Program Pillars

Program Pillars: Health First Summit 2027

The Health First Summit delivers a full day of high-impact content, collaboration, and connection. Running from 8:30am to 5:00pm, the program is built around powerful pillars that showcase the pioneers, first movers and disruptors shaping the future of healthcare in Australia.

Across the day, delegates will experience and engage in thought-provoking panels, debates and lightning talks across two dynamic streams:

1. Health First plenary stream
2. STEM careers forum concurrent stream.

All Summit speakers, panellists, and facilitators are carefully selected by the Program Committee based on their impact and influence as pioneers, disruptors, and first movers of meaningful change.

We will be issuing a formal call for speakers by the end of July/early August to attract leaders who are pioneering change and transforming first-of-its-kind ideas into real-world, measurable impact. The Program Committee is particularly interested in speakers who can share real-world case studies, lessons learned and practical frameworks that others can build on. Submit your expression of interest (EOI) here.

PROGRAM PILLARS

HEALTH FIRST PLENARY STREAM

These topics are used as a guide for the speaker submissions and do not represent the final Summit program.

Care Delivery

Led by those who have redefined how healthcare is delivered, setting new benchmarks for patient care and outcomes.

Health Policy

Shaped by innovators who have influenced health policies to drive meaningful change for patients, the healthcare sector and the health system.

Innovation

Championed by those who have introduced pioneering health technologies and bold approaches that challenge the status quo.

AI & Digital Health

Led by pioneers leveraging AI and digital solutions to transform care delivery, decision-making, and patient experiences.

Funding & Access

Driven by trailblazers who have redefined access and shaped investment strategies that make care more equitable.

Preventive Health

Powered by first movers who have successfully brought disruptive health technologies or solutions to market.

STEM CAREERS FORUM

The STEM & Future Workforce Careers Forum runs as a concurrent stream from 1pm-5pm during the Summit, giving STEM professionals exposure to industry leaders, mentoring opportunities, practical insights into industry career paths, and future-focused skills.

This Summit stream supports the nationwide effort to strengthen Australia’s STEM pipeline and future workforce. For partners, it is a meaningful opportunity to help develop and be recognised for developing the next generation of STEM leaders.

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

✉️healthfirst@healthindustryhub.com.au 🌐healthindustryhub.com.au/health-first-summit/

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