Coming to Asia �for the First Time
A Strategic Opportunity to Shape �the Future of Digital Health Across Emerging Economies.
Bangkok | 2-4 December
Table of Contents
WELCOME TO GDHF 2026 | Why Asia? Why Now? | What Happens at GDHF? | Organizing Structure | Who Will Be There? | Highlighted Speakers | Past Sponsors
LEADERSHIP SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES……………………….………….. 15
Track Sponsorship………………………………………………….…….…….…… 16
Plenary Sponsorship………………………………………………….…….….…… 17
Breakout Sponsorship………………………………………………….………..… 18
Private Breakfast Sponsorship………………………………………….………. 19
Workshop Sponsorship………………………………………………….…….…… 20
State of the Field Report Sponsorship………………………….……….…… 21
Pop-Up Studio Sponsorship………………………………….…….……….…… 22
Fail Fest………………………………………………….………………………..……… 23�Lightning Talk Sponsorship…………………………………………………….… 24
Appy Hour Sponsor………………………………………………….………….…… 25
Lanyard Sponsorship………………………………………………….…….……… 28
Wellness Break Sponsorship…………………………………………….………. 29�Tea/Coffee Breaks………………………………………………….…….…………. 30
Early Bird Sponsorship……………………………………………………………… 31
Scholarship Fund………………………………………………….………………….. 32
Marc Mitchell Leadership & Innovation Award……………………………. 33
Interpretation Fund……………………………………..……………………………. 34
Career Coaching Fund for LMIC Digital Health Leaders………………… 35
GLOW Workshop for Women Leaders - Side Event………………………. 36
Sponsor Learning (lasts all year)……………………………………..………….. 37
Climate & Digital Health…….……………………………………..………… 39
WELCOME TO GDHF 2026
The Sector's Flagship Global Gathering
The Global Digital Health Forum is the leading industry convening for technology providers, funders, researchers, governments, and implementers working in emerging economies. Hosted by the 4,000+ member Global Digital Health Network spanning 117 countries, GDHF 2026 will drive equitable, evidence-based digital health and explore how AI and emerging technologies can improve health outcomes globally.
Sessions �TED-style talks, panels & workshops
Exhibitions �Booths, demos, posters & live showcases
Networking �Global stakeholders, all sectors
Hybrid Access �In-person + global virtual time zones
We welcome your partnership in this key industry event. �Join us in shaping the future of digital health.
Why Asia. Why Now.
$60B → $150B�Asia-Pacific digital health market by 2030. The growth window is open — now.
10+ National Digital Health Strategies. One Region.�Momentum is building across Asia — and so is the need for shared learning, common standards, and cross-border collaboration to turn national ambitions into regional impact.
63% of APAC Digital Health Funding Now Goes to AI�The technology is moving faster than the governance. What's working? �What isn't? GDHF Bangkok is where you see it first — and help shape what comes next.
This Is the Moment to Be in the Room.�The decisions shaping Asia's health systems for the next 20 years are being made now. GDHF Bangkok is where governments, industry and funders make them together.
What Happens at GDHF
GDHF 2025 Sessions types included
In-Person Attendees
1,000+
Virtual Attendees
2,000+
Abstracts Submitted
750+
Organizations Represented
450+
GDHF 2025 tracks included
Bangkok | 2-4 December
2 December | 3 December | 4 December | |
Opening Keynote | Private Breakfast Side Events | Private Breakfast Side Events | |
Ministerial plenaries | Opening Plenaries | Breakout Sessions & Workshops | |
Ministerial program | Breakout Sessions & Workshops | Breakout Sessions & Workshops | Breakout Sessions & Workshops |
Breakout Sessions & Workshops | Breakout Sessions & Workshops | Breakout Sessions & Workshops | |
LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | |
Plenary Panel | Plenary Panel | Breakout Sessions & Workshops | |
Breakout Sessions & Workshops | Breakout Sessions & Workshops | Closing Plenary | |
Appy Hour & Solution Demos | | | |
HIGH LEVEL AGENDA
Bangkok | 2-4 December
THE MINISTERIAL PROGRAM
Hosted by Thailand's Ministry of Public Health, the Ministerial Program gathers ministers, deputy ministers, CIOs, and senior digital health leaders from across Asia-Pacific and beyond on the opening day of GDHF Bangkok.
