Innovation without infrastructure: Digital health lessons from low-resource settings

29 Oct 2026
Hall 3
AI in healthcare , Building better health
Some of the most creative and impactful digital health innovation is happening in places with the fewest resources. From rural communities to low-income health systems, clinicians and innovators are finding practical ways to improve access, connectivity and care despite significant infrastructure challenges. This session will explore inspiring real-world examples of digital innovation in hard-to-reach settings, and ask what frontline teams can learn about designing simple, scalable and sustainable solutions.
Chairperson
Louise Thwaites
Louise Thwaites, Professor - Oxford University Clinical Research Unit
Speakers
Shubs Upadhyay
Shubs Upadhyay, Digital health consultant and host - Global Perspectives on Digital Health Podcast
Gwydion Williams
Gwydion Williams, Deputy Director AI for Health - PATH
Eva Coates
Eva Coates, Paediatric Surgeon and Founder - Clinical AI Partners Oxford