Ilias Zapantis is a health innovation leader working at the forefront of futures thinking, horizon scanning, and the adoption of emerging technologies across health and care.
He partners with senior system leaders, industry, and policymakers to anticipate what’s next, translating technological signals and trends into actionable strategies and scalable people-centered innovative solutions. His work focuses on turning complexity into clarity, helping organisations identify what is truly investable and design systems that are resilient, adaptive, and built for the future.
Ilias is focused on shifting healthcare from incremental improvement to intentional transformation, actively shaping a future where technological progress is aligned with ethical, societal, and human needs.
He has led major national collaborations across digital health, medtech, and advanced therapies, and has represented the UK globally to showcase life sciences innovation and attract investment. Alongside his professional work, he is a trustee and ambassador for a suicide prevention charity.