Advancing Technology, Policy
and Care for a Viable and Inclusive
Healthcare System
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Divani Caravel Hotel, Ilissos Hall
As health systems worldwide grapple with rising costs, demographic shifts, along with attempts to maintain financial sustainability of healthcare, this conference will examine how global trends in healthcare financing, alongside technological innovation and policy evolution, impact national healthcare strategies and patient access. The 15th Annual Conference “The Future of Healthcare in Greece will bring together experts, policymakers, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, and patient representatives to explore the key forces shaping the future of healthcare.
This year’s conference under the theme “Advancing Technology, Policy, and Care for a Viable and Inclusive Healthcare System” will delve into how advancements in digital health, AI-driven diagnostics, telemedicine, and personalized treatment can revolutionize the way healthcare is delivered.
With the goal of creating a healthcare system that is equitable, efficient, and capable of meeting the challenges of an aging population and increasing demand for healthcare services, attendees will engage in thought-provoking discussions on cutting-edge innovations, regulatory frameworks, and strategic partnerships.
Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, the conference will provide a collaborative space for sharing insights and forging the path towards a viable and inclusive healthcare ecosystem that is adaptive to future needs. The conference will serve as a platform for forward-thinking dialogue, offering solutions that align fiscal responsibility with equitable access to quality care.
During the last 14 years, the conference has hosted 180 distinguished international speakers representing:
♦ World Health Organization ♦ World Bank ♦ European Commission ♦ OECD ♦ European Patients Forum ♦ United Nations High Commissioner ♦ EUCOPE ♦ EFPIA ♦ European Medicines Agency ♦ London School of Economics ♦ University of Cambridge ♦ City University ♦ SDA Bocconi School of Management ♦ University of Connecticut ♦ University College-London ♦ NOVA University of Lisbon
Every year the Conference is attended by 500 delegates, whereas the past 14 years it has attracted approx. 6.500 live viewers via our live-streaming service and the conference videos reached 55.500 views.
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Organizing Committee
President:
- Nikos Maniadakis, Professor of Health Services Evaluation, Management and Policy, Department of Public Health Policy, University of West Attica
Members:
- Nikos Dedes, Secretary General, Greek Patients’ Association (GPA), President of the Association of people living with HIV/AIDS “Positive Voice”
- Nelly Kapsi, Editor in Chief, HealthDaily
- Georgia Kourlamba, Assistant Professor of Public Health Nursing-Prevention, Department of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Athanassios Lopatatzidis, MSc, PhD, FRSS Group Commercial Executive Director Affidea
- Dimitrios Nikas*, President of the Association of Enterprises of Medical & Biotechnological Products (SEIV), Country Managing Director Medtronic
- Athanasios Papamichos, Chairman and Co-Founder NanoNeuroschiences Inc, President and CEO of the International Healthcare Management Solutions Inc
Speakers
Conference Highlights:
At the European and global level, discussions will explore:
- The impact of geopolitical shifts on healthcare resilience and innovation.
- AI and medical technology as drivers of efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Evolving health policies and their implications for financing models.
- Global healthcare financing challenges, including rising pharmaceutical costs, reimbursement strategies, and the role of public-private partnerships.
For Greece, a comprehensive assessment of the healthcare system will be presented, focusing on:
- Epidemiological profile and burden of disease.
- Unmet needs and barriers to healthcare access.
- Gaps in policy and system inefficiencies.
- Financing challenges in the Greek healthcare system, highlighting the need for sustainable reforms.
Main Sessions of the Conference will focus on:
Through four in-depth sessions, the conference will address:
- The role of digital health & medical technology in improving patient care while optimizing costs.
- The latest challenges in pharmaceutical policy and the financial burden of therapies.
- The importance of citizen engagement and eliminating healthcare inequalities.
- Strategies for a financially viable, inclusive, and resilient healthcare system
Who should Attend?
- Members of the Greek Parliament
- Senior government officials
- Representatives of healthcare institutions
- Public and private health services providers
- Financial and corporate organizations
- Senior executives from health and pharma industries
- Health economists
- Health Policy experts
- Doctors
- Patient advocates & patient group representatives
- Academics
- Researchers
- Journalists
Statements of Key Leads
Sponsors
Affidea is a leading private healthcare provider in Europe, operating in 15 countries. In Greece since 2005, it offers a nationwide network of diagnostic centers contracted with EOPYY, public, and private insurers. The centers feature state-of-the-art medical technology, including MRI, CT scans, 3D mammography, and ultrasound, prioritizing patient comfort and safety. Affidea centers are ISO 9001 certified, and clinical labs are accredited by ESYD under ISO 15189. They have also earned a spot on the “EuroSafe Wall of Stars” for radiation protection excellence with the Dose Excellence program for CT scans. Affidea is growing by expanding its services and centers while transitioning to a “smart medical center” model that focuses on digital processes and environmental sustainability.
Η EY δημιουργεί έναν καλύτερο εργασιακό κόσμο, παράγοντας νέα αξία για τους πελάτες, τους ανθρώπους, την κοινωνία και τον πλανήτη, οικοδομώντας, παράλληλα, εμπιστοσύνη στις κεφαλαιαγορές. Αξιοποιώντας τα δεδομένα, την τεχνητή νοημοσύνη και προηγμένες τεχνολογίες, οι ομάδες της EY βοηθούν τους πελάτες να διαμορφώσουν το μέλλον με αυτοπεποίθηση και να βρουν απαντήσεις για τις πιο σημαντικές προκλήσεις του σήμερα και του αύριο. Με ενεργή παρουσία σχεδόν 100 ετών στην ελληνική αγορά, η EY λειτουργεί σήμερα γραφεία σε Αθήνα, Θεσσαλονίκη και Πάτρα, προσφέροντας ευρύ φάσμα υπηρεσιών στους πελάτες της.
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