Global Digital Health Summit 2025 in Mumbai: A Transforming Event

September 18, 2025

The city of Mumbai is preparing to host one of the most significant healthcare technology events of the year — the Global Digital Health Summit 2025 (GDHS 2025). Scheduled from September 19 to 21, 2025, at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre, this summit is expected to bring together more than 2,000 delegates from 193 countries.

The event aims to showcase how Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital tools, and new technologies are transforming global healthcare. It also highlights India’s growing role as a digital health leader. Over three days, the summit will serve as a hub for policymakers, innovators, clinicians, researchers, and tech entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and explore future-ready solutions.

A Global Platform for Digital Health

GDHS 2025 is backed by several prominent Indian government bodies, making it a key event on the international health calendar. Supporters include the Ministry of AYUSH, the National Human Rights Commission, the Government of Telangana, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

MeitY has also officially designated GDHS 2025 as a Pre-Summit event for the upcoming AI Impact Summit 2026. This year’s summit theme is “RESET” — emphasizing the need to rethink and reset how digital innovation and AI can reshape healthcare systems.

World-Class Speakers and Delegates

The summit features an impressive lineup of international and Indian speakers, including:

• Vinton G. Cerf – Vice President at Google and one of the founding fathers of the internet
• Joseph C. Kvedar – Co-Chair of GDHS and Professor at Harvard Medical School
• Ram Charan – Global business strategist and bestselling author
• Ajinkya Rahane – Indian cricketer, speaking on wellness, health, and high-performance lifestyle

Senior Indian government officials will also attend, such as:

• Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH
• Rajeev Raghuvanshi, Drugs Controller General of India
• Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY & CEO of IndiaAI Mission

Major Announcements and New Initiatives

Several groundbreaking initiatives will be unveiled at GDHS 2025, including:

• AI Pyramid Framework – A structured approach for safely integrating AI into healthcare systems
• AI Certification for Healthcare – A Level-1 program offering global Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits for delegates
• Launch of ABDM 2.0 – A new version of India’s digital health mission to strengthen health data systems and digital public infrastructure

The event will also host a Digital Health Expo, where startups and established companies will showcase innovative technologies such as AI-based diagnostic tools, wearable health devices, telemedicine platforms, and smart hospital systems.

To inspire innovation, the summit will conclude with Digital Health Innovation Awards honoring individuals, startups, and organizations making exceptional contributions to healthcare technology.

Building the Future of AI in Healthcare

Summit Chair Rajendra Pratap Gupta, former advisor to the Union Health Minister, said the goal is to turn delegates into creators of AI, not just users.

“Today, more than 99% of people in healthcare use AI passively, while less than 1% create it. Our mission is to change that mindset,” he noted.

Sessions will focus on topics such as ethical AI regulation, patient safety, global standards, policy frameworks, and the digital health workforce of the future.

Why It Matters for India and the World

For India, GDHS 2025 is a chance to showcase its digital health capabilities and position itself as a global hub for health-tech innovation. The summit will attract experts, regulators, investors, and innovators who will shape how AI and digital solutions are deployed worldwide.

It also highlights the importance of balancing innovation with responsibility. By creating standards and frameworks, GDHS 2025 could influence global policy, promote safe AI adoption, and help countries build resilient health systems.

As digital technology becomes central to healthcare, this summit signals a shift — from fragmented approaches to unified, collaborative global action.

The Road Ahead

The three-day summit promises keynote talks, panel discussions, networking sessions, and live demonstrations. Attendees will learn how AI and digital technologies can improve patient care, accelerate medical training, and strengthen healthcare infrastructure.

GDHS 2025 is more than an event — it is a movement to reimagine global health in the digital age. With its scale, ambition, and participation, it may set the tone for the next decade of innovation in healthcare.