ABOUT THE DIGITAL HEALTH SUMMIT 2025 | 6th Edition
The Digital Health Summit 2025 took place on December 10th and 11th at the University of Madeira -Colégio dos Jesuítas, in Funchal. This event brought together healthcare leaders, technology experts, researchers, and innovators to explore the future of health and healthcare transformation.
Keynote speakers and industry experts presented solutions and discussed critical topics such as digital transformation in healthcare, cybersecurity challenges for hospitals, the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), artificial intelligence in diagnosis and treatment, and the data and technology needs of healthcare professionals.
The event also featured a Fair Event, where leading companies, organisations, and startups showcased their most innovative healthcare products, services, and digital solutions. This exhibition provides a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across the health and healthcare innovation landscape.
Pre-register for the 2026 edition and discover the latest in health tech innovation and shape the future of a more sustainable, secure, and innovative healthcare system.
CALL FOR PROJECTS | PITCH CEREMONY
STARTUPS CATEGORY
1st Place - Psycomeasure
Eduardo Barros
2nd Place - Virtuleap
Bebiana Sá Moura
3rd Place - Vitruvian Shield
Paulo Martins
STUDENTS CATEGORY
1st Place - Easy ID
ESEL
2nd Place - NarcoWake
FCUL
3rd Place - TranquilBite
FCUL
PHD & RESEARCHERS CATEGORY
1st Place - MYLeukaemia
Hugo Caires
2nd Place - Stakeholders’ perspectives as key drivers of health information management optimization: A system interoperability and data linkage approach
Tiago Costa
3rd Place - Tuning Metabolic Wellness across Women´s Life's Transitions: Incretins and Sex Hormones as Therapeutic Beacons
Rita Patarrão
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY | DECEMBER 1Oth , 2025
10:00- 12:00
Pitch Masterclass: From Idea to the Market Sucessfully!
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How to make a successful pitch to investors, potential clients and close deals
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How to prepare a financial plan with forecasts for Startups
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How to evaluate your Startup
14:00
REGISTRATION
14:30
Opening Session
15:00
Strategic Challenges of Healthcare in Portugal, Madeira, and the Azores: What Are the Paths to Sustainability and Innovation?
15:35
Cybersecurity in Healthcare and Critical Infrastructures – NIS 2 Directive, Prevention and Response to Cyber Incidents
16:20
COFFEE BREAK
16:45
Lessons from Cyberattacks on Hospitals and Cyber Incident Response
17:20
PITCH CEREMONY - H-INNOVA: HEALTH INNOVATION HUB CALL FOR PROJECTS - 6th Edition
17:50
CLOSING SESSION
18:10
CULTURAL MOMENT
THURSDAY | DECEMBER 11th , 2025
09:00
REGISTRATION
09:30
Opening Session
09:50
Infrastructures for Healthcare of the Future: Connectivity, Sustainability, and Resilience
10:15
COFFEE BREAK
10:35
Presentation of Innovative Healthcare Projects
11:20
Technological Solutions for Healthcare and Critical Clinical Connectivity: How 5G and Edge Computing Enhance Safety, Efficiency, and Quality of Care
12:05
Presentation of Innovative Projects from the H-INNOVA Ecosystem
12:30
LUNCH BREAK
14:15
AFTERNOON OPENING SESSION
14:50
Equity and Innovation in Healthcare: The Social Impact of Digitalization
15:30
Presentation of Innovative Projects from the H-INNOVA Ecosystem | STARTUP MADEIRA
16:10
COFFEE BREAK
16:50
PITCH CEREMONY - H-INNOVA: HEALTH INNOVATION HUB CALL FOR PROJECTS - 6th Edition
17:50
BREAK
18:00
WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT– CALL FOR PROJECTS | 6th EDITION
STUDENTS, PhD AND STARTUPS Category
18:10
CLOSING SESSION
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LOCATION
Colégio dos Jesuítas - Universidade da Madeira Funchal
PARTNERS
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