AGORA
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“Agora is a UAE-based company with a mission to facilitate connecting international companies to Arab and African markets through multiple platforms that allow direct connection to corporate buyers and investors from these regions.
Agora creates growth opportunities connecting people, partners, and ideas.
We maintain the highest standards of service by providing our clients the quality they demand as well as the information and the insights they need to sustain a competitive advantage. We bring global opportunities to our clients by helping them raise capital, close sales, enter new markets, and by facilitating more than a million dollars worth of deals.
Agora’s Senior Management Team has over 15 years of experience in the Industry. We have arranged more than 100 Conferences, Congresses, and Exhibitions around the world and have connected over 100,000 global executives through more than 1000 proprietary business platforms.”
AHMED ALORAIJ
Ahmed AlOraij is a prominent figure in the health tourism sector both in Saudi Arabia and internationally. He currently holds several key positions:President of the Saudi Health Tourism AssociationFounder and President of the Health Tourism Association (HTA)
Vice President of the Global Healthcare Travel CouncilPresident and CEO of Promed Tourism, Saudi ArabiaWith over 20 years of experience in the field, AlOraij is known for his strategic capabilities and for promoting innovation in health tourism. He has played a central role in organizing the Health Tourism Future Forum in Riyadh, an international event aimed at positioning Saudi Arabia as a global leader in medical and wellness tourism.In the context of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, AlOraij has highlighted the significant growth of the country’s medical tourism sector, projecting a market value of $680 million by 2030 and an annual growth rate of 22.5%. Under his leadership, the sector has embraced advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotic surgery, as well as comprehensive support services for international patients.saudihtf.comNel contesto della Vision 2030 dell’Arabia Saudita, AlOraij ha evidenziato la crescita significativa del settore del turismo medico nel paese, con una previsione di mercato di 680 milioni di dollari entro il 2030 e un tasso di crescita annuo del 22,5% . Sotto la sua guida, il settore ha visto l’integrazione di tecnologie avanzate come l’intelligenza artificiale e la chirurgia robotica, oltre a un supporto completo per i pazienti internazionali.
GINA PLESCIA
Gina Plescia is President of Viva Siena Inc. Gina Plescia is a Senior Network Consultant with Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Chicago and owns her own luxury travel and wellness company named Viva Siena Inc. She has been in both businesses for 23 years and specializes in authentic tailor made tours that consists of Art & History, Culinary and Wellness along with being a Consultant for one of the largest insurance companies in the USA. This combination beautifully combines two of their greatest passions: Longevity and travel-particularly in the rich, life-enhancing environment of Italy. With its deep-rooted traditions, vibrant culinary culture, and emphasis on slow living, Italy offers ideal backdrop for exploring themes of wellness and longevity. Viva Siena Inc. loves the opportunity to craft a piece that aligns with her mission, whether that’s through a personal travel narrative, research-driven insights on Longevity Healthcare Clinics, or an exploration of how lifestyle and location impacts a person’s overall health and well being.
HUMANITAS
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Humanitas Research Hospital (ICH) in Milan is a distinguished medical center, recognized by national independent agency as 1st Class General Hospital with nationally certified Research Institute and University (Humanitas University of Medicine (HUNIMED)) all settled in one place. The hospital integrates four specialized clinical areas: Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology, and Orthopedics, positioning itself as one of the world’s leading hospitals in innovation and technology, according to Harvard University. Humanitas is a general hospital with all the major specialties, which assures a holistic approach and the treatment to be 360 degree, as all possible side effects and comorbidity conditions can be address immediately within the same facility. The surgeries are performed with a wide range of technological aid, such as Robotic system Da Vinci Xi, O-Arm, Telelap ALF‐X, laparoscopic, CT-, ultrasound- and radiofrequency assisted equipment, allowing cutting-edge minimally invasive, safe and complications-free interventions, applying unique post-operational management: ERAS – enhanced recovery after surgery, which significantly minimize the recovery period and days of hospitalization. Humanitas is a reference center for BMT and Car-T therapy, with AI Center dedicated to clinical activity, recently opened Proton Center and internal International office, which guarantees comfortable and safe accessibility of treatment in Humanitas to foreign patients living in Italy, or coming from abroad. The Manager of Humanitas International Office, Dr. Tatiana Malyshka has settled the project of hospital internal international office as a Start-up in 2014 in order to extend provision of advanced and sophisticated treatment for international patients, who have special requirements and needs, such as an interpreter, medical visa and other special arrangements to enable them to access the treatment in Humanitas. Dr. Malyshka has created best practice procedures for correct and safe management of patients admission, cooperation with global insurance companies, following legal requirements and correctly dealing with cultural differences before and during the hospital stay of international patients.
MEDICAL TRUST
Mariam Asefi, CEO & Co-Founder of the Medical Trust, is germans leading health tourism expert with more than 20 years experience in medical tourism topics. She worked in the UAE in Dubai at the German Chamber and worked over 15 years for various leading German hospital groups in leading positions. Since 2021, she has taken over the National Research Department of Medicaltourism at University Bonn-Rhein-Sieg. Mariam is an author, she is regularly requested for medical tourism articles and has published Germany’s first medical tourism practice book. Furthermore she has over 10 years experience as a scientific trainer and strong international healthcare network. She gave lectures on medical tourism in Germany and is a international speaker in Europe, GCC and GIS-Staates. Furthermore she is active to provide Quality Standards for the Healthcare of International Patients.
PRIVITERA
Dr. Carlo Privitera is a specialist in general surgery who, in 2016, transitioned away from public hospital work to establish Progetto MediCOmm. This initiative leverages medical cannabis-based therapies through a telemedicine platform to reach patients across Italy. From its inception, MediCOmm has successfully managed over 5,000 medical cannabis cases
In 2020, MediCOmm launched CAMIT (Cannabis Medica Italia)—a dedicated online service providing integrated therapeutic support using the personalized “Camit Method,” emphasizing telemedical accessibility and tailored patient care
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TAIBAH
Mohammed Al Johani is a distinguished healthcare executive based in Saudi Arabia, serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Taibah Medical Care Company (also known as Taibah Home Health Care). With over 17 years of experience in the healthcare sector, he specializes in hospital administration, healthcare project development, and home health services .
Under his leadership, Taibah Medical Care has become a prominent provider of home healthcare services in Medina, Saudi Arabia, delivering high-quality, technology-driven care to patients in the comfort of their homes. The company emphasizes patient-centered care and leverages the latest medical advancements to enhance service delivery .
Mohammed Al Johani is also an active participant in international healthcare forums. He has attended events such as the Middle East International Medical Tourism Congress (MIMTC), where he engaged in B2B meetings and established partnerships with medical tourism and health insurance companies across various countries, including Austria, Britain, Spain, and Egypt
His contributions to the healthcare industry have been recognized with accolades such as the “Excellence in Healthcare Award,” highlighting his commitment to advancing healthcare services and fostering international collaborations .