Session
Organizer 1: Private Sector, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 1: Mevish Vaishnav, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 2: Rajendra Gupta, Technical Community, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 3: El-noush Haitham, Government, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 2: Rajendra Gupta, Technical Community, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 3: El-noush Haitham, Government, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Format
Classroom
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: A 90-minute classroom format is ideal for this session because it allows for structured yet interactive engagement on a complex and evolving topic. 1. In-Depth Exploration – The topic of AI, patient empowerment, and clinician roles requires a nuanced discussion that goes beyond surface-level insights. A 90-minute session ensures enough time for expert presentations and audience participation. 2. Balanced Dialogue & Diverse Perspectives – The classroom format fosters a focused yet interactive environment, enabling meaningful exchange between speakers and participants. Attendees can engage through Q&A, live polling, and scenario-based discussions. 3. Actionable Takeaways – The format supports a structured flow, allowing time to present policy implications, debate challenges, and conclude with key takeaways and recommendations. This ensures that participants leave with practical insights applicable to policymaking and healthcare governance.
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: A 90-minute classroom format is ideal for this session because it allows for structured yet interactive engagement on a complex and evolving topic. 1. In-Depth Exploration – The topic of AI, patient empowerment, and clinician roles requires a nuanced discussion that goes beyond surface-level insights. A 90-minute session ensures enough time for expert presentations and audience participation. 2. Balanced Dialogue & Diverse Perspectives – The classroom format fosters a focused yet interactive environment, enabling meaningful exchange between speakers and participants. Attendees can engage through Q&A, live polling, and scenario-based discussions. 3. Actionable Takeaways – The format supports a structured flow, allowing time to present policy implications, debate challenges, and conclude with key takeaways and recommendations. This ensures that participants leave with practical insights applicable to policymaking and healthcare governance.
Policy Question(s)
How are national and international laws applied in cyberspace in the context of digital sovereignty?
How do current cross-border data flow frameworks address the legitimate needs of law enforcement to access digital evidence?
What role can data and AI play in tackling sustainability issues such as climate change, biodiversity, conservation and water scarcity?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will gain a nuanced understanding of the evolving relationship between technology and clinical care, exploring whether digital health innovations empower patients to replace or complement traditional healthcare providers. They will engage with diverse perspectives from clinicians, digital health entrepreneurs, policymakers, and patient advocates, fostering a balanced discussion on the opportunities and challenges of tech-driven healthcare models.
Attendees will leave with:
• Insights on the future role of clinicians in an AI-powered healthcare ecosystem.
• Real-world case studies and best practices on patient-led digital health solutions.
• Awareness of ethical, regulatory, and equity concerns in patient-driven care.
• Practical tools and frameworks to evaluate and implement responsible digital health strategies.
Through interactive discussions and live polling, this session will equip participants with critical thinking skills and actionable knowledge to navigate the digital transformation of healthcare.
Description:
As digital health solutions become more sophisticated, there is growing speculation about the role of clinicians in a technology-driven healthcare ecosystem. Will empowered patients and allied health professionals , equipped with AI-driven diagnostics, remote monitoring, and digital therapeutics, replace the need for traditional healthcare providers? Or will technology serve as a tool to enhance, rather than replace, clinical expertise? The session will explore the intersection of digital health, patient empowerment, and the evolving role of clinicians. We will examine how AI, wearable devices, and decentralized care models are shifting the balance of power in healthcare, enabling self-diagnosis, automated treatment recommendations, and digital-first interventions. The discussion will be structured around three key themes: 1. The Rise of the Tech-Empowered Patient – How digital tools are enabling individuals to take control of their health. 2. Challenges & Ethical Considerations – Issues of accuracy, liability, digital literacy, and equitable access in patient-led healthcare models. 3. The Future of Clinicians in a Tech-Driven World – Will AI and automation augment medical professionals, or make them obsolete? Featuring a diverse panel of experts—including healthcare professionals, digital health entrepreneurs, policymakers, and patient advocates—the session will provide real-world case studies, global best practices, and contrasting viewpoints to encourage a balanced debate. Through an interactive format, participants will engage in live polling, breakout discussions, and scenario-based problem-solving, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas. Ultimately, this session will challenge assumptions and spark a forward-thinking dialogue on how to navigate the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape while ensuring human-centered, equitable, and ethical technology integration.
As digital health solutions become more sophisticated, there is growing speculation about the role of clinicians in a technology-driven healthcare ecosystem. Will empowered patients and allied health professionals , equipped with AI-driven diagnostics, remote monitoring, and digital therapeutics, replace the need for traditional healthcare providers? Or will technology serve as a tool to enhance, rather than replace, clinical expertise? The session will explore the intersection of digital health, patient empowerment, and the evolving role of clinicians. We will examine how AI, wearable devices, and decentralized care models are shifting the balance of power in healthcare, enabling self-diagnosis, automated treatment recommendations, and digital-first interventions. The discussion will be structured around three key themes: 1. The Rise of the Tech-Empowered Patient – How digital tools are enabling individuals to take control of their health. 2. Challenges & Ethical Considerations – Issues of accuracy, liability, digital literacy, and equitable access in patient-led healthcare models. 3. The Future of Clinicians in a Tech-Driven World – Will AI and automation augment medical professionals, or make them obsolete? Featuring a diverse panel of experts—including healthcare professionals, digital health entrepreneurs, policymakers, and patient advocates—the session will provide real-world case studies, global best practices, and contrasting viewpoints to encourage a balanced debate. Through an interactive format, participants will engage in live polling, breakout discussions, and scenario-based problem-solving, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas. Ultimately, this session will challenge assumptions and spark a forward-thinking dialogue on how to navigate the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape while ensuring human-centered, equitable, and ethical technology integration.
Expected Outcomes
Participants will gain insights into the evolving role of clinicians and the impact of digital health tools on patient empowerment. The session will challenge assumptions, encouraging critical thinking about AI’s role in healthcare.
Key takeaways will include policy considerations for balancing patient autonomy with clinician oversight and best practices from global digital health initiatives.
As a follow-up, the session may contribute to IGF discussions on Health & Technology Governance, potentially leading to a white paper summarizing key insights and recommendations. It may also spark future workshops, collaborations, or policy dialogues on digital health governance.
Hybrid Format: To ensure a rich and inclusive hybrid experience, the session will integrate seamless interaction between on-site and online participants through:
1. Real-Time Engagement – A dedicated online moderator will facilitate interaction between virtual and in-person attendees, ensuring that remote participants can ask questions, contribute to discussions, and engage in polls.
2. Interactive Tools – We will use live polling, Q&A platforms ( Slido ), and chat-based discussion boards to foster engagement and capture diverse viewpoints.
3. Breakout & Discussion Spaces – Both online and on-site attendees will participate in scenario-based problem-solving discussions through hybrid breakout rooms, ensuring equal participation.
4. Enhanced Accessibility – Key session insights will be shared via real-time captions, live transcripts, and collaborative documents (e.g., Google Docs) to ensure inclusivity.
This approach ensures an engaging, interactive, and equitable experience for all participants, regardless of location.