The CPCC Executive Lunch series promises to bring together leading professionals, entrepreneurs, businesses and industry leaders from Canada, Portugal, and beyond. During the event, you will have the opportunity to gather and share insights with fellow participants, including our Founding Committee Members.
In his upcoming address at the Executive Lunch hosted by the Canada-Portugal Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Ricardo Baptista Leite will explore how AI is revolutionizing healthcare systems across borders. As CEO of HealthAI, he will highlight the urgent need for responsible AI governance, emphasizing ethical frameworks, regulatory readiness, and global collaboration. With Canada and Portugal both positioned as innovation-driven nations, Dr. Baptista Leite will outline how these countries can lead in shaping AI solutions that enhance health equity, build trust, and empower healthcare systems to leapfrog traditional barriers—ultimately delivering smarter, more inclusive care for all.
The lunch will start at 12:30 PM and finish at 3:00 PM.
Dr. Ricardo Baptista Leite is a Portuguese-Canadian medical doctor specializing in infectious diseases, with extensive global health and policymaking experience. He is CEO of HealthAI – The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health in Geneva and founder of the UNITE Parliamentarians Network for Global Health. He has also served as a Member of Parliament in Portugal, academic leader, physician, and humanitarian volunteer.