Investing in Emerging Markets Summit in partnership with the IFC

The panel led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC – World Bank Group) will explore the evolving landscape of private investments in healthcare and Life Science sectors in emerging markets, drawing on the experiences of investors, founders, and CEOs who have navigated unique opportunities and challenges in these dynamic environments. Through a combination of engaging panel discussions and one-on-one lightning talks, participants will uncover practical insights and investment strategies for building resilient, scalable, and impactful healthcare enterprises. This delegate interactive session will highlight real-world lessons learned—from structuring investments and managing risk to fostering innovation and strengthening health systems—offering attendees a deeper understanding of what it takes to realize financial expectations and sustainable health outcomes in diverse market contexts.

1:30 – 1:40 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks: Silven Chikengezha, Global Sector Lead Health Services

1:40 – 2:00 PM | Keynote Address: Siby Diabira, Senior Manager, IFC

THealthcare & Pharmaceuticals in Emerging Markets: Trends, Needs & Investment Potential

2:00 – 2:12 PM | Lightning Talk #1 : Diego Ocampo Gutierrez de Velasco, Director of Innovation, Neolpharma SA de CV

 Local Pharma Manufacturing & Supply Chain Innovations

• Short, impactful insights from emerging market pharma manufacturing integrating in API manufacturing

2:12 – 2:37 PM | Panel Discussion 1 — Sector Landscape

Theme: From Healthcare Infrastructure to Drug Manufacturing: Mapping the Investment Potential along the Pharmaceutical value chain

Moderator: Isabelle Portebois Benjelloun, IFC Global Life Sciences lead

Participants:

• Experia - M. Ala 'Abdul-Jaleel Ya'Qob Khwaj, Deputy CEO

• Bayer - Carolin Welzel, Global Public Affairs Director, Global Health Lead

• Alta Semper - Zachary Fond, Managing Director

2:37 – 2:47 PM | Audience Q&A (Panel 1)

2:47 – 3:00 PM | Networking Break

• Coffee/tea & investor mingling

• IFC desk for project inquiries and partnership discussions

3:00pm | Introduction of next session – Silven Chikengezha, Sector Lead Health Services

3:00 – 3:12 PM | Lightning Talk #2

Topic: Affordable Quality at Scale: Transforming Healthcare Delivery in Emerging Markets

Speaker: Viren Shetty, Executive Vice Chairman, Narayana Health

3:32 – 3:57 PM | Panel Discussion 2 — Case Studies & Success Stories

Theme: Capital Meets Care: Investors Perspectives on Expanding Impactful Healthcare Models

• Focus on balancing ROI with measurable healthcare impact; explore blended financing models, reaching HSME and scalability.

• Moderator: Silven Chikengezha, IFC Global Health Services lead

Participants:

o Matthew Strassberg, Partner and Head of the Healthcare sector, MidEuropa

o Dorien Mulder, Director, Medical Credit Fund

o Matt Williams, CEO, Africa Health Network

3:57 – 4:07 PM | Audience Q&A (Panel 2)

4:07 – 4:15 PM | Closing Remarks & Call to Action

• Summary of key themes and sector opportunities

• Invitation to explore IFC financing tools and partnerships

• Thank-you to speakers & participants