Access to safe, timely surgery remains deeply unequal across the world. Today, advancements in robotics, connectivity, and the availability of real-time data make remote surgery increasingly feasible. As technical capabilities continue to advance, the central challenges are now about scale, risk, and equity. Can such approaches to surgery and medical treatment truly expand care in resource-constrained settings? Where do the most significant barriers still exist, and what will it take to overcome them?
This panel discussion, held on the VivaTech 2026 Red Stage and moderated by Diplomatic Courier CEO Ana C. Rold, examines how remote surgery can move beyond experimentation and be integrated into health systems in ways that strengthen, rather than fragment, global care. Featured speakers include Dr. Jitendra Sharma, Founder and CEO of the Kalam Institute for Health Technology, and Louise Agersnap, Head of the World Health Organization Innovation Hub.
Note: A VivaTech access pass is required to attend this event. Visit here for more information.
