3rd International
Patient Summit
About the Summit
The International Patient Summit (IPS) is a premier platform where patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders converge to amplify patient voices and drive meaningful change in healthcare delivery across the Asia-Pacific region.
IPS was born out of the collective conviction that patient voices must be at the centre of healthcare policy and practice. What began as a single forum has grown into a landmark event that draws delegates from across India and the Asia-Pacific region.
IPS 3 in New Delhi builds on the momentum of two landmark editions, bringing together the rare disease and broader patient community under one roof to advocate for equitable, accessible, and patient-centred healthcare.
The 3rd edition broadens the agenda — moving from rare disease advocacy alone to the full continuum of patient experiences, under the theme "From Rare to Common: Uniting Patient Voices for Better Health."
Vision
A world where every patient — regardless of diagnosis — has access to knowledge, support, and quality healthcare on equal terms.
Mission
Empower patients through advocacy, policy dialogue, and multi-stakeholder partnerships that reshape the healthcare landscape.
Who Should Attend
Patients, caregivers, advocates, physicians, policymakers, pharma professionals, researchers, and media.
Venue
New Delhi, India — a fitting capital for a summit that will shape patient rights and healthcare policy for the region.
Summit Themes
IPS 3 will convene around six core themes that bridge the rare disease community with the wider patient advocacy landscape.
Patient-Centred Healthcare
Reframing health systems around the lived experience of patients — from first diagnosis through long-term disease management.
Rare Disease Policy & Access
Bridging the gap between national rare disease policies and on-the-ground patient reality across South and Southeast Asia.
Caregiver Empowerment
Recognising and supporting the invisible backbone of patient care — family members and community caregivers.
Digital Health & Innovation
Leveraging technology — telehealth, patient registries, AI-assisted diagnostics — to improve access and health outcomes.
Patient Safety & Rights
Strengthening accountability in health systems and advancing legal frameworks that protect patient rights.
Asia-Pacific Collaboration
Building cross-border networks among patient groups, research institutions, and governments to share best practices.
Summit Programme
A curated two-day programme of plenary keynotes, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and a gala networking dinner on the evening of Day 1.
Inaugural Ceremony
Welcome address, lamp-lighting, and keynote by eminent health leaders.
Plenary: Rare to Common
Panel discussion on bridging rare and common disease advocacy agendas.
Networking Lunch
Curated roundtables by disease area and interest group.
Parallel Workshops
Patient safety · Digital health · Caregiver wellness.
Panel: Policy & Access India
Government and regulatory perspectives on patient rights.
Gala Networking Dinner
Awards for outstanding patient advocacy and leadership.
Plenary: Asia-Pacific Voices
Regional patient advocacy — perspectives from across Asia.
Patient Stories Session
First-person narratives from patients across Asia-Pacific.
Networking Lunch
Sponsor exhibitions and bilateral meetings.
Breakout Sessions
Research · Funding · Media & communication for patient groups.
Plenary: Road Ahead
Multi-stakeholder dialogue on healthcare access post-2026.
Valedictory & New Delhi Declaration
Adoption of summit outcomes and roadmap for 2027.
Summit Documents
Download the official documents for the 3rd International Patient Summit — New Delhi, India.
Co-Organisers
IPS 3 is presented jointly by two organisations committed to advancing patient advocacy across India and the Asia-Pacific region.
DakshamA Health
A New Delhi-based NGO empowering patients and caregivers through knowledge, advocacy, and stakeholder partnerships across India and beyond.
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PAIR Academy
Patient Advocacy in India and the Region — building capacity among patient groups to lead and sustain advocacy in their communities.
Visit WebsiteCheck Out Our Past Editions
Two successful summits have built the IPS legacy. Explore what we achieved together.
Be Part of the Conversation
Registrations, sponsorships, and speaker nominations are opening soon. Visit the official IPS website or reach out to DakshamA Health for partnership enquiries.