Garmin Health Summit 2026 honors digital health innovations

The Garmin Health Summit 2026 concluded in Bangkok, Thailand, featuring the annual Garmin Health Awards. The event brought together over 200 international business leaders and experts to discuss trends in artificial intelligence, wearable device data, and healthcare technology.

This year, the awards received 113 entries from 31 countries. The winners were selected based on their use of the Garmin Health Connected Ecosystem, which integrates Garmin wearables with API and SDK platforms to improve clinical research, medical care, insurance, and employee wellness.

Montefiore Einstein from the United States received the Expert’s Choice award for utilizing wearable technology in cancer research, specifically monitoring patients undergoing radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Business and Customer Marketing, noted that wearable data is becoming essential for providing personalized feedback and specialized healthcare solutions.