Blind Spots in Women's Health, collaboration for...

Name: Blind Spots in Women's Health, collaboration for...
Start: 2026-04-02
Location: INSEAD The Business School for the World, Al Khatem Tower

Apr

Date

2 Apr (Thursday)

Time

Thu, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Venue

INSEAD The Business School for the World, Al Khatem Tower

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Blind Spots in Women's Health: Collaboration for Impact is a groundbreaking conference co-organized by the INSEAD Healthcare Management Initiative and the Women's Health Innovation Council (WHIC).

The event is designed to address critical, often overlooked gaps in women's healthcare by bringing together a cross-sectoral group of innovators, clinicians, investors, and policymakers.

The conference takes place as part of a broader momentum for healthcare innovation in the UAE. Other notable regional events around the same time include:

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Context in Abu Dhabi

•Date & Time: Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM GST.

•Location: INSEAD Middle East Campus, Al Khatem Tower, Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

•Type: Professional Healthcare & Innovation Conference.

•Registration: Tickets and registration are available through Eventbrite.

•Objective: To spotlight "blind spots"—under-researched and underfunded areas such as brain and heart health, menopause, femtech, and workplace wellness.

•Focus Areas: The program explores women’s health through three primary lenses: clinical, technological, and investment.

•Economic Impact: Speakers will discuss the "capital allocation gap," exploring how closing health disparities could potentially unlock over $1 trillion in global GDP.

•Featured Speakers: The event features prominent leaders including Maaike Steinebach, Sophie van Dijk, Dr. Pascale Anglade, Laila Abdel Wareth, and Lucy Chow.

•International Conference on Women’s Health and Public Policy: Scheduled for March 31, 2026, in Abu Dhabi.

•Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) 2026: A massive international gathering at the ADNEC Centre from April 7–9, 2026.

•GCC Menopause Hub Summit: Taking place on April 11, 2026, at Jumeirah Saadiyat Island.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026