What is the future of virtual health and digital care?
This Open House Webinar is an interactive discussion with the industry leaders, WHO experts, and digital health innovators who are shaping the future of connected care.
Brought to you by the HIMSS Virtual Care Community, this event showcases our 2025 priorities, real-world virtual care innovations and global partnerships.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the global priorities and 2025 vision of the HIMSS Virtual Care Community
- Learn about real-world implementations of virtual care from case study presenters
- Gain insight into WHO's strategic direction for virtual health and digital access
- Explore the role of AI and innovation in scaling sustainable virtual care models
Session overview:
- Welcome – Dr. Ahmed Salah & Juli Hysenbelli
- Intro on behalf of HIMSS – Amber Hidding
- Introduction to the Virtual Care Community and Priorities – Mario Ravic
- Keynote Speaker 1 – Mr. Ahmad Awada: Ambient AI and Implementation in Healthcare
- Keynote Speaker 2 – Mr. Clayton Hamilton: Enabling the Transition to Inclusive Virtual Care in the WHO European Region
- Fireside Chat – All three speakers, moderated by Juli Hysenbelli & Dr. Ahmed Salah
- Q&A Session – Audience questions directed to the panel
- Closing Note – Mario Ravic
Filmed on 9 October 2025
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