WOMEN’S HEALTH INNOVATION FORUM
ROME • 10 NOVEMBER 2026
The first national event entirely dedicated to innovation in women’s health
A new collective space dedicated to those who imagine, builds and shapes the future of women’s health.
An event created to bring together visions, data, experiences and innovation, with the aim of transforming the Women’s Health Gap into a social, scientific and economic priority for the country.
10 November 2026
Rome, Zest Hub – Via Marsala 29H (Termini station)
Registration coming soon!
The FemTech Observatory
The event is launched on the occasion of the presentation of the FemTech Observatory’s 2026 Survey, the annual report analyzing the state of the art, trends, investments, emerging technologies, and social impact of the FemTech ecosystem in Italy.
The 2026 Survey is a pivotal moment of the Forum, offering a comprehensive overview of:
• emerging trends and technologies
• investments and market dynamics
• unaddressed clinical and social needs
• the economic and cultural impact of FemTech in Italy
Program
A day dedicated to innovation
Presentation of the FemTech Observatory 2026 Report
Talks and panel discussions featuring experts from Italy and abroad
Practical workshops and training sessions
Capital Connect
Structured networking among stakeholders in the ecosystem
First edition of the Tech4Fem Awards
Tech4Fem Awards
We recognize innovation in women’s health
The Tech4Fem Awards celebrate organizations transforming women’s health through a scientific, technological, and social approach.
These awards recognize innovation, data quality, sustainability, and real-world impact.
Winners will be chosen by a select jury and announced on stage at the WHIF.
Categories
Workplace FemTech
Data-driven Innovation
Global Vision
Social Impact
AI for Women’s Health
Most Promising
Capital Connect
Collaboration over Competition: Capital, Values, and Partnerships
A gathering of Founders and Capital Partners to build connections, share perspectives, and unlock new opportunities for collaboration.
Stepping away from traditional pitch competitions, Capital Connect was created to foster genuine dialogue between those building the future of Women’s Health and those positioned to champion its growth.
It is an opportunity to better understand mutual needs, expectations and visions, shaping a more conscious, inclusive, and long-term investment ecosystem together.
What does it represent
Discussion and dialogue
Transparency
Collaboration
Alignment of values
Vision
No pitch, no performance
Speakers
The Speakers list at the Women’s Health Innovation Forum is constantly being updated. Find out who will be taking to the stage at WHIF!
Valeria Leuti
Founder Tech4Fem
FemTech Observatory Director
Francesca Re
Lawyer
Associazione Luca Coscioni
Donata Columbro
Journalist, Data Humanizer, Writer
Elena Paola Lanati
CEO
LIONHEALTH
Barbara Castellano
Partner
Panakes Partners
Veronica Mariani
CEO, Business Angel
Premiaweb Holding
Collaborate
Join the Ecosystem
The Women’s Health Innovation Forum is not just an event: it is a collective project.
An open invitation to everyone who works work in the field of women’s health and in social and technological innovation.
This autumn will mark a step forward: together, as an ecosystem.
Apply to become an Ecosystem Partner, we are looking forward to hearing from you!
Join the Team
Would you like to experience the Women’s Health Innovation Forum from the inside?
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to help build this event: from organizing in the weeks leading up to it to welcoming guests and providing operational support on November 10th.
Join the team, get to know the Tech4Fem ecosystem up close and help us to shape a day dedicated to the future of women’s health!
Join as a VolunteerWHIF Partners
A great collective strength
An ever-growing, diverse network uniting research, advocacy, innovation, and education to shape a new, shared space.
Main Partners
Ecosystem Partners
Media Partners
Technical Partners
Funding Partner
Supported by
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Road to Paris
Join us at Women’s Health Europe Forum
Tech4Fem is a co-organizing partner of the Women’s Health Europe Forum, the premier European FemTech event hosted by Femtech France, taking place in Paris on November 27, 2026.
Join us in Paris!
Discover the WHEF
What is Tech4Fem
The first network in Italy dedicated to FemTech and innovation in women’s health
Tech4Fem is a non-profit organization promoting innovation in women’s health through data, scientific research, and emerging technologies, actively working to close the Women’s Health Gap.
Tech4Fem represents the national ecosystem for innovation in women’s health, bringing together startups, research, institutions, investors, and stakeholders dedicated to driving the sector’s growth.
The WHIF event is promoted and organized by Tech4Fem, Italy’s first network dedicated to FemTech and innovation in women’s health.
In collaboration with the FemTech Observatory, the independent research hub created to track the evolution of the FemTech ecosystem in Italy and worldwide through grassroots data and social analysis.
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