Invitation to the Cutting-Edge Conference on womens healthcare
We are delighted to invite you to join us for the CUTTING EDGE 2025, a premier event dedicated to
exploring the transformative potential of FemTech in advancing women’s healthcare. This groundbreaking
conference will take place on 24TH AND 25TH OF MAY 2025 at HOTEL ITC GARDENIA , BENGALURU.
The conference will bring together leading innovators, healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers
from across the globe to exchange knowledge, showcase breakthroughs, and discuss actionable strategies
to integrate FemTech solutions into clinical practice.Key highlights of the conference include interactive
panels on the theme
As a valued delegate, your expertise and insights will greatly contribute to the success of this event.
Together, we aim to drive meaningful discussions and create a roadmap to improve accessibility, quality,
and outcomes in women’s healthcare.
We look forward to welcoming you to this important dialogue, where innovation meets implementation for
the betterment of women’s health worldwide.
From Innovations to Implementation – Bridging the Gap in FemTech for Women’s
Healthcare At this session, we will bring together innovators and clinicians in a meaningful
dialogue to ensure that the latest advancements in Femtech/Healthtech/Medtech are
aligned with the real-world needs of women, leading to improved health outcomes.
Bridging the Gap Between Innovators and Healthcare Providers
Sharing research data and experiences by the champions
Closing Remarks and Call to Action
Exhibition Space: Showcase of FemTech Innovations
Chaired by DRS G V DIVAKAR: President Dr Venkat : Secretary AMC Bengaluru Chapter
Eminent police officer and advocate 20 min each with open house discussion
MODERATOR – Dr Hema Divakar CASE SENARIOS “Discuss, Debate, and Decide”
*Is Refusal to Treat Violent Patients Ethical? Balancing Safety and Medical Duty
* Doctor Strikes in Response to Violence: A Necessary Stand or Patient Neglect?
*The Role of Communication Skills in De-Escalating Potentially Violent Situations
* Impact of Media and Misinformation in Escalating Doctor-Patient Conflicts
Panelists –
Drs Alex Thomas; Madhuri Patil; Sonia Mandappa; Bharti Rajshekar ;
Vidya Thobbi
Maternal and Fetal Conditions 9.00 TO 9.45 AM
Managing Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Debate: When should early delivery be considered in preeclampsia?
Decision Point: Role of prophylactic aspirin in preventing preeclampsia
Thyroid Disorders and Pregnancy Outcomes 9.45 TO 10.30 AM How aggressively should subclinical hypothyroidism be managed during pregnancy?
Decide: TSH cutoff levels for intervention in pregnancy.
Obesity and High-Risk Pregnancies 10.30 TO 11.15 AM
Debate: Should bariatric surgery be encouraged before conception in obese women?
Decision Point: Managing gestational weight gain in obese patients.
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) for All Pregnancies 11.15 TO 12.00 NOON
Discuss: Should NIPT be standard for high-risk pregnancies only or for all pregnancies?
Debate: How to handle false positives and ethical dilemmas with prenatal genetic screening?
Optimal Steroid Use in Preterm Labor 12.00 12.45PM
Debate: Should a single rescue course of steroids be standard for late preterm labor?
Decision Point: Timing of magnesium sulfate for neuroprotection in preterm deliveries.
Advanced Maternal Age (AMA) and High-Risk Pregnancy 12.45- 1.30 PM
Debate: Should AMA pregnancies have stricter monitoring protocols?
Decision Point: Fertility preservation options for women delaying motherhood.
Emerging Technologies 2.30 – 3.15PM
Debate: Can AI in Predict Ovarian Response and select COS protocols ?
Discuss: When and why to consider robotic surgery over traditional laparoscopy or open surgery.
Future Trends in Robotic Surgery 3.15 TO 4.00PM
Debate : Emerging technologies such as single-port robotics and AI integration.
Discuss: The potential for expanding indications in gynecology and obstetrics.
Treatment Innovations in Infertility 4.00 – 4.45 PM
Discuss: In Vitro Gametogenesis: The Next Frontier in Infertility Treatment?
Debate:Time-Lapse Imaging in Embryo Selection: Are We Making Better Choices?
Decide:Using AI to Customize Infertility Treatments: The Promise and the Pitfalls
The programme has been carefully curated to include keynote addresses, expert panels, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. We encourage you to participate actively, share your insights, and connect with fellow delegates who share your passion for improving women’s healthcare.
On behalf of the organizing team, we extend our gratitude for your participation and contribution. Together, let us pave the way for a healthier, more equitable future for women everywhere.
Once again, welcome to CUTTING EDGE 2025.
We are excited to embark on this journey with you.
