Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Hazlina Mahadzir
Designation: Geriatrician
Institution: Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Country: Malaysia
Keynote topic: Sub-theme: Climate-Resilient Nursing, Environmental Sustainability and Disaster Preparedness
Keynote Delivery Mode: Physical
Consultant Physician and Geriatrician based at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HCTM UKM). Graduated with a medical degree (MB BCh BAO) from the National University of Ireland Galway, holding MRCPI accreditation and a Diploma in Medicine for the Elderly. Specializes in dementia, cognitive frailty, fall risk management, and polypharmacy in older adults. Directs multiple postgraduate research studies and contributes regularly to peer-reviewed journals. Co-authored Malaysia’s National Dementia Action Plan and actively advocates for healthy ageing through academic forums and public health education.
Fouzia El Quorchi
Designation: Co-founder, Private Midwifery Practice
Institution: Sagement Nôtre, Casablanca, Morocco
Country: Morocco
Keynote topic: Sub-theme : Global Health Equity, Social Determinants and Inclusive Nursing Care
Keynote Delivery Mode: Online
Senior midwife and sexual and reproductive health professional with more than 28 years of clinical, public health, programme management, teaching and training experience in Morocco. Former Regional Manager for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Programmes in Casablanca-Settat, with two decades of leadership in pregnancy and childbirth surveillance and national family planning programmes. Experienced educator and regional trainer in reproductive health, antenatal and postnatal care, childbirth techniques and medical simulation. Currently active in private midwifery practice and professional leadership, with a strong interest in equitable, resilient and sustainable maternal healthcare systems.
Mardiana Mohd Salleh
Designation: Head of Knowledge Platform & Advocacy / Senior Executive
Institution: Urbanise Malaysia
Country: Malaysia
Keynote topic: Sub-theme 5: Community Health, Healthy Ageing and Sustainable Population Well-being
Keynote Delivery Mode: Physical
Strategic urban and regional development professional with 16 years of experience spanning regional economic development, project and business development, government liaison, strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement and project delivery. Experienced in identifying development opportunities, preparing investment- and project-related proposals, management papers and executive presentations, and coordinating multiagency initiatives. Brings practical understanding of economic zones, regional competitiveness, investment readiness, infrastructure, tourism and sector development, with experience engaging federal and state governments, local authorities, international development agencies, private-sector partners and multidisciplinary teams.
Fakriah Binti Mat Hashim
Designation: Director
Institution: Institut Latihan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (ILKKM) Sultan Azlan Shah
Country: Malaysia
Keynote topic: Sub-theme 6: Nursing Leadership, Policy, Partnerships and Global Collaboration for Sustainable Development
Keynote Delivery Mode: Physical
An accomplished healthcare leader and Director at Institut Latihan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (ILKKM), with over 30 years of extensive experience in clinical practice, nursing education, and academic administration. Core expertise encompasses intensive care, peri-anesthesia, health psychology, and educational management. Key leadership roles include serving as Deputy Head of the Educator Profession and Council Member of the Nursing Board of Malaysia. Honored with multiple Excellent Service Awards (APC), with a strong track record in driving healthcare training excellence through curriculum development, research, consultancy, and strategic management.
Prof. Meegoda Kankanange Dona Lalitha Meegoda
Designation: Professor in Nursing & Midwifery
Institution: Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Country: Sri Lanka
Keynote topic: Sub-theme : Innovative Nursing, Digital Health and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Healthcare
Keynote Delivery Mode: Online
Professor in Nursing and Midwifery with PhD from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and master’s degree from University of Adelaide. Served as Head of Department of Nursing and Midwifery and current Chairperson of Research Ethics Committee at Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. Research career marked by eight consecutive university research awards and 2023 National Educator Gold Award. Serves as Secretary of College of Nurses of Sri Lanka and Master Trainer for international palliative care initiatives (COMPASS and Lien Collaborative).