The HITLAB Fall 2024 Digital Health Innovators Summit solidified its status as the largest digital health conference in New York City, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts for three impactful days of exploration, networking, and cutting-edge insights. With sessions spanning AI in healthcare, women’s health, health equity, medication adherence, supply chain innovation, wearables, and sustainable digital tools, the Summit served as a vital hub for advancing global health innovation. 

Day 1: Transforming Healthcare Through Technology 

Chair: John Hammitt, Global Director, HITLAB 

The opening day set the tone for the Summit, focusing on the role of technology in transforming patient care. Discussions delved into topics like investments and ventures in digital health, clinical trials, medication adherence and an overview on pharma’s role in digital health.  

 A key highlight was the Fall 2024 Breakthrough Alliance Challenge Pitch Competition, where six start-ups from around the globe presented their innovative digital health solutions to a panel of esteemed judges. 

The winners were: 

• 1st Place: Fibricheck (US / Belgium) – Revolutionizing cardiac monitoring with advanced digital tools. 

• 2nd Place: Memory Lane TV (US) – Enhancing cognitive health through innovative therapeutic platforms. 

• 3rd Place: BioTrillion (US) – Leveraging AI to enable precision healthcare. 

Honorable mentions included: 

• H24 Care (France): A groundbreaking home care platform. 

• Oragic (Armenia): A digital journaling and mental wellness platform. 

• Gals Bio (Israel): An innovative solution for menstrual health. 

Day 2: Advancing Women’s Health and Health Equity 

Chair: Amy West, Principal Advisor, HITLAB 

The second day spotlighted the critical need for innovation in women’s health and health equity. Speakers addressed the gaps in access to care, with sessions exploring how digital tools can empower underserved communities and improve patient outcomes globally. 

Some of the hot topics were AI in healthcare (diagnostics and treatment) value-based care and improved patient outcomes.  

We heard from some notable speakers including:  

• Vishakha Sharma, Sr Principal Data Scientist (Director), Roche,  

• Andrew Taylor, Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, Yale University School of Medicine  

• Daniel Zikovitz, Director Digital Innovation & AI, GE Healthcare  

Eache speaker shared actionable insights on integrating equity into digital health design. 

Day 3: Legal and Regulatory Innovations 

Chair: Kristopher Brown, Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP 

The final day focused on the legal and regulatory landscape shaping digital health. Experts discussed key challenges and opportunities as well as including sustainable digital health innovations, FDA pathways, and compliance strategies for emerging technologies. Other topics included wearables, disease management, global health and supply chain 

Panels featured renowned leaders such as  

• Emre Bektik, Research Fellow, Brigham and Women’s Hospital 

• Jamie Wisser, CEO, Actual HealthCare Solutions 

• Alex Condoleon, Chief Medical Affairs Officer, Pfizer 

• Xuemei Cai, MD, FAAN, Head of the Pfizer Innovation vic, Head of Digital Health Solutions, Pfizer 

• Davide Vigano, CEO, Sensoria Health 

• Kyle Christopher, Founder & CEO, MRG Health 

• Dr. David Berger, CEO, University Hospital at SUNY Downstate

• Laurent van Lerberghe, Founder & CEO, ballas invest 

Looking Ahead 

The HITLAB Fall 2024 Digital Health Innovators Summit celebrated innovation, collaboration, and impact. From revolutionary start-ups to established leaders, attendees left inspired and equipped to drive meaningful change in healthcare. 

Thank you to all the speakers, sponsors, and participants for making this Summit a resounding success. Together, we are shaping the future of health innovation. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the New York City Health Innovation Week (NYCHIW) and HITLAB Summit in Spring 2025!