Innovation in Health Symposium 2025

Saturday, 21 June 2025 | 9am - 5pm AEST
Hilton Cairns, Cairns City

Presented by Tropical Innovation Festival

Shaping the Future of Healthcare: Technology, Innovation & Access

Healthcare is evolving at an unprecedented pace. From telehealth solutions connecting remote communities to groundbreaking AI applications transforming diagnosis and treatment, innovation is reshaping how we deliver, access and experience healthcare.

The Tropical Innovation Festival is proud to present the TIFx Innovation in Health Symposium– a full-day immersive event bringing together health professionals, technology experts, researchers, innovators and investors to explore cutting-edge advancements and practical solutions in healthcare.

After successful health streams in previous festivals, 2025 marks our inaugural full-day symposium dedicated to health innovation, responding to strong community demand for focused exploration of this rapidly evolving sector.

Why Attend This Symposium?

Whether you're a healthcare professional seeking to enhance your practice, a researcher exploring commercialisation pathways, or an entrepreneur developing health solutions, this event delivers exceptional value:

Practical Technology Implementation: Discover accessible, evidence-based technologies that can be implemented in healthcare settings today – from regional hospitals to remote clinics
Digital Capability Building: Develop essential digital skills and literacy needed to confidently adopt new technologies in your healthcare practice or organisation
Government Support Navigation: Connect directly with representatives from key government agencies to understand available funding, programs and resources supporting health innovation
Cutting-Edge Research Showcase: Be among the first to learn about groundbreaking health research with commercial potential from leading Australian institutions
First Nations Health Innovation: Explore culturally appropriate technological solutions addressing health equity and improving outcomes in Indigenous communities
Funding Pathways: Understand the investment landscape for health innovation and connect with potential backers for your solutions

2025 Program Highlights

Our carefully curated program blends inspiration with practical insights and hands-on learning:

The symposium will highlight innovation across priority health areas including:

First Nations Health: Technology-enabled solutions addressing health equity and improving outcomes in Indigenous communities
Regional and Remote Healthcare: Innovations bridging the distance gap in healthcare delivery
Digital Health Literacy: Building essential digital capabilities among healthcare professionals and organisations
Government Partnership Models: Understanding how to effectively collaborate with government agencies to improve healthcare accessibility and innovation
Emerging Research Frontiers: Preview of cutting-edge health innovation research from Australian and international institutions
Mental Health: Digital approaches to prevention, early intervention and treatment
Maternal and Child Health: Technology supporting healthy beginnings and development
Women's Health: Innovative solutions addressing specific health needs of women
Preventative Health: Technologies empowering individuals to monitor and manage their wellbeing

Who Should Attend?

This symposium is designed for:

Healthcare professionals and administrators seeking to enhance their digital capabilities
Health researchers and academics showcasing or exploring innovative research
Digital health and medtech entrepreneurs
Health technology developers
Government health representatives and agency staff
Healthcare organisations looking to implement innovative solutions
Investors interested in health innovation
Anyone passionate about advancing healthcare through innovation

Pitch Your Health Innovation - Do you have an innovative health solution, digital health application, or medtech product? Apply to pitch your innovation in our dedicated pitch session where you'll connect with potential investors, partners and customers. You can apply to pitch here. https://forms.office.com/r/MXqvcVNbuN

Partner or Exhibit your product/service – If you would like to partner with TIFx Innovation in Health Symposium, please reach out for more information. https://forms.office.com/r/yDm7rcJL1N

Part of the 2025 Tropical Innovation Festival. Explore more events throughout the festival at tropicalinnovationfestival.com.au