Welcome to Innovating for Impact!
Transforming healthcare in underserved communities.
With an estimated five billion people around the world lacking access to safe, affordable surgery, innovative solutions in global health have never been more critical.
Operation Smile is leading the way in the use of AI technology to improve care for the patients and communities we serve. We are delighted to invite you as our guest to hear more about this life-changing work and meet some of the inspiring innovators helping us to drive real change in global health.
Here is a taster of what you can look forward to.
Film screening – BBC StoryWorks ‘Beyond the Code’
See our groundbreaking mini documentary showcasing Operation Smile’s use of AI to streamline the surgical evaluation process for patients with cleft conditions.
Hear from our panel of industry experts, all with a shared passion for driving innovation in healthcare.
The panel will be anchored by Dr Caroline Yao, plastic surgeon and senior vice president of research and patient metrics at Operation Smile who will speak about her pioneering work with Microsoft’s ‘AI for good’ programme, which is featured in the BBC StoryWorks film.
Dr Yao will be joined by Golda Fania, Founder & Executive Director, MAWA Health Ltd. Strategist in Digital Health Policy, Governance, and Systems Strengthening, Thought Leader on Diaspora Engagement & Nordic-Africa Affairs and Ricardo Martin, Managing Director of Johnson & Johnson Med Tech UK and Ireland.
The panel will be led by MC Astrid Sundberg, speaker, changemaker and Executive Director at Operation Smile Norway, with a Q & A session to follow.
Drinks Reception
Take the conversation further during our complimentary drinks reception with fellow attendees.
