
APPIS SUMMIT IS BACK FOR OUR 3ᴿᴰ YEAR
APPIS SUMMIT IS BACK FOR OUR 3ᴿᴰ YEAR
Join healthcare leaders and experts from across the world for in depth discussions on how to build meaningful partnerships to accelerate access for patients and prioritize action towards better health outcomes in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. This year’s Summit is co-created with our APPIS 2023 Council Members:

Rod Padua
President, Touched By Max Inc. Philippines, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Advocates Network

Mahira El Sayed
Professor of Dermatology
and Venereology,
Ain Shams University
IPC Board Member

Stanley Li
Founder and Chairman, DXY.cn

Adam Chee
Chief, Smart Health Leadership Centre, National University Singapore

Bahija Gouimi
Region Middle East & Africa Representative, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Advocates Network

Carmen Auste
Senior Vice President,
Cancer Coalition Philippines
CEO, Cancer Warriors Foundation Philippines

Julie Cini
CEO, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Australia Inc.

SungKi Kim
President, Korea Psoriasis
Association

Ruth Kuguru
Executive Director, Communications & Engagement, Novartis Asia Pacific, Middle
East and Africa
This year’s agenda continues to address the region’s critical challenges and opportunities in:

Health Literacy:
Empowering meaningful conversations between patients and healthcare providers

Health Policy Shaping:
Patients shaping the future of health through real-world evidence

Digital Health and Communications:
Leveraging the power of social media to influence better health outcomes


Day 1: Monday, 20th March, 15:00-18:00 (GMT+8)

Time
Agenda and Speakers
15:00
Welcome
Coming together to accelerate access for patients
Rod Padua, President, Touched By Max Inc. Philippines; Chair, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Advocates Network
Ruth Kuguru, Executive Director, Communications & Engagement, Novartis Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa
Iris Zemzoum, President, Novartis Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa
16:45
Break
Stories of Successful Health Policy Shaping
Real-life experience of using real-world evidence
Julie Cini, Founder and CEO, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Australia Inc.
Dr. Sawsan A. S. Al Madhi, Advocacy Adviser, AlignnEficient Health Consultancies; Former Director-General, Friends of Cancer Patients Charity UAE
Zack Pemberton-Whiteley, CEO, Leukaemia Care and Founding Chair, Acute Leukemia Advocates Network
Ajay Tiku, Regional Medical Head, Novartis Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa
#CareUnblocked
Closing the gap between patients and healthcare providers to enable better decision-making for treatment and health
Hani M Sabbour Asst. Prof. Cardiology, Brown University Medical School; Consultant Cardiology & Pulmonary Hypertension, Abu Dhabi
Mahira El Sayed, Professor of Dermatology and Venereology, Ain Shams University & Board Member of the International Psoriasis Council
El Amira Nermine Zakaria, Founding Member of Psoriasis Patient Organization Egypt (under development)
Reem Eladl, Director, Patient Engagement Country Partner, Innovative Medicines, China & Japan



Day 2: Tuesday, 21st March, 15:00-18:00 (GMT+8)

Time
Agenda and Speakers
15:00
Welcome
Elevating health advocacy with innovation and creativity
Carmen Auste, Senior Vice President, Cancer Coalition Philippines; CEO, Cancer Warriors Foundation Philippines
Ruth Kuguru, Executive Director, Communications & Engagement, Novartis Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa
Javier Boix, Head, Communications & Engagement, Novartis Innovative Medicines International
16:20
Break
17:15
APPIS Innovator Program 2023
Partnering with patient organizations to scale innovative patient solutions
Paul Mendoza, President, Psoriasis Philippines and Psoriasis Asia Pacific
Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala, Founding President, ICANSERVE Foundation
Ruth Kuguru, Executive Director, Communications & Engagement, Novartis Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa
Joy Ong, Director, Patient Engagement, Novartis Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa
17:45
Closing Remarks
APPIS Council Members
