DHN Policy Roundtable Chennai

The Next Frontier of Connected & Intelligent Healthcare

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Driving the Next Phase of Healthcare Transformation

The DHN Policy Roundtable - Chennai will bring together leaders from healthcare, technology, government, academia and industry to discuss the future of healthcare in Tamil Nadu.

The discussion will focus on how AI, connected care and better use of health data can improve patient outcomes and make healthcare more efficient and accessible. It will also explore how Tamil Nadu can strengthen its healthcare innovation ecosystem and scale solutions beyond major cities.

The aim is to identify practical priorities and opportunities for collaboration to drive meaningful change in healthcare.

Why This Roundtable

The future of healthcare will not be built by one institution, one technology, or one policy.

It will be shaped through collaboration between hospitals, government, industry, innovators, academia, and the broader healthcare ecosystem.

The DHN Policy Roundtable is designed to facilitate exactly those conversations.

Hosted in a confidential, closed-door setting, the roundtable enables healthcare leaders to openly discuss emerging opportunities, systemic challenges, policy priorities, and practical strategies that can accelerate meaningful transformation across India's healthcare landscape.

Why Chennai

Chennai is a leading healthcare hub, known for its hospitals, medical expertise and strong healthcare ecosystem. Its growing focus on technology and innovation creates opportunities to improve patient care and strengthen collaboration across the industry.

The Chennai roundtable will explore how the city can build on these strengths to advance AI adoption, connected care and healthcare innovation, with solutions that can scale across India and beyond.

Theme

The Next Frontier of Connected & Intelligent Healthcare

Healthcare is moving beyond basic digitisation towards more connected, intelligent and patient-focused care. This roundtable will explore how AI, better data sharing and healthcare innovation can improve patient outcomes, strengthen hospital operations and expand access to quality care.

The focus will be on identifying practical priorities for Tamil Nadu to build a stronger, more connected healthcare ecosystem over the next three years.

The Conversations That Matter

The Next Frontier of Connected & Intelligent Healthcare

Chennai’s strong healthcare ecosystem presents an opportunity to advance AI adoption, improve patient care and strengthen healthcare innovation. The discussion will explore how technology, collaboration and better use of health data can build more connected, efficient and accessible healthcare systems across Tamil Nadu.

Key discussion areas

  • AI adoption and intelligent hospitals
  • Connected care, patient experience and data interoperability
  • Clinical validation and hospital–startup collaboration
  • MedTech innovation and industry–academia partnerships
  • Healthcare workforce and operational efficiency
  • Scaling technology-enabled care beyond major cities
Leadership Question

What must Chennai and Tamil Nadu prioritise today to build a more connected, intelligent and accessible healthcare ecosystem?

Agenda

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks by Digital Health News (DHN)
Track 1 The Intelligent Health System From Digital Adoption to AI-Enabled, Connected Care
12:15 PM - 12:55 PM
Discussion 1: The AI-Ready Hospital What does it actually take to move from experimenting with AI to becoming an AI-enabled health system?
12:55 PM - 01:35 PM
Discussion 2: Building the Connected Patient Journey Can we design healthcare around the patient journey rather than individual systems and departments?
01:35 PM - 01:50 PM
Networking Lunch
Track 2 Tamil Nadu: Building the Next Healthcare Innovation Engine From a Strong Healthcare Market to a Scalable HealthTech Ecosystem
01:50 PM - 02:30 PM
Discussion 3: The Tamil Nadu Advantage. Can Chennai Become a Global HealthTech Hub? Chennai already has hospitals, talent, manufacturing and academia. What is needed to convert these strengths into a globally competitive HealthTech ecosystem?
02:30 PM - 03:10 PM
Discussion 4: Scaling Healthcare Beyond the Metros How can technology extend the capabilities of leading health systems beyond Chennai into Tier II, Tier III and underserved markets?
03:10 PM - 03:45 PM
Leadership Roundtable: Five Priorities for the Next Three Years A Candid Discussion on Advancing AI, Data & Interoperability, Connected Care, Innovation & MedTech, and Access & Scale
03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing & DHN Chennai Action Note Key Takeaways, Closing Reflections & Action Priorities

Who Will Be in the Room

The roundtable will convene senior leaders from across India's healthcare ecosystem, including:

Hospitals & Health Systems

CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CMIOs, COOs, Heads of Digital Transformation, Innovation Leaders, Smart Hospital Leaders.

Government & Policy

ABDM ecosystem leaders, Mission Directors, Public Health Leaders, Policy Advisors, Government representatives.

Healthcare Innovation Ecosystem

HealthTech founders, AI leaders, Digital Health experts, Clinical Informatics leaders, Healthcare IT companies, Cybersecurity leaders, Research institutions, Investors, and ecosystem partners.

Expected Outcomes

The DHN Policy Roundtable – Chennai aims to identify practical priorities and opportunities for collaboration that can accelerate healthcare transformation.

About DHN Policy Roundtable

The DHN Policy Roundtable is an invitation-only leadership initiative that convenes senior decision-makers to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of healthcare.

Each edition brings together leaders from hospitals, government, HealthTech, academia, and industry to exchange perspectives, address critical priorities, and foster collaboration that drives meaningful change across the healthcare ecosystem.

About Digital Health News

Digital Health News is India's no. 1 platform dedicated to digital health, healthcare technology, innovation, policy, and leadership.

Through high-impact events, original research, industry insights, and strategic collaborations, DHN connects the leaders shaping the future of healthcare and enables conversations that translate into action.

Request an Invitation

Participation in the DHN Policy Roundtable | Chennai is by invitation only.

To express your interest or explore partnership opportunities, please connect with the Digital Health News team.

Email: info@digitalhealthnews.com