21-23 September 2026

Global Medical Tourism Conference

Travel for Care, Stay for Healing: When Patients Become Guests

Yerevan, Armenia

MEDICAL TOURISM CONFERENCE

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September 10, 2026

Armenia will host the Global Conference on Medical Tourism, a three-day international gathering under the theme Travel for Care, Stay for Healing: When Patients Become Guests.

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare and tourism landscape, medical tourism goes beyond access to treatment — it is about trust, quality, patient experience, innovation, and the seamless coordination of care and travel. The Conference will bring together government representatives, healthcare and tourism stakeholders, medical institutions, international organizations, investors, insurers, experts, and industry leaders to explore how destinations can deliver safe, high-quality, and patient-focused medical tourism experiences.

Participants can expect inspiring keynote speeches, high-level panel discussions, expert sessions, and opportunities for professional networking and collaboration. Together, they will address current trends, international best practices, digital innovation, standards, and cross-sector partnerships, while presenting Armenia’s potential as an emerging and attractive destination for medical tourism.

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Moderators

  • Portrait of Anahit Avanesyan

    Anahit Avanesyan

    Minister of Health

    Republic of Armenia

  • Portrait of Gevorg Yaghjyan, MD, PhD

    Gevorg Yaghjyan, MD, PhD

    Chief Medical Officer

    MEDam

Agenda

See the most up to date agenda for more detailed information on the planned topics and panel sessions.

General Info

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Speakers

  • Portrait of Sharon Anoush Chekijian, MD, MPH

    Sharon Anoush Chekijian, MD, MPH

    Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine

    Yale School of Medicine

  • Portrait of Dr. Lilian Grigorian

    Dr. Lilian Grigorian

    Executive Board Member

    Cardiology Department, San Rafael University Hospital. Madrid. Spain

  • Portrait of Maria Antonietta Princivalle

    Maria Antonietta Princivalle

    Vice President

    International Council for Standards and Certification

  • Portrait of Aghavni Dilanyan

    Aghavni Dilanyan

    Deputy Executive Director for Personal Claims Insurance

    “Nairi Insurance” ILLC

  • Portrait of Dr. László Puczkó

    Dr. László Puczkó

    CEO & Co-founder

    HTWWLife

  • Portrait of Csilla Mezősi

    Csilla Mezősi

    Secretary-General

    European Spas Association (ESPA)

  • Portrait of Dr. Robin Vicken Ohannessian

    Dr. Robin Vicken Ohannessian

    CEO and Founder

    Vickino, Health Innovation Company

    President, Armenian Association of Digital Health

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