Chile's largest healthcare innovation event is here to connect key players in the healthcare ecosystem.

 

Free event

Organized by the University of Chile's Faculty of Medicine through OPENICS and with the support
of CORFO, this event seeks to position Chile as a regional benchmark in healthcare innovation.

 

A unique space to::

 

✔️ Connect with government authorities, leaders of public and private hospitals,
and representatives from universities.

✔️ Discover the latest disruptive technologies in digital health

✔️ Build strategic alliances with startups and international organizations

✔️ Drive innovative projects with real funding opportunities

 

Why participate?


Because at Expo InnovaSalud 2025, you won't just see the future of healthcare:. 

you can actively participate in its creation

 

 

ACTIVITIES

1. International Keynote Speeches

Keynote events with global experts who will
share innovative trends and transformative success stories in healthcare, establishing the conceptual framework for the event.

2. Inspirational Talks

Dynamic sessions with leaders who have driven disruptive changes in the healthcare sector, motivating action through practical experiences
and lessons learned.

3. Panel Discussions

Experts from various healthcare fields will debate a relevant topic, offering different perspectives and exploring potential solutions. The session will allow participants to deepen their understanding of the topics covered and
learn how different experts address the same problems.

4. Business Roundtables

Structured meetings between startups, investors, industry, and healthcare providers.

*Separate registration required.

5. Mentoring with National Experts

Group sessions with experts in various areas of
healthcare innovation. Mentors will offer personalized guidance and advice, addressing specific challenges and development opportunities for participants projects.

*Separate registration required.

6. Innovation in Action Fair

Opportunity for various companies, startups, or healthcare innovation initiatives to showcase their latest innovations in the healthcare field. This specialized pavilion will allow attendees to explore a wide range of new technologies and innovations, such as wearable devices, advanced robotics solutions, and many more!
*Separate registration required.

7. Healthcare Center Visits 1Fair

Tours of facilities that have implemented innovative healthcare technologies.

8. Are you a Chilean healthtech startup ready to scale internationally?
From Chile to Germany – Your startup could be next!

Are you innovating in digital health, climate tech, or sustainable MedTech? 
Win a fully funded immersion week in Munich and connect with one of Europe’s leading innovation hubs.


Postulations are open!
✅ Travel to Bavaria
✅ Meet investors I+D leaders
✅ Expand your tech impact globally
 

Calendar:

  • June 30, 2025: Deadline for application submissions

  • August 1, 2025 (at Expo Innova Salud): Demo Day and winner announcement

  • First semester 2026: Technology Immersion Program in Germany

 

Are you looking to boost YOUR STARTUP or

HEALTH INNOVATION INITIATIVE?

 

PROGRAM

SPEAKERS

Sebastian Jayaraj

Senior Director and Lead, Digital Health Oncology for Bristol Myers Squibb

julia OTT

Project Manager - Head of the Health Partner Network and Medical Technology Cluster Bayern Innovativ GmbH

