Jaipur, March  2026.

HOSMAC, Asia’s leading hospital planning, design, and management consultancy, successfully hosted the 7th edition of its flagship Thought Leadership Summit (TLS) on March 28, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel, Jaipur. This year’s summit brought together around 150 delegates, including hospital owners, CXOs, policymakers, healthcare operators, and industry experts, to deliberate on the theme “Emerging Healthcare Models: India & Beyond.”

Since its inception, the Thought Leadership Summit has evolved into a premier knowledge-sharing platform for India’s healthcare ecosystem. The 2026 edition focused on the shifting dynamics of healthcare delivery, infrastructure, and management, addressing the growing need for scalable, efficient, and future-ready healthcare models in an increasingly complex landscape.

The summit featured a rich line-up of keynote sessions, panel discussions, and fireside conversations. It brought together 30+ industry leaders and stakeholders to exchange insights on some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the sector today.

Discussions throughout the day covered a wide spectrum of themes, including the evolution of healthcare models, expansion beyond metro cities, capex optimization, the transition towards paperless hospital ecosystems, mergers & acquisitions, and the growing role of public-private partnerships in strengthening India’s healthcare infrastructure.

Across 12 sessions featuring 25 speakers, the summit delved into critical areas such as improving healthcare access in smaller cities, evaluating clinical outsourcing models, understanding hospital valuation drivers, and examining the role of CSR and NGOs in enhancing healthcare delivery. A key highlight of the summit was the release of a white paper on cancer care, adding depth and actionable insights to the ongoing industry dialogue. The Keynote session revolved around Emerging Healthcare Models in India & Beyond, featuring key insights pertaining to Key Factors driving Indian Healthcare, Indian Healthcare being driven on a Multi-Model System, Lessons from the Pandemic, Gaps in the Indian Healthcare Models, and Innovation driving change in the coming future.

Speaking on the success of the summit, DrVivek Desai, Founder & Managing Director, HOSMAC, said: "The Thought Leadership Summit continues to evolve as a platform that brings together diverse perspectives from across the healthcare ecosystem. This year’s discussions reaffirm the need for innovative, scalable, and sustainable healthcare models that can address both current challenges and future demands. The exchange of ideas here will play a crucial role in shaping the next phase of healthcare delivery in India."

The event brought together leading organisations such as Fortis Healthcare, Manipal Hospitals, Tata Cancer Care Foundation, Paras Health, KIMS Hospitals, Apex Hospitals, Sterling Accuris Diagnostics, IIHMR University, and NATHEALTH, along with 15+ partner organisations and supporting institutions, reflecting strong and diverse industry participation.

The knowledge shared and networks built during TLS 2026 are expected to play a significant role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in India, driving more efficient, accessible, and patient-centric systems.