Three day national conference witnesses participation from over 3,500 delegates, bringing together policymakers, healthcare leaders, architects, technology experts, investors, and industry stakeholders to redefine the future of healthcare infrastructure in India

 

 

The 5th Edition of the Healthcare Planning & Infrastructure Conference 2026 (HPIE 2026), organized under Advance Media Group and powered by MedGate Today, concluded successfully at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, from 14–16 May 2026.

 

 

Held under the overarching theme, “Healthcare Infrastructure Beyond Hospitals: Building Intelligent, Resilient & Integrated Care Ecosystems for Viksit Bharat@2047,” the conference emerged as one of India’s foremost national platforms for strategic dialogue on healthcare infrastructure transformation, digital health ecosystems, patient centric planning, sustainability, and resilient healthcare systems.

 

 

The three day conference witnessed participation from more than 3,500 delegates, including senior government officials, policymakers, healthcare administrators, hospital leaders, architects, infrastructure planners, clinicians, healthcare technology innovators, investors, academicians, and international stakeholders, collectively deliberating on India’s transition from conventional hospital centric models towards integrated, technology enabled, and future ready healthcare ecosystems.

 

 

The inaugural session was graced by Sunil Kumar Barnwal, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Authority, as the Chief Guest. In his inaugural address, he emphasized the importance of building digitally integrated and citizen centric healthcare infrastructure aligned with Ayushman Bharat and India’s long term healthcare vision. He highlighted the role of interoperable digital systems, data driven governance, and resilient healthcare architecture in strengthening equitable healthcare access across the country.

 

 

IAS Mugdha Sinha, Managing Director of the Indian Tourism Development & Additional Secretary of GoI, as the Guest of Honour, underlined the growing importance of healthcare tourism and India’s potential to emerge as a globally competitive destination for medical value travel. She stressed the need for integrated healthcare infrastructure, hospitality, urban planning, and patient experience to position India as a preferred global healthcare destination.

 

 

Delivering the Guest of Eminence address, Dikshu C Kukreja, Managing Principal, CP Kukreja Architects and Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Albania to India as the Guest of Eminence highlighted the critical role of architecture and sustainable design in shaping next generation healthcare facilities. He emphasized the importance of climate resilient, patient centric, and technologically adaptive healthcare environments capable of responding to future healthcare challenges.

 

 

Conference Chair Dr. Upasana Arora, Managing Director, Yashoda Medicity, emphasized the need to build compassionate, inclusive, and patient focused healthcare ecosystems that integrate technology with human centered care delivery. She highlighted the importance of workforce well-being, patient safety, and integrated healthcare planning in strengthening healthcare outcomes.

 

 

Conference Co-Chair Dr. Vivek Desai, Founder & Managing Director, HOSMAC, addressed the evolving dynamics of healthcare infrastructure financing, operational sustainability, and long term capacity planning. He called for stronger public private collaboration and strategic investments to build resilient healthcare systems capable of meeting future demands.

 

 

Special Guest Ar. Shamit Manchanda emphasized the importance of intelligent hospital design, infection prevention planning, and integrated healthcare architecture that supports both clinical efficiency and patient well-being.

 

 

Special Guest Dr. M Wali highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare, holistic patient care, and equitable healthcare accessibility while stressing that infrastructure development must remain aligned with the broader objective of public health and community wellness.

 

 

The conference was mentored by Mr. Afzal Kamal, Managing Director & Editor-in-Chief, MedGate Today, whose vision and leadership have played a pivotal role in shaping HPIE into a nationally respected platform for healthcare policy dialogue, infrastructure innovation, and strategic industry collaboration. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized that the future of healthcare infrastructure must extend beyond physical hospitals and evolve into intelligent, interconnected, resilient, and accessible healthcare ecosystems capable of serving India’s aspirations under Viksit Bharat@2047.

 

 

The conference was conceptualized against the backdrop of India’s rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem, driven by increasing healthcare demand, urbanization, epidemiological transitions, and the growing emphasis on accessible and affordable quality healthcare. HPIE 2026 aimed to facilitate evidence based policy dialogue and foster strategic partnerships to strengthen India’s position as a global healthcare and medical value travel destination.

 

 

Over the course of three days, the conference featured a series of high impact panel discussions, keynote addresses, and industry deliberations covering critical thematic areas shaping the future of healthcare infrastructure.

 

 

Key discussions on the inaugural day included:

• AI is Designing Hospitals  Smart & Predictive Infrastructure, focusing on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in hospital planning and operational efficiency;
• Start to Scale  Building and Scaling a Hospital, examining sustainable healthcare growth models and investment frameworks;
• From Bed Capacity to Care Capacity, emphasizing patient centric care outcomes over traditional infrastructure metrics;
• Healthcare Infrastructure Meets Urban Planning, exploring integrated health city concepts and urban healthcare accessibility;
• From Volume to Value  Moving India’s MVT Strategy Up the Complexity Curve, highlighting India’s growing role in advanced medical value travel; and
• The End of Tier 1 vs Tier 2, discussing decentralized healthcare delivery and digital healthcare accessibility across regions.

