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Together for a healthier world

Connections Programme

Uniting top buyers with healthcare pioneers

The Connections Programme is WHX Dubai’s curated matchmaking initiative - designed to help the right people meet, efficiently and meaningfully.

Whether you’re joining as a healthcare decision-maker, exhibitor, or investor, the programme ensures your time at WHX is spent on high-value, purposeful meetings that matter.

Through data-led curation, participant vetting, and white-glove support, every connection is intentional - helping you engage with the most relevant people, explore new opportunities, and drive real outcomes before, during, and after the event.

Learn how to take part

Connections Programme

A better way to connect

The Connections Programme is built to help you meet the right people, faster. Through data-led matchmaking and a clear focus on relevance, participants gain access to curated meetings, tailored tools, and a smoother onsite experience.

  • Connect with verified decision-makers and industry leaders

  • Access qualified, high-value opportunities

  • Join scheduled 1:1 meetings through the WHX App

  • Meet healthtech innovators and key solution providers

  • Explore new technologies and partnerships

  • Identify relevant services that match your priorities

  • Accelerate buying and collaboration decisions

  • Plan ahead with curated schedules and concierge support

  • Build long-term partnerships that extend beyond the event

How does it work?

One platform, three pathways to purposeful meetings

If your aim is to source solutions, explore investments, or discover innovation - the Connections Programme streamlines how you meet the right people. Through curated tools, data-led matchmaking, and personalised support, we make every interaction more efficient, more relevant, and more valuable. Every connection made through the programme leads to more meaningful, outcome-driven meetings that drive your business forward

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As a participant, you’ll join a select network of senior professionals shaping the future of healthcare - with access to curated meetings and exclusive discussions that maximise your time onsite.

Our team will matchmake you with exhibitors and partners that align with your role and goals. Every meeting is designed to be relevant, concise, and impactful, saving you time and helping you unlock opportunities faster.

WHX is where conversations become collaborations.

From breakthrough technologies to established healthcare solutions, the Connections Programme creates the environment for commercial outcomes - faster, smarter, and with the right people in the room.

FAQs

Here are some of the most common questions we get about our Connections Programme.

To qualified professionals in procurement, investment, and senior healthcare leadership roles. Participants must demonstrate a strong track record and a clear interest in meeting with exhibitors, startups, or innovators aligned to their objectives.

Once your application is received, our team will review your profile based on programme-specific criteria. If approved, you’ll receive onboarding materials, access to the WHX App, and personalised guidance to help you make the most of your participation.

The Connections Programme team will assist throughout the process.

Participants can send or accept meeting requests directly through the WHX App, while our team provides ongoing support to ensure you connect with the most relevant profiles.

There is no fee to join the Connections Programme.

However, participation is commitment-based. If accepted, you are expected to attend scheduled meetings and actively engage with relevant exhibitors or innovators as part of the programme experience.

You’ll be matched with relevant exhibitors, innovators, and healthcare partners based on your profile and areas of interest. Meetings will take place onsite at exhibitor stands, or through guided introductions facilitated by our team.

We recommend completing your profile in full, clearly stating your areas of interest, and engaging with the platform early. This increases your chances of being matched with the most relevant participants and getting the most value from your time onsite.

Yes. All participants receive onboarding support, and our team will provide concierge assistance onsite to help manage meetings and ensure your experience is seamless, productive, and impactful.