Built for candid, peer-to-peer dialogue:
For partners and sponsors, Ministerial Program is the room where national digital health agendas are set, and where the relationships behind them begin.
A half-day government convening to open the Forum. Day 1 - Wednesday 2 December.
NEW FOR 2026
Organizing Structure
The Thai Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), as a supporting host, will help shape priority content areas and convene national, regional, and global stakeholders, bringing valuable country-led perspectives and implementation experience to the Forum.
The GDHN Chair and Advisory Council will lead abstract selection and content development, working closely with MOPH to align the program with national priorities and global digital health goals.
TechChange the Forum's hybrid event services provider, will oversee project management, on-site delivery, and virtual production, supporting the successful delivery of the Forum in Bangkok and online.
Who Will Be There
Bangkok | 2-4 December
Government / MoH
14%
Private Sector
(tech, pharma, telecom)
Multilaterals /Funders
Academic �/ Research Institutions
Implementers, �NGOs, SMEs, CSOs and Social Enterprises
18%
10%
13%
45%
MOH ATTENDANCE AT GDHF
In 2026, MOH delegations will attend a half-day government convening to open the Forum on Wednesday, 2 December.
In 2025, GDHF brought together 100+ senior government and ministry participants from 23 countries.
Bangkok extends that convening power across Asia-Pacific.
Americas
Asia & Oceania
West Africa
Central Africa
MENA
East Africa
Southern Africa
Highlighted Speakers
Highlighted Speakers cont.
Highlighted Speakers cont.
Past Sponsors
For more information, contact Sheerin Vesin �sheerin.vesin@techchange.org
Sponsorship Opportunities
Bangkok | 2-4 December
LEADERSHIP SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
For details on each component, see subsequent a la carte sponsorship slides
Lead - $75,000
Partner - $50,000
Supporter - $30,000
Bangkok | 2-4 December
Pre-event marketing
Conference access
On-site marketing
Exhibitor hall
Track Sponsorship
$55,000
Message delivery
Post-event marketing
*Sponsor must designate a primary point of contact for plenary & track coordination
Own the conversation. Track sponsorship puts your organization at the center of GDHF's most influential content — shaping the agenda, leading the dialogue, and reaching the full breadth of the global digital health community.
Message delivery
Conference access
On-site marketing
Plenary Sponsorship
$29,000 | 1 of 7 available
Exhibitor hall
Pre-event marketing
Post-event marketing
*Sponsor must designate a primary point of contact for plenary coordination
*Plenaries are reserved by slot; times will be approximate
Step into the spotlight. Plenary sponsorship gives your organization a prime-time platform to share your vision with the entire GDHF audience — in person and live-streamed to the world.
Message delivery
Conference access
On-site marketing
Spotlight Session Sponsorship
$25,000 | 1 of 4 available
Exhibitor hall
Pre-event marketing
Post-event marketing
*Sponsor must designate a primary point of contact for plenary coordination
*Sessions are reserved by slot; times will be approximate
Take center stage. The Spotlight Session Sponsorship gives your organization a featured session on the main stage, promoted as the marquee event of its time slot with limited concurrent programming and an audience of up to 500 attendees.
Message delivery
Conference access
On-site marketing
Panel Breakout Sponsorship
$17,000 | 3 of 6 available
Pre-event marketing
Post-event marketing
*Sponsor must designate a primary point of contact for breakout coordination
Go deep with the people who matter. Breakout sponsorship puts your organization in the room with a focused, engaged audience ready to think, discuss, and collaborate on the issues you care about most.
Message delivery
Conference access
On-site marketing
3-day event
Private Breakfast Salon Sponsorship
$22,000 | 4 available
Pre-event marketing
Post-event marketing
*Sponsor must designate a primary point of contact for breakfast session coordination
Your room, your agenda, zero logistics. Host an intimate, invite-only conversation with the leaders you most want to reach — we handle everything else.
