Wayan Vota is a digital transformation leader with three decades of experience harnessing technology for both profit and purpose. As Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Intelehealth, he is scaling digital health solutions across multiple countries, reaching more than 78 million people through AI-driven platforms and telemedicine services.

Previously, he held senior roles with USAID, Deloitte, IntraHealth International, and FHI 360, where he launched nationwide digital systems, secured $345M in new funding, and pioneered responsible AI applications in international development. He is also the co-founder of ICTworks, a global community of practice in digital development, and advises social impact organizations through Kurante Consulting.

Wayan specializes in responsible AI adoption, product strategy, and leading complex digital transformations at scale

Topic: TrustRx: Overcoming Resistance to AI in Clinical Diagnosis and Patient Care in India 

AI is rapidly becoming more accurate than human doctors in diagnosing diseases such as tuberculosis, jaundice, and diabetes. Yet in India, where overburdened healthcare systems could benefit most from clinical AI, adoption faces a critical bottleneck: trust.

Doctors fear being replaced or held liable for algorithmic errors. Patients, especially in low-resource or rural settings, are wary of "machine medicine" and prefer human touch over data-driven precision. We'll explore the cultural, institutional, and behavioral roadblocks to integrating AI into frontline healthcare, and share practical strategies to overcome them.

Drawing from a real-world telemedicine deployment in India and AI-assisted diagnostic pilots, we'll dive into lessons on earning clinician buy-in, enhancing patient communication, and embedding AI recommendations into clinical workflows without undermining provider authority. We’ll also examine how regulatory frameworks, liability norms, and data transparency shape trust in AI tools.