Agenda

February 16, 2026 | T-Hub, Hyderabad, India

TALHealthFest 2026 Full Agenda

Keynotes & Panel Discussions

09:00 am - 10:00 am

Registrations & Networking

The
Marvel

10:00 am - 10:15 am

Inauguration

N. S. Boseraju, Minister of Minor Irrigation Science & Technology, Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka


The
Marvel

10:15 am - 10:30 am

Welcome Keynote

Sai Gundavelli, Founder & CEO, Solix Technologies, Inc.


Kishore Gadiraju, Chief Evangelizing Officer – TALHospitals, Director – Touch-A-Life Foundation, CTO – Solix Technologies, Inc.

The
Marvel

10:30 am - 10:45 am

KEYNOTE

Data Security and Governace


Mark Lee, Chief Product Officer, Solix Technologies, Inc.

The
Marvel

10:45 am - 11:30 am

KEYNOTE

Future of Life


Nishith Desai, Founder, Nishith Desai Associates

Mihir Parikh, Strategic Thought Leader, Nishith Desai Associates

The
Marvel

11:30 am - 11:50 pm

KEYNOTE

Transforming Vaccine R&D: Innovations in mRNA, Conjugate, and Precision Delivery Technologies


Dr Ramesh Matur, PhD, Founder and Director, myRNA Therapeutics

The
Marvel

12:00 pm - 12:50 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

The Real State of Quantum & AI in Healthcare – Trustworthiness, Drug Discovery, Development, Diagnostics and Treatments.


Moderator: Uday Saxena, Strategic Co-Founder, Whale Tank Biocatalyst


Matruprasad Priyadarshi, Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Advisor & Former Senior Director & General Manager - South Asia - US Pharnacioeia

Dr Deva Priyakumar, PhD, Professor – IIIT

Shikhar Prasad, IT Director – AI Compliance, Novartis

Venkat Kamalakar Bundla, CEO, Marksans Pharma – EU

Vikram Kumar, CEO, Multiplier AI

The
Marvel

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

LUNCH

The
Marvel

02:00 pm - 02:50 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Longevity & Wellness: Transforming Old age care


Moderator: Murali Krishnam, VP of Product Strategy for BioPharma Enterprise AI, SOLIX Technologies, Inc.


Dr Shiva Raju, Sr. Consultant Physician & Diabetologist, KIMS Hospitals

Prof. Dr Mallik Singaraju, Senior Oncologist, Founder, Singaraju Cancer Foundation

Dr. Chandra Sekhar Manchala, MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), Pediatrician, Malla Reddy Medical College for Women, Hyderabad

Dr Mir Raza Ali Khan, Director – Medical Operations and Quality, Multi-Speciality Units and RaaS, Citizens Speciality Hospitals

The
Marvel

03:00 pm - 03:50 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Medical Access: Global Medical Tourism Industry: India’s Strategic Role


Moderator: Dr. Bala Vidyadhar Malladi, Programme Head – Public Health & Research, Pushpagiri Vitreo Retina Institute


Mahender Pala, Group COO, Omega Hospital

Deepika T. Grandhi, India Business Development Head, Cleveland Clinic

Dhruva Sreenivasa Chakravarthi, Global COO, Humancare Worldwide

Dr. Sapptarishi Ghosh, Chief Executive Officer, SCEI, Symbiosis Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Dr Annie Thakore, Group CEO, Pranaam Hospitals

The
Marvel

04:00 pm - 04:50 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Mental Health: Beyond Burnout; Digital Mental Health; Breaking Stigma


Moderator: Joe Lancaster, VP of Enterprise AI, Solix Technologies, Inc.


Dr Uday Gautam, Managing Director & Chairman, Goutam Neuro Care Hospitals – KPHB & Kompally

Dr. Vijay Praveen, Managing Director, Lead ENT Consultant, Meraki ENT International Hospital. Hyderabad

Dr. Purnima Nagaraja, Psychiatrist, Dhrithi Wellness clinic.

Anu Krishna, Founder, HERizon – Aware Women’s Community (HAWC)

The
Marvel

05:00 pm - 05:50 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Mental Health: Optimizing Health Span by Leveraging your Lifestyle Choices


Moderator: Raju Pusapati, VP Life Sciences, Solix Technologies, Inc.


Dr. Krishnamohan Yarlagadda, Director, Virinchi People's Hospitals

Dr. Anupama Uppaluri, Chief Doctor, Edvenswa Ayurvedic Hospital

Uma Aysola, Global Director – Communications, ACCESS Health International

Dr. V. K. Sashindran, Dean, Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre

The
Marvel

06:00 pm - 06:50 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Activating Community Changemakers for Healthcare


Moderator: Gopal Garg, Director – Ecosystem & Partnerships, Project ASPIRE-ASHOKA


Evita Fernandez, FRCOG (Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London), Chairperson – Fernandez Foundation; Natural Birthing and Midwifery Champion

Anshu Gupta, Founder – Goonj and Gram Swabhimaan

Mukti Bosco, Founder & Secretary, Healing Fields Foundation

Sri Vasireddy, Co-Founder & CEO, REAN Foundation

The
Marvel

06:50 pm - 07:00 pm

KEYNOTE

By Honourable Minister Sri Sridhar Babu Garu


Minister for ITE&C, Industries & Commerce and Legislative Affairs, Government of Telangana.

The
Marvel

07:00 pm - 09:00 pm

NETWORKING DINNER

The
Marvel

*This Agenda is subject to change

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about TALHospitals HealthFest 2026

Is there a fee to attend TALHealthFest 2026?

No, the event is completely free for all participants. Everyone is welcome to join without any cost.

Hospitals, doctors, NGOs, medical students, and healthcare enthusiasts from India and the USA are all invited. Whether you are a professional or someone interested in healthcare, this event is for you.

By attending, you contribute indirectly to providing free surgeries and consultations to underserved patients through TALHospitals’ pro bono healthcare network.

The event will take place at the The Marvel, T-Hub, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081, on February 16, 2026.

You’ll discover the latest medical innovations, network with healthcare professionals, explore medical tourism options, and learn how TALHospitals connects patients with free or affordable healthcare services.

Yes! The event provides opportunities to get involved, whether by volunteering, collaborating, or supporting TALHospitals’ initiatives.

Yes, TAL Hospitals serves as a platform where hospitals and doctors can post and find job opportunities in the healthcare sector.

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