Message delivery
Conference access
On-site marketing
NEW! Workshop Sponsorship
What's Next: Connecting Global Health's Changemakers
$15,000 | 1 available
Post-event marketing
Be the brand that brings the world's most experienced global health leaders together — at the moment they're actively seeking new partners and funding relationships.
NEW!
Report Content
Message delivery
Conference access
State of the Field Report Sponsor
$25,000 | 1 available
On-site marketing
Post-event marketing
Position your organization at the center of the field’s most timely insights, emerging leaders, and next-generation digital health priorities.
NEW!
Message delivery
Conference access
On-site marketing
Pop-Up Studio Sponsorship
$15,000 | 1 available
Pre-event marketing
Be the voice of GDHF 2026. The Pop-Up Studio puts your brand behind the mic — giving you direct access to the Forum's most influential speakers, innovators, and decision-makers.
Fail Fest
$20,000 | 1 available
Message delivery
On-site marketing
Pre-event marketing
Conference access
A unique opportunity to align your brand with bold innovation and transparency by supporting a candid, high-energy evening where leaders share real failures, lessons learned, and what it takes to drive meaningful impact.
Message delivery
Conference access
On-site marketing
Lightning Talk Sponsorship
$6,000 | 4 available
Pre & post-event marketing
Make your moment count. A lightning talk is the most efficient way to put your idea, tool, or solution in front of a live global health audience — concise, memorable, and high-impact.
Message delivery
On-site marketing
Conference access
Pre-event marketing
Appy Hour Sponsor
$15,000 | PENDING - SOLD OUT
Where cocktails meet cutting-edge. The Appy Hour is GDHF's signature opening event — 30-40 live solution demos, a room full of decision-makers, and the energy of a field ready to connect.
EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Premium Exhibitor Package - $10,000
Standard Exhibitor Package- $6,000
Bangkok | 2-4 December
Message delivery
On-site marketing
Pre-event marketing
Premium Exhibitor Booth
$10,000 | 8 available
Exhibitor hall
Stand out from the crowd. An elevated exhibitor space gives your team the flexibility to create a more immersive, customized presence while connecting face to face with digital health professionals across three days of networking and discovery.
PLEASE NOTE: The exhibit space may be customized with additional furniture, branding, and a custom booth design/buildout. All additional furniture, AV, electricity, construction, branding, and production services are available at an additional cost through the official event contractor. All custom build outs and additional services must be arranged through the official event contractor. Final booth designs and floor plans are subject to TechChange and venue approval. All floorplans MUST be submitted for approval 3 weeks prior to the event.
Message delivery
On-site marketing
Pre-event marketing
Exhibitor Booth
$6,000 | 20 available
Exhibitor hall
Meet the field, face to face. An exhibitor booth puts your team in direct conversation with thousands of digital health professionals across three days of networking and discovery.
Message delivery
Online platform marketing
Conference access
Digital Sponsorship
$7,500 | 6 available
Sponsor the world's most accessible seat at the table. Digital Sponsorship puts your brand in front of thousands of digital health professionals tuning in from every corner of the globe — including the LMIC communities at the heart of our mission.
Pre-event marketing
Post-event marketing
Message delivery
Conference access
On-site marketing
Lanyard Sponsorship
$15,000 | 1 available
Pre-event marketing
Post-event marketing
The most-seen brand at GDHF. Every attendee, every session, every handshake — your logo is there.
Wellness Break Sponsorship
$7,500 | 2 available (in-person)
Sponsor a short, restorative workshop for conference participants to recharge
Pre-event marketing
Conference access
On-site marketing
NEW!
Tea/Coffee Breaks
$6,000 | 4 of 5 available
Pre-event marketing
Conference access
On-site marketing
Early Birds Sponsorship
$7,500 | 1 available (in-person)
Position your organization as a convener of thoughtful, mission-driven leaders through a sponsored bird-watching experience in nearby Benchachitti Park that blends biodiversity, community, and conversation. You will sponsor transportation and a local guide for 20 GDHF participants, fueling an unforgettable experience and engendering affinity for your brand.
Pre-event marketing
Conference access
On-site marketing
NEW!
Scholarship Fund
The GDHN has a long history of offering scholarships to participants traveling to the Forum from lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs), often those representing ministries of health and other local agencies.
