Embedding AI across healthcare: From workflows to operational transformation

Prof. Wonchul Cha

Prof. Wonchul Cha is a renowned physician at Samsung Medical Center with 20+ years in emergency medicine and 10+ in informatics. He led the hospital’s HIMSS Stage 7 validation, driving digital innovation.

Mr Bryan Croft

Bryan Croft leads the day‑to-day operations of Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center, overseeing all service line and clinical support services with the goal of ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, effective and efficient patient care. He also serves as CEO of Cedars‑Sinai Marina Hospital.

Croft joined Cedars‑Sinai in 2010 as vice president of Operations and was promoted to senior vice president of Operations in 2017. He has been instrumental in advancing Cedars‑Sinai’s operations and developing clinical programs and services, working collaboratively with department chairs, senior management and medical staff. His leadership accomplishments include operational and strategic oversight of the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars‑Sinai and the Cedars‑Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center, the planning process for the Cedars‑Sinai Marina Hospital replacement facility, and expansion and establishment of new clinical programs.

Dr Tarang Gianchandani

A clinician-turned-strategist, Dr. Tarang Gianchandani blends 25+ years of global experience with a bold vision for the future of healthcare. An alumna of Lady Hardinge Medical College and the National University of Singapore, she trained in Orthopaedics before moving into hospital leadership across Singapore and India.

Her journey spans strategic roles with Singapore’s Ministry of Health, Changi General Hospital, Alexandra Hospital, and leadership of large tertiary care hospitals in India. Today, as CEO of Reliance Foundation Hospital, she leads one of India’s most advanced quaternary care institutions.

A future-forward leader, Dr. Tarang champions digital health, AI-enabled systems, and tech-enabled care models to drive operational excellence, clinical outcomes, and experiences.

She has been honoured with several recognitions, including the Newsweek Top CEO Circle 2025, Excellence in Healthcare Leadership 2026, Best Healthcare CEO of the Year 2026, Women Excellence Award 2025 and Healthcare Impact Person 2024. Yet, what she values most is the trust she has earned from patients and the ability to inspire teams toward a shared purpose.
Rooted in systems thinking, compassionate leadership, and innovation, Dr. Tarang believes the hospitals of tomorrow will be built not just with steel and software, but with purpose, people, and empathy.

Dr Philipp Rohde

Dr. Philipp Rohde is the Corporate Marketing Strategy Lead for Healthcare AI at Siemens Healthineers. Since 2024, he has been responsible for shaping strategic initiatives that accelerate the adoption of a global portfolio of artificial intelligence solutions in healthcare and drive innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable growth across the healthcare sector.

Previously, he held a range of leadership positions at Siemens Healthineers in marketing, portfolio management, and business strategy, including Head of Marketing for Photon-Counting CT, Head of Portfolio Management for Cardiovascular Care, and Head of Marketing for Cardiology Solutions. His work has focused on bringing innovative imaging and cardiovascular solutions to market, shaping portfolio strategy, and translating technological advancements into clinical and customer value.