Women Leading the Next Wave of Healthcare Innovation: Making High-Stakes Decisions in Complexity, Capital, and Care

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking event hosted by Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) and IESE Healthcare Club, bringing together leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of healthcare.

In an era defined by rapid technological change, capital constraints, and increasing complexity in care delivery, women leaders are playing a pivotal role in driving bold, high-impact decisions. This event will explore how they navigate uncertainty, build innovation-driven organizations, and leverage networks of power and influence to accelerate meaningful change across the healthcare ecosystem.

The session will be moderated by Katharine d’Amico, who will guide a dynamic conversation and set the stage for three interactive breakout rooms designed to foster deeper discussion and peer exchange:

1. Strategic Decision-Making Under Uncertainty: How Can Leaders Anticipate Trends and Avoid Blind Spots?
Led by Laura Carratala from Grifols, this session will explore how healthcare leaders can make sound strategic decisions amid volatility, emerging technologies, and shifting regulatory landscapes.

2. From Vision to Execution: Building Innovation Cultures That Actually Deliver
Facilitated by Clara Cano of Unlimited Thinking (formerly of Novartis), this discussion will focus on translating bold ideas into scalable impact, aligning teams, and embedding innovation into organizational DNA.

3. Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Power: What Actually Moves Careers and Capital
Led by Aline Noizet from Digital Health Connector and Andrea Barbiero of Co-Salud, this breakout will unpack the real mechanisms behind career advancement, capital access, and influence—highlighting how mentorship and sponsorship can reshape leadership pathways in healthcare.

The event will finish with a networking cocktail.

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