Keynote Speakers
Prof. Federico Benetti
Benetti Foundation
Argentina
Prof. Federico Benetti
Benetti FoundationArgentina
Biography
Professor Federico Benetti is a pioneering cardiac surgeon from Argentina, internationally recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to minimally invasive and off-pump heart surgery. Born on November 29, 1947, in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, he earned his medical degree from the University of Rosario in 1971 and completed his training in General Surgery at Hospital Español y Ferroviario (1969–1972) and in Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of São Paulo, Brazil (1971–1973).
Over the course of his career, Professor Benetti has held key surgical positions at leading medical institutions, including Instituto Español y Cardíaco (1973–1984), Clínica La Sagrada Familia and Lanus Model Clinic (1984–1993), Argentine Institute of Diagnosis and Treatment (1986–2013), and Sanatorio Colegiales (1989–1995). He also served as Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires (1990–1995).
In 1995, he established the Benetti Foundation in Rosario, through which he has trained surgeons and established cardiac surgery centers in more than 45 countries. His work has been instrumental in spreading innovative surgical education and techniques worldwide.
Professor Benetti has published over 150 scientific papers, contributed to numerous book chapters, and delivered more than 1,000 lectures and courses internationally. His innovations include two U.S. patents on surgical techniques—MIDCABG (Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting) and MINI OPCAB (Minimally Invasive Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass)—which have revolutionized cardiac surgery practice.
His achievements have earned him over 25 international awards, including recognition from the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Chicago, and a commemorative plaque at the Hippocratic Foundation on the Island of Kos, Greece, honoring him as one of the 50 most distinguished doctors in the world.
Research Interest
Albin Kalin
Founder and CEO
Epeaswitzerland gmbh
Switzerland
Albin Kalin
Founder and CEO Epeaswitzerland gmbhSwitzerland
Biography
Albin Kaelin is the founder, owner and CEO of epeaswitzerland gmbh since its foundation in 2009 and
has driven the development and implementation of the Cradle to Cradle® design concept in various
areas of the company. As early as 1993, he initiated the development of the Climatex® product line,
which produced the world's first Cradle to Cradle® products.
Cradle to Cradle® design creates recyclable products by setting itself apart from conventional
recycling and maintaining the quality of the raw materials over several product life cycles. All
materials are considered nutrients and are used in defined cycles at the right time and in the right
place.
Awards: Honored with over 30 awards since 2022, including IE 100 Award- 2024 and 2025 Albin
Kaelin - Most Innovative CEO of The Year testify to his leadership and innovative spirit.
Research Interest
Dr. Pradeep V. Mahajan
Chairman and Founder,
StemRx Bioscience Solutions Pvt. Ltd
India
Dr. Pradeep V. Mahajan
Chairman and Founder, StemRx Bioscience Solutions Pvt. LtdIndia
Biography
Dr. Pradeep V Mahajan completed his master's in general surgery from Marathwada University, Maharashtra, and went on to pursue a Diploma in Urology at the University of Vienna, Austria. In a career-changing move, after three decades of being a successful general and Urosurgeon, he started his brainchild - StemRx Bioscience Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in the year 2011. This was to focus on in-depth research in the field of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Based Therapy which he believes is the solution to address the limitations of conventional therapeutic modalities. To this effect, he underwent and continues to undergo intensive training in the United States. He has devised personalized treatment protocols in cell-based therapy for more than 100+ health conditions. Dr. Mahajan has published 28 research articles in International and National Journals. He has a patent for Avascular Necrosis and is on the board for reviewing scholarly articles for various international journals. