We are now accepting abstracts for the 2025 Impact First Digital Development Summit, a one-day virtual event bringing together leaders from healthcare, government, philanthropy, and technology to explore how digital tools and data can transform systems and improve lives.
This year’s Summit will be entirely online and free to attend, offering a unique platform to share real-world solutions and bold ideas with a global, cross-sector audience.
Whether you're scaling interoperable systems for health, deploying early warning technology in cities, funding climate-resilient infrastructure, or designing AI tools for patient care—we invite you to submit an abstract and be part of the conversation.
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025
Who Should Submit?
We welcome submissions from:
Healthcare providers and healthtech companies
Local governments and smart city planners
Donors and impact investors
Ministries of health and public sector innovators
Researchers and digital infrastructure specialists
Public-private partnerships and cross-sector coalitions
Session Tracks
Track 1 | Health Systems & Care Delivery Innovation
Digital tools improving patient outcomes, hybrid care models, and equitable access to services.
Track 2 | Interoperability, Standards & Open Architecture
Practical applications of FHIR, HL7, DHIS2, and cloud infrastructure for scalable, secure systems.
Track 3 | Data Governance, Privacy & Responsible AI
Best practices in health data sharing, AI ethics, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
Track 4 | Public Health Surveillance & Emergency Response
Digital solutions for epidemic tracking, early warning systems, and real-time crisis response.
Track 5 | Climate, Clean Air & Health Infrastructure
Environmental data systems, urban resilience platforms, and community-centered design for clean air and climate-linked health.
Track 6 | Impact Analytics & Performance Measurement
Tools for real-time decision-making, cross-sector performance metrics, and measuring health, climate, or service delivery outcomes.
Track 7 | Funding, Sustainability & Scaling Innovation
Partnerships, blended finance, and sustainable models for scaling digital health and data systems.
Session Formats
Plenary Presentation - 40 min + Q&A
Breakout Presentation - 30 mins + Q&A
All sessions will take place virtually on October 15, 2025, from 07:00–12:00 EST. There is no cost to attend or to present.