As part of the third day of the Global Health Exhibition 2025, the Leaders’ Summit was held today under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and with the support of the Health Sector Transformation Program, one of the key initiatives of Saudi Vision 2030, under the theme “The Future of Longevity and Preventive Health.”
The summit brought together an elite group of experts, consultants, and CEOs from Saudi Arabia and abroad to discuss strategic transformations in healthcare, explore the emerging field of preventive medicine, and highlight the concept of extended healthy lifespan. Sessions emphasized preventive health as a forward-looking approach shifting from treatment to prevention, while also reviewing the latest research on longevity, quality of life, and the role of artificial intelligence in predicting chronic diseases and improving healthcare outcomes.
Discussions also addressed the relationship between genetics and lifestyle in extending lifespan, and highlighted health sustainability initiatives aimed at enhancing quality of life.
The accompanying sessions featured distinguished speakers from national bodies and global research centers, as well as representatives from the International Federation on Ageing, medical innovation institutions, and experts in telemedicine, biomedical research, and neuroscience.
The summit also showcased successful national experiences in advancing preventive care programs and enabling digital health solutions for healthy aging. Participants explored future challenges in managing population aging and discussed how modern health systems can build sustainable models for preventive care throughout all life stages, drawing insights from international best practices.
It is noteworthy that the Global Health Exhibition 2025 received the AEO 2025 Award for Best International Exhibition in the Middle East and Africa, featuring participation from more than 2,000 global entities, 500 speakers representing 130 countries, and offering over 100 discussion sessions and 110 CME hours accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. The exhibition runs from October 27–30, 2025, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham.