefully selected based on their impact and influence as pioneers and disruptors of meaningful change.

We thank the Committee for their leadership, generosity, and commitment to advancing patient-centred impact.

Dean Whiting

CEO, Pathology Technology Australia (PTA)

Deidre Mackechnie

CEO, Australian Patient Advocacy Alliance (APAA)

Elizabeth de Somer

CEO, Medicines Australia (MA)

Dr Erin Evans

CEO, Industry Genomics Network Alliance (InGeNA)

Ian Burgess

CEO, Medical Technology Association Australia (MTAA)

Jodi Long

CEO, Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC)

Nic Woods

Chief Health Officer APAC, Bupa

Kieran Schneemann

Independent Policy Consultant & Co-Founder, Ondina & Axis Health Co

Dr Gisela Mautner

Principal and Founder of ‘The Mautner Docs’(STEM stream only)

Jodi Tainton

President, Medical Affairs Professionals in Australasia (MAPA) (STEM stream only)

Dr Melina Georgousakis

Former CEO, Franklin Women (STEM stream only)

Break the cycle. Lead the change. Redefine a new benchmark for healthcare.

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The Health First Summit is proudly hosted by Health Industry Hub and Hunton Executive.