DESIGNING SUSTAINABLE AND SMART HEALTHCARE FACILITIES: ANTICIPATING FUTURE HEALTHCARE NEEDS
23 - 26 June 2026
| Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore
Health Facilities Asia Day 2
Health Facilities Asia Day 2
Health Facilities Asia Day 2
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Welcome & Housekeeping Address by Asia Healthcare Week
8:15 am - 9:00 am
Registration Opens
9:10 am - 9:40 am
Designing for Aging Populations — Integrating Geriatric Care into Facility Upgrades
Kong Choong Tang -
Chief Executive Officer,
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Chow Huat Khoo - Managing Director – Hospital & Healthcare Operations, Sunway Healthcare Group
How are hospitals preparing infrastructure for the projected 2030 aging demographic surge in Asia?
What measurable impact does frailty-ready infrastructure and design have on staff workload and patient outcomes?
How can smart monitoring systems and workflow planning enhance operational efficiency in geriatric care?
Which infrastructure and design strategies support elderly patient safety and satisfaction across a large hospital campus?
9:40 am - 10:10 am
Workforce & Patient-Centric Facility Design
Carrie Chan -
Director of Campus Planning and Sustainability Office,
Woodlands Hospital
Dr Jeremiah CHNG - Director, Clinical Operations and Enterprise Operations, Woodlands Hospital
How does patient-centric design impact operational resilience, patient satisfaction, and long-term financial performance?
Which training and safety strategies for engineering and clinical teams deliver measurable efficiency gains and cost savings?
What digital tools and AI interventions help address labour shortages, improve workforce retention, and reduce staffing-related expenses?
How can hospital layouts be adapted to improve staff productivity, reduce errors, and enhance patient experience while lowering operational costs?
10:10 am - 10:40 am
Industry Thought Leadership
10:40 am - 11:00 am
Speed Networking Session
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Morning Break & Refreshments
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Financing Sustainable and Smart Hospital Transformation
How can hospitals balance capital investment with sustainability ROI and long-term operational savings?
What funding models enable digital retrofits, modular expansions, and energy-efficient upgrades with measurable cost impact?
How can ESG-linked financing and energy performance contracts drive both environmental and commercial benefits?
Which metrics do finance leaders use to evaluate investment success for smart and sustainable infrastructure?
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Designing Hospitals for Outcomes, Not Occupancy: Infrastructure that Drives Measurable Clinical & Financial Results
Hermas Irawan -
Country Manager,
Asia OneHealthcare
How can outcome-based infrastructure design reduce patient length of stay and maximize bed utilization?
Which workflow optimizations and smart-ward technologies deliver measurable operational cost savings?
How does aligning facility planning with clinical performance KPIs drive revenue and efficiency gains?
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking & Lunch Break
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Reimagining Operations — From Digital Hospitals to Data-Driven Facilities
Geoffrey Gui -
Director, Future Health System,
Singapore General Hospital
How can AI, IoT, and predictive analytics optimize facility performance while reducing operational spend?
Which integrated digital systems improve clinical workflows and streamline asset management for measurable efficiency gains?
How can data transparency support cost control, safety compliance, and executive decision-making?
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Modernising Operational Facilities: Retrofitting for Hybrid OT and ICU Efficiency
Dr Guirong Yang -
Director Of Operations,
Gleneagles Hospital Singapore
How hybrid surgery capabilities are being embedded into existing operating theatres without disrupting ongoing services
Upgrading critical care facilities to meet evolving patient safety and clinical technology demands
Role of cross‑functional engagement and public‑sector partnerships in enabling complex retrofits
Integrating energy‑efficient materials and systems in ward refreshes to extend asset life and meet modern patient expectations
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Afternoon Break & Refreshments
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Linking Space, Safety & Sustainability to Clinical Outcomes
How can master space planning and design innovation balance productivity, staff wellness, and hospital brand image?
How can sustainability and regulatory compliance be integrated into facilities operations to support business continuity and occupational safety?
In what ways can engineering and biomedical systems be aligned with clinical workflows to reduce downtime and improve care throughput?
How can multi-functional organizational structures be developed to build talent pipelines and ensure succession readiness for long-term resilience?
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Closing Dialogue: The Future of Healthcare Facilities in Asia
Dato' Dr Colin Lee -
Managing Director,
KL Wellness City and KL International Hospital
Which infrastructure investments are delivering measurable efficiency, sustainability, and clinical outcomes today?
How are regional hospitals leveraging green, digital, and modular solutions to remain competitive and resilient?
What cross-market insights and best practices can senior leaders adopt to improve operational and commercial performance?
How can public-private collaboration accelerate scalable impact across the region?
