Advancing Technology, Policy
and Care for a Viable and Inclusive
Healthcare System
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Divani Caravel Hotel, Ilissos Hall
The impact of the changes in the healthcare sector is significant; however new actions are also required, which will be assessed according to established technical criteria and principles of transparency
Organized by Health Daily and BOUSSIAS Events, “The Future of Healthcare in Greece” Conference, one of the largest health policy conferences in the country, was concluded successfully, celebrating its 15th anniversary with the participation of 35 distinguished Greek and foreign speakers and more than 200 participants, including health professionals, researchers, academics, policy makers, industry representatives, Health insurance agencies representatives and patients.
The conference that took place on June 3rd, 2025 in Athens at the DIVANI CARAVEL Ηotel, under the theme “Advancing Technology, Policy and Care for a viable and Inclusive Healthcare System,” marked its 15th consecutive and successful edition and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining its role as a premier conference platform in the coming years, shaping the future of Healthcare in Greece.
An elite lineup of institutional officials and representatives of health policy influential policymakers, healthcare leaders and visionary academics, such as the Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiadis, Alternate Minister of Health, Eirini Agapidaki, Marios Themistokleous, Deputy Minister of Health, as well as former Minister of Health, Athanasios Plevris, Dr. João Breda, Head, WHO Athens Quality of Care and Patient Safety Office, Athanassios Zamanis, Vice-President of the National Organization for the Provision of Health Services (EOPYY), Olga Balaoura, Governor of the 1stHealthcare District of Attica, Panos Vardas, President of the European Society of Cardiology, and the President of the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, Nikolaos Tеntolouris, analyzed global trends in healthcare and their implications for Greece, through four important key sessions.
Chairman of the Organizing Committee and central moderator of the conference was Professor of Health Services Evaluation, Management and Policy, Department of Public Health Policy, University of West Attica, Nikos Maniadakis.
The conference was held under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Health, the Panhellenic Pharmaceutical Industry Union (PEF), PhRMA Innovation Forum (PIF), the Association of Medical and Biotechnological Product Enterprises (SEIV) and the Association of Representatives of Pharmaceutical Products & Specialties (SAFEE).
Sponsors were the companies: Affidea, EY, Medtronic, HealThink, IQVIA, MICHAILOPOULOS & ASSOCIATES, MSD and Takeda while f-anazitisi, Johnson & Johnson and KALTEQ were the supporters.
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.
Inspired by the synthesis of Health, IT and Think, HealThink was founded to provide high-class consultancy services. Combining scientific excellence with business insight, a skilled multidisciplinary team supports high-impact projects, including market access, health policy, digital health & RWD. Trusted by industry and academia, HealThink drives innovation and evidence-based healthcare solutions. More information: www.healthink.info
IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of information, innovative technology solutions and contract research services dedicated to using analytics and science to help healthcare stakeholders find better solutions for their patients. Solutions are powered by the IQVIA CORE™, which combines big data, advanced technology, analytics and extensive industry knowledge. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA has approximately 70,000 employees worldwide. Learn more at iqvia.com.
Medtronic plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a global leader in medical technology, employing over 90,000 people and operating in 160+ countries. Its focus includes cardiovascular, diabetes, minimally invasive therapies, and rehabilitation. Active in Greece since 1997, Medtronic Hellas employs 150+ in Athens and Thessaloniki, driving healthcare transformation through innovative therapies and playing a pivotal role in the industry.
MICHAILOPOULOS & ASSOCIATES is a boutique law firm specializing in Public Finance and Business Law, with a strong focus on the Healthcare sector. Combining legal insight with strategic thinking, the firm delivers tailored advisory and litigation services. Its compact structure, fresh thinking, and strong focus on quality give the firm a clear advantage—earning international recognition, client trust, and respect in the legal community.
At MSD, known as Merck & Co in the United States and Canada, we use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Since 2010, MSD has been steadfastly pursuing its vision in Greece by offering treatments in the fields of oncology, vaccines, infectious diseases, diabetes, and cardiology that cover the needs across lifespan.
Takeda is the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan and has a strong presence in over 80 geographies across the world. With a history for over two and a half centuries, we focus on innovations that contribute to making a difference in people’s lives in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastroenterology and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines.
