12 June 2025 | Sydney
Driving Patient-Centred innovation
Why Attend
- 1Valuable Insights
- 2Candid Discussions
- 3Networking Opportunities
- 4Expert Speakers
2025 Speakers
Nasir Kenea
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Dr Pauline Erica Tay
Director
Pauline leads the National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC) as Director, facilitating the innovation, development, commercialisation and adoption of health technologies at public hospital clusters in Singapore. Prior to this, she helmed the Innovation and Enterprise Directorate at the National Research Foundation of the Prime Minister’s Office, developing key signatures in Singapore’s tech ecosystem, such as the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH), SGInnovate, Deep Tech Venture Funds and Accelerators, international and public-private partnerships. Pauline has also served in industry as the Chairperson of Technology, Innovation and Productivity at the Singapore Business Federation, Executive Director and Head of Innovation Partnerships at UBS, and COO/CSO at Celligenics. Pauline is technically trained with a PhD in stem cell biology/regenerative medicine and spent 15 years at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).
Bettina McMahon
Chief Executive Officer
Bettina McMahon is the Chief Executive Officer of Healthdirect Australia. She is on the Board of SNOMED International, and former Board Chair of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health. She has considerable experience in digital transformation in the health sector over the past 15 years, and across the public sector prior to that. Prior to joining Healthdirect, Bettina was the Interim Chief Executive Officer at the Australian Digital Health Agency, where she had also held executive roles since 2009. Bettina has postgraduate qualifications in public policy, applied finance, and business and technology.
Dr Sharon Hakkennes
Chief Digital Health Officer
Sharon has over 25 years experience working in the healthcare industry. With a strong background in health informatics and digital transformation, she has been instrumental in leading various projects aimed at improving healthcare delivery through technology. As Victoria’s Chief Digital Health Officer, she is responsible for working in collaboration with the sector and the Department of Health to set the digital vision for Victoria’s healthcare sector. The role also oversees the implementation of Victoria’s Digital Health Roadmap, which includes delivering clinical, patient, and mental health solutions and national digital health programs. Prior to her current role Sharon was a Vice President Research Analyst at Gartner, where she was responsible for advising health systems across the globe in the development of digital strategies and the implementation of technologies to drive improvements in clinical outcomes, operational efficiencies, health equity, and consumer and clinician experience. Sharon has a clinical background in physiotherapy and has completed a Doctorate and MBA.
Prof. Keith McNeil
Commissioner, Commission on Excellence & Innovation in Health
Dr Teresa Anderson AM
Chief Executive
Peter O’Halloran
Chief Digital Officer
A/Prof Amith Shetty
Acting Chief Executive
Amith Shetty is an Emergency Physician and Clinical Director in the System Sustainability and Performance division at NSW Ministry of Health. He has held senior clinical leadership roles across NSW Health, including Emergency Departments, hospital in the home, and eHealth. Dr. Shetty is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health at the University of Sydney, and an Adjunct Fellow at Macquarie University. He played a key role in developing a live COVID-19 patient tracking and risk stratification platform and is leading the NSW Community Single Front Door program. His doctoral work on sepsis screening led to a validated digital EMR tool now used in Western Sydney. Amith has led several technology and innovation projects across various NSW health organisations. He has collaborated nationally to develop AI-based sepsis screening tools and continues clinical activities through rural ED stints and international charity missions.
