In this episode, chaired by Thomas Dakin, Programme Lead at the Geneva Sustainability Centre and a member of this year's Congress Scientific Committee, three outstanding leaders in global healthcare discuss the upcoming 49th World Hospital Congress taking place in Seoul in 2026.

Dr Wang-Jun Lee, President-Designate of the International Hospital Federation, Prof. Whiejong Han, Professor of the Graduate School of Public Health at Yonsei University in South Korea, and Ms Kyung Eun Lee, Chair and CEO of Keyo Medical Foundation in South Korea, explore the vision behind this year's Congress, the key themes shaping the scientific programme, and what delegates can look forward to when they arrive in Korea.

Tune in to hear more about the most exciting features of Congress and the reasons that make South Korea the right place to host it.

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Thomas Dakin

Programme Lead | Geneva Sustainability Centre

Thomas (Tom) manages strategy and engagement related to leadership for sustainability, as well as the IHF’s international framework of healthcare leadership competencies.

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Korean Hospital Association

Dr Wang-Jun Lee

President-Designate

Dr Wang-Jun Lee is one of the most influential persons in the Korean healthcare sector. He is the chairman and CEO of Myongji Hospital and...

Keyo Medical Foundation, South Korea

Ms Kyung Eun Lee

Chairman/CEO

Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea

Prof. Whiejong Han

Professor

Professor Whiejong Han is a Chair of Department of Global Health and Disease Control at the Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University, Korea. He...

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