ana batista

Gerente de Ciencias Biológicas en The Not Company

Denis Saur

ISCI, FCFM, UChile

juan veláSqueZ

Director Académico WIC, FCFM, UChile

alejandra garcía

Subdirectora Innov CENS

Moisés Venegas

Fundador G-Care

Barbarita Lara

CEO de EMERCOM

VIVIANA GUAJARDO

Coordinadora Estrategia Salud Mental, F. Medicina, UChile

REBECCA KANTER

F. MEDICINA UCHILE

LUCÍA DEL VALLE

CSO Candel Medical Company

Pablo Aqueveque

Director Centro Industria 4.0, U de Concepción

Anahí Urquiza

Directora de Innovación UChile

Pablo Dominguez

FAU, UChile - NEUROLAB, Instituto de Neurocirugía

Felipe Ñacupil

Fundador NFT - UChile

Hachi Manzur

CICA Hospital Clínico UChile, F. de Medicina UChile

Mauricio Cerda

ICBM - Subdirector de Centro de Informática Médica y Telemedicina UChile

Rodrigo Díaz

Director de Innovación y Emprendimiento IP CFT Santo Tomás

Carlos Amunátegui

Profesor Titular, F. de Derecho, PUC

Juan pablo Torres

Vicedecano Facultad de Medicina UChile

Leonardo Basso

Director en Instituto Sistemas Complejos de Ingeniería (ISCI) - FCFM, UChile

Andrés Couve

F. de Medicina, UChile

Félix Liberona

Subdirector ejecutivo CENS

Sebastián Arias

Subgerente de financiamiento temprano de la gerencia de emprendimiento, CORFO

DenisSe Quijada

Directora Igualdad de Género F. de Medicina UChile

Eduardo Tobar

Director General Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile

Alberto Vargas

Director Servicio de Salud Metropolitano Oriente

Andrés Bernasconi Ramírez

Presidente Comisión Nacional de Acreditación - PUC (TBC)

Maximiliano Barahona

F. Medicina UChile, Hospital Clínico UChile, Clínica Las Condes

Arnaldo Marín

Director Regional Latinoamerica AI y Salud MIT, J Clinic / UCHILE

Daniel Henríquez 

ceo VIRAL TOOLS

Gabriel León

Comunicador científico independiente

Flavio Salazar

Oncobiomed - F. de Medicina, UChile

Christian Gonzalez-Billault

Vicerrector de Investigación e Innovación

Felipe Salech

Investigador Principal CICA Hospital Clínico UChile - F. Medicina UChile

María Isabel Behrens

Directora CICA Hospital Clínico UChile, F. de Medicina UChile

CAROLINA CARSTENS

DIGEN, F. Medicina UChile

Diego Kauer

FCFM, UChile

Edgardo Santibanez

Consultor Independiente Innovación y Transferencia Tecnológica

CLAUDIO TAPIA

Director OPENICS, F. de Medicina, UChile

josé ignacio egaña

HCUCH, F. de Medicina UChile

alejandra obach

Directora Ejecutiva Centro de Salud Global Intercultural CeSGI ICIM, F. de Medicina Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo

Varinka Farren

Directora Ejecutiva Hub APTA

Varinka Farren

Directora Ejecutiva Hub APTA

Varinka Farren

Directora Ejecutiva Hub APTA

INVESTORS / DECISION MAKERS

Luis Alarcón

 Subgerente de Innovación e Investigación Mutual de Seguridad CChC

George Carvill

Managing Partner de Core Angels

CAROLINA LLOBET

Jefa de proyectos innovación Mutual de Seguridad CChC

Ángel Morales

 Director Ejecutivo en UDD Ventures

Tamara Novakov

Med-tech de Fundación del Saber

FERNANDO AMAYA VALDÉS

SUBGERENTE DESARROLLO NUEVOS NEGOCIOS BANCOESTADO

George Carvill

PARTNER & INVESTMENT MANAGER, DADNEO CAPITAL

NATACHA MARINI

CORPORATE BUSINNESS ASSOCIATE EN CHILEGLOBAL VENTURES, FUNDACIÓN CHILE

MENTORS

CAMILA CATALDO

 CEO Viwork & Creative Agent

CÉSAR JIMÉNEZ

 Coordinador Programa de Apoyo a Emprendimientos de base Científico-Tecnológica, APTA

JUAN MATÍAS SAAVEDRA

PHD, Ingeniero de Patentes en Alessandri Abogados

Nicole Pinaud

MBA - Dpto. de Administración FEN, UChile

GUSTAVO ZURITA

PHD - DPTO. DE CONTROL DE GESTIÓN Y SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN, FACULTAD DE ECONOMÍA Y NEGOCIOS

CHRISTIAN CANCINO DEL CASTILLO

DEPARTAMENTO DE CONTROL DE GESTIÓN SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN, FEN UCHILE

RODRIGO ROJO PIZARRO

DIRECTOR DEL OBSERVATORIO DE SOCIEDAD DIGITAL DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE ADMINISTRACIÓN, FEN UCHILE

ROBERTO ÁLVAREZ

DEPARTAMENTO DE ECONOMÍA, FEN UCHILE

 

LOCATION

Av. Independencia 1027, Santiago, Independencia