The Transformation Day focused extensively on resilience, safety, and digital ecosystems through sessions including:

 

• Designing Hospitals That Don’t Burn, addressing fire safety and disaster resilient infrastructure;
• From Ayushman Bharat to Viksit Bharat 2047: Architecting AI-Enabled, Scalable and Trusted Digital Health Infrastructure (Chief Guest Address)
• Building AI-Enabled, Sustainable & Resilient Healthcare Infrastructure for India@2047: Advancing Medical Value Travel through Innovation, Trust & Global Healthcare Excellence. (Guest of Honor Address)
• Medical Value Travel & Global Healthcare Positioning
• Health Data as Critical Infrastructure, focusing on governance, privacy, interoperability, and national preparedness;
• Can India Institutionalize Patient Safety?, advocating structured patient safety frameworks and governance mechanisms;
• Nursing Excellence & Staff Well-being, emphasizing workforce centric infrastructure and burnout mitigation; and
• Transforming Healthcare Procurement, exploring resilient and technology enabled supply chain ecosystems.

A major highlight of HPIE 2026 was its expansive exhibition segment, which featured participation from more than 25 leading healthcare and infrastructure organizations showcasing advanced technologies, healthcare infrastructure systems, digital transformation solutions, hospital equipment, patient centric innovations, and smart healthcare ecosystems.

 

 

Among the prominent exhibitors:

• PRIUS Healthcareshowcased advanced healthcare infrastructure solutions and integrated systems aimed at improving hospital efficiency, patient safety, and modern clinical environments.
• AMTZ (Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone), India’s leading medical technology manufacturing hub, highlighted indigenous MedTech innovation, manufacturing ecosystems, and research infrastructure supporting the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in healthcare.
• Paramount Bed India presented technologically advanced patient care beds and caregiving solutions designed to improve patient comfort, rehabilitation, and healthcare delivery standards.
• HOSMAC demonstrated its expertise in hospital planning, healthcare consulting, infrastructure advisory, project management, and operational transformation for healthcare institutions.
• IIHMR Universityshowcased its contributions toward healthcare management education, research, public health leadership, and capacity building for strengthening healthcare systems in India.
• Salwan Surgicals Pvt. Ltd. displayed innovative hospital furniture, modular healthcare infrastructure systems, and patient mobility solutions supporting modern healthcare facilities.
• Nihon Kohden India showcased globally recognized patient monitoring, diagnostic, and critical care technologies aimed at advancing clinical excellence and patient safety.
• Spencer Indiapresented emergency response systems, evacuation technologies, and patient transport solutions focused on disaster preparedness and emergency healthcare delivery.
• Life Line highlighted healthcare support services and patient-focused medical solutions contributing to quality healthcare delivery and operational support systems.
• Hospital Store demonstrated specialized hospital procurement and medical equipment supply solutions designed to streamline healthcare purchasing ecosystems.
• FlipSpacesshowcased innovative design-build solutions integrating architecture, technology, and intelligent healthcare space planning for modern healthcare environments.
• Aright Group highlighted integrated engineering, healthcare infrastructure, and turnkey project solutions supporting advanced healthcare facility development.
• Continental Pragati Pvt. Ltd. showcased modular operation theatre systems, healthcare engineering technologies, and specialized hospital infrastructure solutions.
• Octavo Solutions presented digital workflow systems and integrated healthcare technology solutions focused on operational efficiency and healthcare management optimization.
• Euronics Industries Pvt. Ltd.displayed advanced HVAC, clean air, and infection-control technologies developed specifically for healthcare and critical care environments.
• ENZO Life Scienceshighlighted innovations in diagnostics, laboratory technologies, and precision medicine supporting next-generation healthcare and scientific research.
• Yashoda Medicity showcased its integrated tertiary healthcare ecosystem, advanced medical infrastructure, and patient-centric multi-speciality healthcare services.
• RR Kabeldemonstrated safe, energy efficient, and resilient electrical infrastructure systems essential for smart and sustainable healthcare facilities.
• Artemis Hospitalshighlighted advanced clinical excellence, international patient services, and integrated healthcare delivery contributing to India’s global healthcare leadership.

The exhibition segment significantly contributed to fostering strategic networking, technology exchange, policy-industry dialogue, and business collaborations, reinforcing HPIE 2026’s position as a comprehensive platform dedicated to advancing India’s healthcare infrastructure ecosystem.

 

 

HPIE 2026 strongly reinforced the importance of transitioning from fragmented healthcare infrastructure models toward intelligent, integrated, sustainable, and climate resilient healthcare ecosystems. The deliberations reflected a shared consensus on the urgent need for collaborative policy frameworks, public-private partnerships, technology integration, and investment acceleration to strengthen healthcare delivery systems across India.

 

 

The conference further underscored healthcare infrastructure as a strategic pillar for national development, economic resilience, and global healthcare competitiveness.

 

 

As part of its long term policy commitment, the key recommendations and strategic insights emerging from the conference deliberations will be compiled into a comprehensive post event policy brief to be submitted to relevant ministries, government departments, and institutional stakeholders for consideration and further policy action.

 

 

With the successful conclusion of its 2026 edition, the Healthcare Planning & Infrastructure Conference has further strengthened its position as one of India’s leading platforms dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare infrastructure, policy innovation, and integrated healthcare ecosystems for a resilient and future-ready India.