Rob Deeming
Group Executive – Digital & Ventures
Raelene Donovan
A/Chief Clinical Information Officer
Dr Lance Emerson
Deputy Secretary - eHealth Victoria
Brett Reedman
Chief Information Officer
Dr Sudeep Saraf
Chief Medical Information Officer
Fiona Caldwell
Chief Information Officer
Andrew Dome
Chief Digital Information Officer
Andrew joined Uniting in September 2023 as Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), bringing with him extensive experience as a seasoned Senior Technology Leader and CIO. With a talent for assembling and nurturing high-performing teams, Andrew excels in successfully executing large-scale projects across various sectors, including Finance and Banking, Energy and Utilities, Media and Property, as well as Aged Care and Community, spanning New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Andrew’s expertise lies in creating and delivering digital transformation initiatives that drive value for businesses. He focuses on enhancing operational efficiencies and elevating user experiences through the implementation of cutting-edge digital solutions. Andrew is adept at leveraging technologies such as AI, ML, and Digital Twins to streamline processes and deliver superior user experiences. Moreover, Andrew utilises data-driven insights to identify continuous improvement opportunities, resulting in cost reduction and revenue enhancement for organisations. Renowned for his innovative approach to funding new initiatives, constructing project teams, and delivering tangible business value, Andrew’s strategic acumen extends to crafting robust IT strategies aligned with corporate objectives, ensuring the seamless execution of business goals. Recognising the importance of business resilience, Andrew champions the implementation of secure, reliable, modern, and scalable technologies to fortify organisational infrastructure. He is also a proactive advocate for cybersecurity, spearheading initiatives to bolster cyber defences within organisations, thereby mitigating enterprise risks and vulnerabilities. Andrew’s commitment to harnessing technology to foster organisational growth and resilience underscores his reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking leader in the technology realm. Andrew is a current 2024 CIO50 Honouree, representing the top 50 x CIOs in Australia.
Speakers
Keynotes
and Development
Environment
Content by leaders, for leaders
Our cutting-edge content is carefully researched and curated in step with the expertise and insights of Connect Media’s vast network of industry specialists. Timely and uniquely tailored, our content ignites innovation, addresses leading industry challenges, all while delivering the skills and tools needed to achieve business excellence in the future.
Agenda
Singapore’s Innovation Ecosystem: Accelerating HealthTech from Concept to Clinical Impact
Dr Pauline Erica Tay
Director
The Healthtech Roadmap: From Digital Adoption to Operational Delivery
- What initial steps can businesses take to build the resources & structures needed to successfully implement digital innovations across care delivery?
- How do we effectively navigate the transition from tech adoption to operation?
- Building a blueprint for investment – how do we identify & prioritse the most critical areas of business when adopting digital innovations?
- How can we ensure buy in from our CFOs?
- What is one piece of advice you would give to leaders looking to seamlessly scale their digital transformation efforts?
Brett Reedman
Chief Information Officer
Fiona Caldwell
Chief Information Officer
Andrew Dome
Chief Digital Information Officer
Peter O’Halloran
Chief Digital Officer
Dr Sharon Hakkennes
Chief Digital Health Officer
Bettina McMahon
Chief Executive Officer
Data-Driven Healthcare: Optimising Integration, Security & Privacy
- Evaluating current practices – how are we currently collecting data? What tools are we using &/or are available for adoption?
- How should we sort our data?
- How can we leverage data analytics more effectively to drive quality patient care outcomes?
- How do we manage patient privacy & data security in the shifting digital landscape?
Dr Sudeep Saraf
Chief Medical Information Officer
A/Prof Amith Shetty
Acting Chief Executive
Dr Teresa Anderson AM
Chief Executive
Bolstering Digital Capabilities for a Future Ready Workforce
- How are leaders currently addressing skill gaps in digital capabilities for frontline workers amidst staff shortages? Where do we need more investment?
- How do we navigate the cultural challenges that come with implementing tech innovations & change across healthcare delivery?
- How can we foster a mindset of continuous innovation & agility within the workforce?
- What steps can leaders take to breakdown ‘data silos’ & enhance communications between backroom operations & frontline clinicians?
Dr Lance Emerson
Deputy Secretary - eHealth Victoria
Rob Deeming
Group Executive – Digital & Ventures
Raelene Donovan
A/Chief Clinical Information Officer
Prof. Keith McNeil
Commissioner, Commission on Excellence & Innovation in Health
Nasir Kenea
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
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