The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA) 2025, Africa's leading platform for exploring the latest trends and technologies shaping the healthcare industry, will return to Johannesburg on 22 – 23 October 2025 for its 10th annual edition. Organised by IT News Africa, the event will gather senior healthcare professionals, government leaders, innovators, and technology providers from across Africa and beyond.

Themed "Connected Care, Smarter Systems: Building a Digitally Resilient African Health Ecosystem," HISA 2025 will feature a robust agenda that covers critical areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, telemedicine, big data analytics, and digital transformation strategies for both public and private healthcare sectors.

Confirmed keynote and panel speakers include:

Dr Richard Friedland, Group CEO, Netcare Dr.

Boris Konrad, Neuroscientist, AI and Memory Expert, Radboudumc (Germany) Andrew Raynes, CIO & SIRO, Royal Papworth Hospital (UK) Nhlanhla Xaba, ICT Manager: Governance & Information Management, Mediclinic Rajeev Eashwari, President, South African Health Informatics Association Taryn Lotz, Head of IT, Aspen Pharmacare Craig Killeen, CEO, Medinformer Joost Pielage, CTO, Quro Medical Quantin van Rensburg, CIO, Platinum Health Medical Scheme Ish Hendricks, CEO, Netclinic

With Africa's healthcare industry undergoing rapid transformation, HISA 2025 offers a unique opportunity for stakeholders to gain actionable insights and forge meaningful partnerships. Delegates will benefit from:

Visionary keynote presentations from local and international thought leaders Expert-led panel discussions tackling pressing healthcare challenges and opportunities Exhibition showcases of innovative solutions, products, and services Networking opportunities with policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators

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"HISA 2025 is not just a conference, it is where the future of African healthcare takes shape," said the event organisers. "The event provides a powerful platform for collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of ideas that can positively impact healthcare systems across the continent."