Healthcare investor and practitioner Dr David Walcott was invited to attend the TIME100 Summit on Tuesday, an exclusive event that brings together global influencers who are shaping solutions and taking actions toward the creation of a better world.

The second annual staging of the TIME100 Summit is being held at the Frederick P Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. An Oxford, INSEAD and Harvard-trained graduate, Dr Walcott has spent much of his time exploring viable healthcare solutions in emerging markets like the Caribbean and Latin America.

According to a press release, his invite to the event that is packed with global movers and shakers, was based on his successful track record in healthcare services, medical education and health innovation through NovaMed, a company he co-founded in 2018. Through its portfolio companies, First Step, and its professional consultancy for medical practitioners, CareerMD, Novamed seeks to bring innovative solutions to emerging markets around the Caribbean and Latin America.

Over the past two years, Dr Walcott has been keen on bringing attention to the need for greater public-private partnerships in the financing of modern healthcare technologies.

Two weeks ago, Dr Walcott again brought attention to the matter of financing social innovations in healthcare for vulnerable communities when he sat among more than 300 public figures at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Another exclusive event, WEF created a space to brainstorm creative solutions to global issues with heads of state and government, chief executives and leaders from civil society and international organizations.

“I’m am extremely honoured to be invited to such a prestigious event and to be recognized among such a diverse group of TIME 100 honorees, CEOs, philanthropists and civic leaders with a common goal of making this world a better place,” Walcott said. “WEF was a success, and I’m confident that I will away walk from TIME100 event feeling even more empowered to invoke positive changes within the healthcare sector.”

Speakers for the day-long event include: Apple CEO Tim Cook; co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates; NBA champion, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Dwyane Wade; writer, producer, and actor Mindy Kaling; U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry; former U.S. Representative and co-founder, Giffords Gabrielle Giffords; Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley; founder and creative director, Brother Vellies Aurora James, designer Christian Siriano and head of global TV, Netflix Bela Bajaria.

Following the summit, on June 8 TIME100 will host its 16th annual Gala, celebrating TIME’s list of the world’s most influential people. The event will feature performances by Mary J. Blige and Miranda Lambert, as well as honorary tributes from members of this year’s list, remarks from TIME Editor-in-Chief and CEO Edward Felsenthal, and more.

The staging ofTIME100 summit and Gala has the core objective of spotlighting and empowering some of the world’s most influential individuals to continue shape solutions to the world’s biggest challenges, as well as to educate and provide support to upcoming leaders who are working around the clock to contribute to building stronger and more inclusive societies.

“There’s no better feeling than knowing that there are people out there who wants to make a positive impact on communities. I am committed to supporting those passionate and dedicated individuals, particularly the young leaders who are pushing through everyday challenges,” Walcott said.

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