The GDHF scholarship fund supports registration, travel, and accommodation for selected individuals. Help us meet our goal of funding for 10 full scholarships available in 2026. Scholarship fund contributors will be recognized in the program and on the website.
Contributions can be made for any amount starting at $2500.
Additional benefits for contributions above:
“Attending GDHF marked a pivotal �milestone in my professional journey. Engaging in face-to-face conversations with global experts in digital health was immensely supportive, adding a personal dimension, strengthening professional relationships and fostering �meaningful connections.
Additionally, interacting with global �professionals opened avenues for future collaborations and expanded my understanding of diverse healthcare �systems, offering fresh perspectives �to integrate into my initiatives.”
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Dr. Malinda De Silva
Ministry of Health Sri Lanka
2024 Scholarship Recipient
Marc Mitchell Leadership & Innovation Award
The Marc Mitchell Leadership and Innovation Grants support young changemakers from low- and middle-income countries with bold digital health ideas. Recipients receive scholarships �to attend the Global Digital Health Forum and year-long mentorship, engaging with global leaders across sectors.
Founded by the Global Digital Health Network, the grant honors �Dr. Marc Mitchell, a pioneer in using digital tools to support healthcare workers in underserved communities (Lancet, 2019). Sponsors are recognized in the program, website, and social media.
“Receiving this award [inspired] �me to continue developing and implementing digital health solutions that advance equity and improve health outcomes across the globe. �[The award] provided exposure to invaluable, high-profile networks that will play a pivotal role in advancing �our vision and amplifying our impact. Participating in such a dynamic �event aligns with our mission to drive meaningful change through innovation and strategic partnerships.”
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Dr. Marlene “Joannie” Bewa
Founder, DOTOH�2024 Marc Mitchell Award Recipient
Interpretation Fund
VARIES
As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the GDHF began offering interpretation for select sessions starting in 2021. Join those making content available by contributing to the GDHF Interpretation Fund through providing simultaneous interpretation to virtual and in-person participants.
Interpretation Fund contributors will be recognized as co-sponsors of interpreted sessions.
Contributions can be made for any amount starting at $2500.
Additional benefits for contributions above:
Career Coaching Fund for LMIC Digital Health Leaders
Multiple sponsors, from $10k+
To build on the professional development offerings currently associated with GDHF for LMIC-based participants, we propose a continuation of our pilot collaboration with ImpactCoach, an innovative provider of tailored career coaching services for leaders in the social impact sector.
This pilot program will offer personalized career coaching to current and past GDHF scholarship recipients. This initiative aims to foster leadership skills, enhance career trajectories, and build a network of empowered professionals driving the future of digital health.
Want to learn more?
Pre-Conference Workshop Sponsorship
Global Women Leaders in Digital Health Leadership Workshop
$25,000 | 4 available (see additional opportunities to support)
Message delivery
Workshop access
On-site marketing
Pre and Post-event marketing
The Global Women Leaders in Digital Health Workshop on Dec 01, 2026 (pre-GDHF) will bring up to 60 women in emerging/mid-career, and senior leadership positions in digital health together for a day-long, immersive leadership experience that equips women with the confidence, strategy, and networks to lead while nurturing resilience. Now in its 5th year and back by popular demand, the workshop is built around the 2026 GLOW theme: Lead from Where You Stand. This theme reflects where this community is: not building toward leadership, but exercising it right now, in rooms that need them.
Be a leader to empower the women shaping the future of digital health and position your organization alongside this transformative community through:
Ahead of this year’s GDHF, in partnership with TechChange:
Sponsor Learning That Lasts All Year
Want to be part of upskilling your peers and �the broader digital health community?
NEW!
Learning Sponsor Benefits
Platinum Learning Sponsor
Climate & Digital Health
$49,000
Pre-course marketing
Engagement
Message delivery
Post-course marketing
1 AVAILABLE
NEW!
Platinum Learning Sponsor
AI & Ethics
$49,000
1 AVAILABLE
Pre-course marketing
Engagement
Message delivery
Post-course marketing
NEW!
GDHN Members & Supporters
For more information, contact Sheerin Vesin �sheerin.vesin@techchange.org
Interested in exploring a sponsorship opportunity?