List of Speakers - 2026
Oman
Switzerland
- H.E Suleiman bin Nasser bin Khamis bin Nasser Al-Hajji
- Dr. Abdullah Al-Maniri, Senior Public Health Advisor at the MOH, specializing in epidemiology and health policy
- Dr Anas Al Kamyani, MD, OMSB, Director of National Center for Virtual Health, Muscat - Oman
- Luigi De Martin, CEO Pen-G, Oman
- Prof. Dr. Jens Eckstein, MD, PhD, Senior consultant in Internal Medicine at the University Hospital Basel & Chief Medical Information Officer and Head of Innovation
- Ricarda Harris
- Fabienne Jaun, RN, MPH
- Ranjit Kalarickamakel, Co-Founder MedNota
- Prof. Dr. med. Jörg D. Leuppi, MD PhD Chief Academic Officer Kantonsspital Baselland
- Prof. Dr. med. Anne Leuppi-Taegtmeyer, MD PhD University Hospital Basel, Head of the Patient Safety Department
- Dr. med. Silke Schmitt Oggier, MD/ MPH
Medical Director, santé24, Member of the Management Committee - Dr. Jens Thomsen MD MPH MSc MBA, Medics Labor AG
Moderation
Dr. Heiko Visarius
Speakers
Patient Management - From Digital Diagnosis to Intelligent Therapy
Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Health for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Oman
From Vision to Vitality: Building Oman's Healthier Future - Opening Address
A seamless journey of discovery
For this day, you will be in expert hands. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Heiko Visarius, who will serve as your guiding voice and navigator throughout this summit. With his seasoned perspective and clear vision, Dr. Visarius will expertly frame our discussions, connect key themes, and ensure a cohesive and insightful journey for every attendee.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Maniri
- Senior Public Health Advisor at the MOH, specializing in epidemiology and health policy
Establishing a national patient record system in Oman to assure patient safety
Dr. Abdullah Ali Nasser Al Maniri is a public health leader, researcher, and strategist with over two decades of experience shaping healthcare policy and practice in Oman and beyond. He holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the Karolinska Institute, a Master of Public Health from the University of Sydney, and a Bachelor of Health Sciences from Sultan Qaboos University.
As faculty at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, he taught and mentored graduate and undergraduate public health students, later serving as a visiting professor at the University of Bremen and Hasselt University. He has authored nearly 60 peer-reviewed publications and supervised and mentored many master's and doctoral theses.
His public health impact is most visible in his leadership of Oman's national strategic research program on road safety, directing international collaborations across the United Kingdom, United States, Sweden, and Australia. At the Ministry of Health, he has driven major transformation initiatives, including organizational restructuring, the National Digital Health Strategy anf the health sector national five year plan ( 2026-2030). He also led strategic reengineering at the Omani Medical Specialty Board, training hundreds of physicians in research and data analysis.
New Geopolitical Developments in the Supply Chain of Penicillins
b-Lactam antibiotics have been first discovered 100 years ago but they still represent the cornerstone of modern medicine.
Though we know basically everything about these compounds, science could not identify so far, a safer and more efficient treatment towards majority of the infections.
During the several decades the center of excellence for the production of these molecules has moved continuously, from US and Europe to far East up to recent development in the Middle East.
What are the next frontiers of the worldwide supply chain of antibiotics and what are the challenges when moving this technology in between different geographical regions?
Prof. Dr. Jens Eckstein, MD, PhD
- Senior consultant in Internal Medicine at the University Hospital Basel
- Chief Medical Information Officer
- Head of Innovation
The future role of Wearables in healthcare - the Basle Bracelet experience
Prof. Dr. Jens Eckstein, MD, PhD is a senior consultant in Internal Medicine at the University Hospital Basel, where he combines hands-on patient care with digital innovation. As Chief Medical Information Officer and Head of Innovation, he drives the hospital’s digital transformation while developing new technologies that improve clinical care.
After studying medicine in Freiburg and Lübeck, he completed specialist training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology and earned a PhD at Maastricht University. Since 2019, he has been Professor of Internal Medicine and Cardiology at the University of Basel. His research focuses on digital health, wearable technologies, AI, and clinical decision support.
He leads multiple national and international research initiatives, including Innosuisse- and Horizon 2020-funded projects on smart hospitals, wearables, and digital diagnostics. Working closely with industry and academic partners, he translates innovative ideas into practical solutions that enhance patient safety, healthcare quality, and efficiency.
Alongside his research, Prof. Eckstein teaches at the University of Basel, ETH Zurich, and FHNW, mentoring the next generation of clinicians and scientists. His continued clinical work ensures that innovation remains firmly grounded in the real needs of patients and healthcare professionals.
Ricarda Harris
- Boardmember Oman Switzerland Friendship Organisation and Host
- Chairwomen HaagHarris.ManagementGroup
- Principal Consultant Team Head Health adesso
Welcome and Introduction
Ricarda Harris welcomes all delegates, speakers, and partners to the Innovation Summit. She introduces the programme, its key themes, and the Summit’s two-part journey—Part 1 in Bern (2026) and Part 2 in Muscat (2027). Her introduction highlights the value of shared dialogue, cross-sector partnership, and practical innovation, inviting everyone to engage openly, connect meaningfully, and turn ideas into lasting impact.
Severe Asthma and Potential Prevention
Measurement of Hospital Hygiene: Potential Digital Tools
Prof. Dr. med. Anne Leuppi-Taegtmeyer
- Head, Department of Patient Safety and Clinical Head, DrugSafety@USB Program, Medical Directorate, University Hospital Basel
- Board-certified Clinical Pharmacologist and Toxicologist
- Honorary Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Basel
