- Physician-scientist and globally recognized medical futurist
- Founder of NextMed Health, Digital.Health, and IntelliMedicine
- Founding faculty chair for Medicine at Singularity University
Daniel Kraft, MD is a physician-scientist and entrepreneur who helps organizations understand how emerging technologies will reshape healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. He serves as a faculty chair for Medicine at Singularity University and founded NextMed Health, a program exploring rapidly developing technologies and their potential in biomedicine and healthcare.
Daniel completed his medical training at Stanford and Harvard, with board certification in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics. He serves as Chair of the XPRIZE Pandemic & Health Alliance and is a managing partner with Continuum Health Ventures, which funds early-stage health technology companies. His research has been published in Nature and Science, and he holds multiple patents in medical devices, immunology, and stem cell therapies. Also a pilot and flight surgeon, Daniel has conducted research on aerospace medicine that was published with NASA, where he became a finalist for astronaut selection. He has delivered four TED talks and two TEDMED presentations as well as keynotes to a wide range of organizations.
Daniel's experience spans clinical practice, academic research, and entrepreneurship, giving him deep insight into both the scientific foundations and practical applications of healthcare innovation. His work with digital health startups and Fortune 50 companies provides real-world examples of how the convergence of accelerating technologies such as AI, big data, and robotics are moving medicine from reactive treatment to proactive prevention.
Audiences discover new approaches for leveraging emerging health technologies and gain insights into their impact and potential. Daniel shares real-world examples of how leaders, clinicians, and organizations can prepare for more personalized, data-driven models of care in an increasingly AI-enabled healthcare landscape.
Book Daniel to gain actionable intelligence on healthcare's transformation and prepare your organization for the new ‘Generative Health’ age.
Daniel's showreel and videos
Topics, sessions and talks
The Future Of Health And Medicine
Daniel Kraft, MD presents a fast-paced overview of the impact and potential of accelerating technologies, including AI, Big Data, and Virtual/Augmented Reality. He provides an update on what’s 'Now, Near, and Next' in health and wellness, covering prevention, diagnostics, and the future of healthcare. Attendees will gain actionable steps that healthcare leaders, organizations, clinicians, and patients can use to leverage these exponential technologies and integrate innovative solutions to tackle challenges across the healthcare continuum.
How AI Is Reshaping Healthcare And Biomedicine
In this talk, Daniel Kraft, MD explores the rapid advancements of GPT, LLMs, and Big Data and their significant impact on healthcare. He provides a foundational understanding of AI in medicine, showcasing state-of-the-art applications in prevention, public health, diagnostics, and therapy. Daniel discusses the transformative potential of democratizing health data through wearables and digital twin models. Attendees will learn how to engage with and prepare for the emerging AI-enabled 'Generative Health' era, shaping the future of clinical care and drug discovery.
The Future Of Health, Medicine, And Longevity
Daniel Kraft, MD highlights how COVID-19 accelerated healthcare innovation, including mRNA vaccines, virtual care, and remote patient monitoring. He explores the convergence of emerging technologies that shift focus from traditional sick care to proactive health care. Attendees will learn how individuals, clinicians, and health systems can implement personalized care models that enhance healthspan, while addressing social determinants of health. The discussion will also cover groundbreaking approaches to extending lifespan, such as novel therapeutics and regenerative medicine.
The Future Of Prevention, Diagnostics, And Therapy
Daniel Kraft, MD explores the transformative impact of data-driven health and medicine, highlighting innovations like wearables, digital biomarkers, and the Internet of Medical Things. He discusses how these advancements can enhance disease prevention, diagnosis, and wellness integration. Daniel also draws parallels from disruptions in other industries to healthcare, emphasizing the potential for improved access and outcomes at lower costs. Attendees will learn practical tools and resources to elevate their health and organizational offerings for future success.
Medical Innovation And The Accelerating Future
In this session, Daniel Kraft, MD explores innovative approaches to diagnostics. He discusses the redesign of frontline care, enhancing services from the ER and ICU to primary care. Daniel highlights the rapid advancement of virtualized care, including telemedicine and data-driven solutions. He also addresses the acceleration of therapies, from drug discovery to vaccine development, and the importance of public health collaborations. Attendees will learn how these innovations can proactively shape the future of health and medicine.
Why we recommend booking Daniel
Daniel’s perspective as a Stanford and Harvard-trained physician-scientist and globally recognized medical futurist brings a unique ability to translate accelerating advances in AI, digital health, and biomedicine into clear, actionable direction. Drawing on his work with global organizations, Daniel helps audiences understand how to move from reactive care to proactive, data-driven, and personalized health systems, focusing on what will truly drive impact.
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Trusted by NextMed Health, Singularity University, XPRIZE Pandemic & Health Alliance, Continuum Health Ventures, NASA
Daniel delivered an extraordinary, futuristic vision of what’s possible—reminding us that the next decade of medicine will be defined by innovation, interoperability, and bold thinking.
Daniel was fantastic. He is such a pro! His session was standing room-only! Easily 3,000 people. It felt like the audience was hanging on every word.
Bravo to you for one of the best healthcare talks I have heard in the 23 years I have worked in this field.
