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Garmin Health Summit 2025: A Celebration of Innovation

On September 19, 2025, Garmin held its annual Health Summit in New York City, spotlighting pioneering innovations in digital health powered by Garmin technologies. This event was marked by the presentation of the prestigious Garmin Health Awards, recognizing the most impactful health solutions utilizing Garmin's smartwatches and data integration services.

A Day of Recognition

The summit opened its doors with a series of presentations highlighting key advancements in the realm of wearable health technology. Jörn Watzke, Senior Director of Garmin Health, expressed his gratitude towards the applicants and attendees, emphasizing the significant influence of smartwatches in reshaping healthcare access and biometric data utilization.

2025 Garmin Health Awards:

This year’s awards were rightfully bestowed upon two outstanding organizations:
1. Expert's Choice: Fimo Health - This German initiative uses Garmin devices for monitoring cancer-related fatigue, collecting critical biometric information like heart rates and stress levels, and ultimately improving patient care.
2. People's Choice: Optimity - Hailing from Canada, this company enhances daily health routines through Garmin integrations, promoting healthy habits and offering personalized activity challenges that encompass physical, mental, and financial wellness.

The winners received Garmin smartwatches and fitness trackers valued up to $10,000, a fitting reward for their innovative contributions to health technology.

Exclusive Announcements and Collaborative Efforts

The summit was not merely a platform for awarding excellence but also a venue for exciting announcements. Key highlights included:

• - Launch of New Products: Joe Schrick, Executive Vice President of Garmin Fitness & Outdoor Segments, unveiled Garmin’s latest flagship smartwatches, the Venu 4 and Bounce 2, set to redefine wellness technology features.
• - Strategic Partnership with King’s College: A milestone collaboration was established with King's College to enhance maternal and baby health outcomes. This partnership is aimed at data collection to optimize prenatal care through the EMBRACE project.
• - Insights from Leading Researchers: The Health and Happiness Study presented findings from a comprehensive analysis that examined the connections between biometric data and happiness. This research offers valuable insights into how wellness technologies can be applied for improved life quality.

Keynote Speakers and Expert Panels

The second day of the summit convened over 200 industry leaders and health experts. Keynote speakers included:

• - Dr. Arjun Athreya from Mayo Clinic, who explored groundbreaking findings from a decentralized health study involving Garmin devices and their impact on personalized care.
• - Dr. Mathias Basner shared data from the Polaris Dawn mission, marking the intersection of space exploration and personal health tracking.

Several expert panels discussed the role of technology in promoting habit change, enhancing risk prevention strategies, and increasing member engagement within fitness communities.

A Global Networking Opportunity

The Garmin Health Summit is known for offering exceptional networking opportunities, and this year was no different. The event facilitated invaluable connections among innovators, researchers, and health professionals from around the world, all focused on leveraging technology to drive better healthcare outcomes.

Held in various cities each year – such as Prague, Singapore, and Rome in the past – the summit continues to enhance the Garmin Health Ecosystem, supporting innovative health solutions for better community health and personal well-being.

For further information regarding Garmin Health initiatives or to explore collaborations, visit Garmin Health.