Speaker information

Dr Louise Schaper is on a mission to fix healthcare. She is a passionate advocate and catalyst for leveraging technology to achieve better health outcomes and innovating the health ecosystem at scale.
As an internationally renowned digital health leader with over 20 years’ experience in digital health, Louise has deep domain knowledge and extensive networks across Australia and globally.
With a background as an occupational therapist, a PhD in health informatics, and recognition as a Fellow of both the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics and the Australasian Institute of Digital Health, Louise brings a wealth of expertise to all her endeavours.
Deeply engaged with the digital health community, Louise is always online, and yes, she does have the coolest job!

Keynote Speaking Engagements
Dr Schaper has graced stages globally. She is an in-demand speaker, having delivered over 50 keynote addresses in multiple countries. Her speeches often focus on the intersection of technology and healthcare, driving forward discussions on how healthcare is and will continue to evolve in our digital society. Louise’s engaging and informative style make her a popular host of panels and stages large, small, and virtual.

Media and Publications
As the host of the popular Pulse podcast, Dr Schaper explores cutting-edge developments in the field with fellow experts, making complex topics accessible and engaging. Her work has been published extensively in various academic and industry outlets, underscoring her role as a thought leader in digital health.

Advisory Roles
Through her company, Health Intelligence, Dr Schaper advises companies, start-ups, boards and governments on health innovation, strategy, policy, commercialisation, global expansion, and market positioning, contributing her insight to shape policies and strategies that advance digital health initiatives.

Mentorship
Louise leverages her expertise to mentor emerging professionals and startup founders in the digital health space, guiding them through complex technological and healthcare landscapes. She has been a judge on Australia’s Brilliant Women in Digital Health Awards since its establishment and loves spending time supporting the next generation of digital health leaders.