Shafi Ahmed

Professor Shafi Ahmed is a distinguished surgeon, educator, and futurist specializing in digital health, AI, and healthcare innovation. With over 30 years of experience, he is a senior partner at Purpose Tech Capital, investing in early-stage health tech startups. Ahmed is a globally recognized keynote speaker, having delivered over 350 keynotes in 60 countries. He co-founded the Webit Health summit and GIANT Health summit, fostering a community of 350,000 innovators. His work focuses on equitable, accessible, and affordable healthcare through digital technologies. Ahmed is also the author of 'Intelligent: The Evolution of AI Transforming Healthcare' and a professor at multiple prestigious institutions, including UCL Global Business School for Health and Imperial College London.