The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting (WEF) is a time to drive public-private cooperation at the highest level, convening over 100 governments, all major international organizations, and leading global companies. This year, the focus was on an important concept: Rebuilding trust.
Under that theme, the agenda addressed restoring collective agency and reinforcing the fundamental principles of transparency, consistency, and accountability among leaders.
Medtronic LABS’ President Ruchika Singhal was there discussing why social innovation matters for business, digital and artificial intelligence (AI) health, breaking barriers to healthcare access, and more.
Here are some highlights from the week.
Social Innovation Matters
We have long believed that the path to a sustainable future requires concerted, collective action across sectors. We’re a proud signatory of the Rise Ahead Pledge, which was announced during the Annual Meeting.
Singhal joined Geoff Martha, Medtronic CEO and Chairman, for a panel on why social innovation matters for business. The duo highlighted the impact of the unique relationship between Medtronic and Medtronic LABS.
With Medtronic’s support, we have reached over 1.6 million patients, providing sustainable and localized healthcare solutions.
Another recognition highlighted the power of the private and public sector coming together. Medtronic LABS and Singhal were named a Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Social Innovator of the Year.
Read Singhal’s thank you message to all of the people and organizations that make Medtronic LABS possible.
Rebuilding Trust in Healthcare Technology
Kearney and FemTechnology announced a commitment to challenge institutional gender inequalities and shape the future of public and private healthcare for those it has failed for far too long.
We were honored to be one of the first signatories on the open letter.
“Women are the backbone of healthy families and communities. True health system transformation is only possible with women at the center. In our work at Medtronic LABS, we see the inequities women face across the globe, but we also see the possibility of a better future: one that is equitable, tech-enabled, and patient-centered. We are honored to come together with leading innovators to call for – and work toward – meaningful change.”
Ruchika Singhal
Rebuilding Trust in Healthcare Technology
Singhal spoke at Axios House about AI – and how to build trust in digital health.
“For me, it’s been very much about the human connection: Building those bridges, showing up and problem solving together, and understanding each other’s needs and perspectives to co-design solutions,” she said.
Watch the full conversation:
This year’s WEF Annual Meeting is over, but the collaboration doesn’t end. At Medtronic LABS, we look forward to continued innovation and partnership with the entire global health community, including the patients, families, and communities we serve. Find out how you can be a part of global healthcare transformation.
