Abu Dhabi Global Health Week Returns in 2025 with a focus on Health and Well-being
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 will take place from April 15 to 17, 2025.
- This year’s theme, “Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being,” will bring together global and regional stakeholders to drive collaboration, spark innovation, and advance solutions for a healthier future.
- Over 15,000 participants and 325 exhibitors are expected to attend.
- ADGHW Innovation Awards will celebrate groundbreaking advancements in healthcare
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector, announced the second edition of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW), taking place from April 15 to 17, 2025. The upcoming edition builds on the success of the inaugural event, which laid the groundwork for advancing global health priorities ADGHW ’25 serves as a year-round platform driving actionable outcomes and transformative strategies for the global health ecosystem.
With the theme “Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being”, ADGHW 2025 will bring together global and regional stakeholders to foster collaboration, spark innovation, and drive investment in solutions that advance healthcare and well-being.
H.E. Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), said: “Abu Dhabi Global Health Week demonstrates our commitment to driving impactful change in the global healthcare landscape. Together, we aim to redefine the future of health and well-being by accelerating collaboration, innovation, and investment”.
This year’s edition is expected to attract over 15,000 participants and 325 exhibitors, continuing to provide a vibrant forum for policymakers, researchers, innovators, and investors to exchange insights, build partnerships, and address critical healthcare challenges. It will spotlight specialised tracks including the Forum ADGHW, which will bring together global leaders to focus on collaborative efforts for a positive impact on global health. The event’s key topics and advancements reshaping healthcare, are centered around four thematic pillars:
- Health Longevity & Personalised Precision Medicine: Personalising the Future of Medicine
- Health System Resilience & Sustainability: Crafting Future-Ready Frameworks
- Digital Health & AI: Revolutionising Care Through Technology
- Investment in Health & Life Sciences: Driving Global Innovation Forward
ADGHW as a platform reflects global healthcare trends, driving the shift from reactive treatment to preventative, holistic health approaches. By spotlighting advancements in digital health and artificial intelligence, the event seeks to extend the definition of health beyond treatment, focusing on longevity, wellness, and overall quality of life. Participants will uncover groundbreaking innovations, deepen their expertise, and network with industry leaders, cementing ADGHW as a pivotal gathering for stakeholders in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
As part of this 2025 edition, the ADGHW Innovation Awards will celebrate groundbreaking advancements in healthcare, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration across the industry. These prestigious awards recognise individuals, organisations, and startups that have pioneered transformative solutions addressing critical challenges in global health. By spotlighting innovations that enhance patient outcomes, improve accessibility, and streamline healthcare delivery, the awards aim to inspire continued progress in the field.
Last year, the inaugural event facilitated 18 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs), and attracted over 11,500 visitors, 1,600 delegates from 97 countries. Among notable outcomes was the establishment of the Ma’an Health & Life Sciences Research Innovation Fund, which allocated over AED 19 million to 11 groundbreaking research projects. Additionally, the collaboration with Abu Dhabi ecosystem partners; Etihad, Abu Dhabi Ports, Abu Dhabi Airports, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, to establish Abu Dhabi as a regional life-science distribution hub.
Building on these successes, ADGHW 2025 aims to shape a future where innovation and collaboration lead to better health outcomes for all.