The Biggest and Most Influential Healthcare Exhibition In The Southern Hemisphere
11-12 March 2026 | ICC, Sydney

Rod Sprenger

Former Director Digital Health SA New Women's and Childrens' Hospital

Health Facilities Design & Development (PAID) Day One: Wednesday, 19 March 2025

2:30 PM Panel discussion | Designing for the patient experience: creating healing environments in modern healthcare facilities


·      Exploring the ways of incorporating natural light, greenery, and open spaces into hospital design

·      Discuss the role of patient-centered design in improving comfort, reducing anxiety, and enhancing the overall healthcare experience

·      Improving wayfinding in hospitals for people with diverse needs and abilities

·      Consider the importance of culturally sensitive design elements that respect and accommodate the diverse backgrounds of patients and their families

4:50 PM Panel Discussion | Optimising asset management in healthcare facilities a Whole-of-Lifecycle approach


·      Adopting a whole-of-lifecycle approach to asset management, from acquisition and usage to disposal and replacement

·      Improving operational efficiency and enhancing facility performance through strategic asset management

·      Explore cost-saving strategies in asset management, such as optimising energy use, extending asset lifespans, and streamlining procurement processes

Health Facilities Design & Development (PAID) Day Two: Thursday, 20 March 2025

12:10 PM Panel Discussion | The Future of Healthcare Infrastructure: Building for the Next Generation

• Designing healthcare facilities that are adaptable to future healthcare needs

• Understanding the trends in digital transformation, sustainability and patient centric design that are shaping modern hospitals

• Accelerating hospital builds and improving flexibility through modular and prefabricated construction

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Rod.

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