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In this interview recorded at HIMSS Europe 2025 in Paris, Peter Birch speaks with Zayna Khayat, Health Futurist from the University of Toronto. Zayna unpacks the practical application of futurism in healthcare and makes the case for why every organisation – from startups to governments – needs to develop this capability now, not later.

🧠 Zayna explains the difference between prediction and preparedness, highlighting how futurism can help healthcare systems break free from reactive “nowism” and build resilience in the face of uncertainty.

🏥 The conversation explores:

Why innovation isn’t just about tech procurement

How to embed futurist thinking at all levels of an organisation

The shortcomings of “innovation theatre” in large health systems

Why healthcare needs its own version of R&D, like pharma or automotive industries

What individuals – even those not in leadership roles – can do to influence the future

Whether you’re a frontline clinician or a health system executive, this interview will help you think differently about strategic planning, investment, and long-term impact in healthcare.

This interview was recorded at HIMSS Europe 2025 in Paris. For more interviews and episodes make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel, and catch a feature episode of the Talking HealthTech Podcast featuring some of these discussions.

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