DR KISHORE ADYANTAYA
DR ASHOK SHUKLA
DR GV DIVAKAR
DR ALEX THOMAS
DR HEMA DIVAKAR
DR BHARTI RAJSHEKAR
DR.LALITH KAPOOR
DR AJIT DESAI
DR VENKAT
DR MADHURI PATIL
DR VIDYA THOBBI
DR SONIA MANDAPPA
DR APARNA SHRIDHAR
DR UDAY THANAWALLA
DR MANJULA ANAGANI
DR LAVANYA KIRAN
DR JAYAM KANNAN
DR KARTHIK BHAGAT
DR HRISHIKESH PAI
DR AMEYA PURANDARE
DR VIDHU MUDGAL
DR PRABHA DESAI
DR ARUN BARUHA
DR VINITA SINGH
DR SHOBHA SHYVI
DR PRANEETA RAO
DR ALKA PANDEY
DR CHINMAYEE RATHA
DR PRIYA GANESH
DR JYOTI GS
DR ASHWINI BHALERAO
DR SOWMYAMANI
DR SAMPATHKUMARI
DR CHARMILA AVAYOO
DR MEETA SINGH
DR ANJU SONI
DR.VIDYA BHAT
DR MANDEEP SINGH
We are thrilled to announce the Awards for FemTech Innovators, & Healthcare Providers recognizing excellence in advancing FemTech from research to real-world impact.
These prestigious awards will be presented during theCUTTING EDGE 2025 Conference taking place on24TH MAY 2025 at ITC GARDENIA;BENGALURU
Who Can Apply?
We invite applications from:
FemTech start-ups and established companies.
Innovators, researchers, and healthcare professionals. Collaborators in academia and industry driving FemTech solutions.
Registration OPEN 9.30AM ONWARDS
for innovators & clinicians
FACE TO FACE
for AHPI and AMC members
STUMP the EXPERTS
interactive sessions
close of day 1
Registration OPEN for Obgyns
8.30AM ONWARDS
HIGHRISK PREGNANCY- Advanced maternal age I Using tech to optimise outcomes
ROBOTIC SURGERY- Emerging Trends I Risk Management I Limitations & Challenges
INFERTILITY – Diagnostic advances I Treatment Innovations I Personalised care
Bridging the Gap Between Innovators and Healthcare Providers
Networking Zone: Facilitating Collaborations
Between Innovators and Providers
This programme is designed to foster collaboration,
spark dialogue, and provide actionable insights to
drive the implementation of FemTech innovations
into women’s healthcare systems worldwide.
Maternal and Fetal Conditions
Managing Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Debate: When should early delivery be considered in preeclampsia?
Decision Point: Role of prophylactic aspirin in preventing preeclampsia
Thyroid Disorders and Pregnancy Outcomes
Discuss: How aggressively should subclinical hypothyroidism be managed during pregnancy?
Decide: TSH cutoff levels for intervention in pregnancy.
Obesity and High-Risk Pregnancies 10.30 TO 11.15 AM
Debate: Should bariatric surgery be encouraged before conception in obese women?
Decision Point: Managing gestational weight gain in obese patients.
Optimal Steroid Use in Preterm Labor 12.00 12.45PM
Debate: Should a single rescue course of steroids be standard for late preterm labor?
Decision Point: Timing of magnesium sulfate for neuroprotection in preterm deliveries.
Advanced Maternal Age (AMA) and High-Risk Pregnancy 12.45- 1.30 PM
Debate: Should AMA pregnancies have stricter monitoring protocols?
Decision Point: Fertility preservation options for women delaying motherhood.
Emerging Technologies 2.30 – 3.15PM
Debate: Can AI in Predict Ovarian Response and select COS protocols ?
Discuss: When and why to consider robotic surgery over traditional laparoscopy or open surgery.
Future Trends in Robotic Surgery 3.15 TO 4.00PM
Debate : Emerging technologies such as single-port robotics and AI integration.
Discuss: The potential for expanding indications in gynecology and obstetrics.
Treatment Innovations in Infertility 4.00 – 4.45 PM
Discuss:In Vitro Gametogenesis: The Next Frontier in Infertility Treatment?
Debate:Time-Lapse Imaging in Embryo Selection: Are We Making Better Choices?
Decide:Using AI to Customize Infertility Treatments: The Promise and the Pitfalls
The programme has been carefully curated to include keynote addresses, expert panels, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. We encourage you to participate actively, share your insights, and connect with fellow delegates who share your passion for improving women’s healthcare.
On behalf of the organizing team, we extend our gratitude for your participation and contribution. Together, let us pave the way for a healthier, more equitable future for women everywhere.
Once again, welcome to CUTTING EDGE 2025.
We are excited to embark on this journey with you.
