calendar-IconJanuary 20 - 24, 2025

Davos, Switzerland

Novartis is attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting from January 20-24, 2025, in Davos, Switzerland. The meeting brings together nearly 3,000 leaders from over 130 countries, and 350 governmental leaders, including 60 heads of states and governments, from all key regions.

WEF posts from our delegates

  • “Why more diverse voices can drive change and rebuild trust in healthcare.” - Karen Hale, Chief Legal Officer, Novartis. Read more
  • "Responsible AI in medicine is about balancing innovation with ethics." - Klaus Moosmayer, Chief Ethics, Risk and Compliance Officer, Novartis. Read more

Sessions

calendar-IconJanuary 20, 2025

clock-Icon11:00 - 11:30 CET

Online

From Innovation to Impact: Leveraging Physician Insights to Advance Women's Health and Commercialize Innovative Products

Ingrid Zhang, Chief Commercial Officer International, Novartis, joins this panel to explore key findings from the HBA Think Tank and FemTechnology’s global survey of physicians, exploring their perceptions of effectively treating women and the challenges they face. Panelists will discuss how gaps in sex- and gender-specific data impact the successful commercialization of innovative therapies and how they are bridging the gaps between innovation and implementation in commercialization practices. This conversation will cover actionable strategies to empower physicians with the knowledge and resources needed to ensure women have equitable access to cutting-edge treatments.

calendar-IconJanuary 20, 2025

clock-Icon15:00 - 15:30 CET

Online

The Power of Inclusive Leadership

In a world defined by constant change, leaders must transcend traditional metrics. Conscious leadership is the key to unlocking innovation, fostering inclusion, and driving sustainable growth. Join Patrick Horber, President, International, Novartis, for a dynamic discussion on how inclusive leadership can transform your organization. We'll delve into strategies for amplifying underrepresented voices, creating a culture of belonging, and inspiring global teams to achieve extraordinary results. 

calendar-IconJanuary 21, 2025

clock-Icon09:30 - 10:00 CET

Online

Transforming Women’s Health Through Data and Innovation

Hannah Perry, Chief Diversity and Culture Officer, Novartis, joins this panel discussion to share her thoughts on the disparities in understanding and addressing women’s health needs and explore actionable strategies to bridge these gaps and drive systemic change in healthcare systems and workplace practices and policies.

calendar-IconJanuary 21, 2025

clock-Icon15:45 - 16:30 CET

Davos, Switzerland

The AI-Driven Evolution of Urban Health

Featuring a keynote from Dr. Joerg Reinhardt, Chair of the Board of Directors of Novartis and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Novartis Foundation, and a panel of renowned experts and thought leaders, our event will delve into how the convergence of precision health technologies can transform urban health systems from reactive to proactive, predictive, and preventive. 

The session will culminate in the launch of the Davos Declaration on Urban Heart Health, a global coordinated effort to mobilize resources to improve heart health and address inequities in urban populations.

calendar-IconJanuary 22, 2025

clock-Icon10:15 - 11:15 CET

Online

Health and Prosperity through Prevention

Over the past century, global life expectancy has more than doubled due to advances in vaccines, medical treatments and preventive care, bolstering both well-being and economic prosperity. Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan will be joined by key industry leaders to discuss how leaders can coordinate efforts to further implement the use of cutting-edge technology and data to improve public health.

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calendar-IconJanuary 22, 2025

clock-Icon12:30 - 13:00 CET

Building Equitable Healthcare Ecosystems: Advancing Inclusion Through Data and Action

Karen Hale, Chief Legal Officer, Novartis, joins this panel to explore how companies can leverage data and actionable strategies to build equitable healthcare ecosystems. Drawing insights from the HBA Think Tank and FemTechnologys recent workplace survey, panelists will discuss how to foster representative workforces, drive supplier diversity and align corporate practices with the needs of diverse patient populations.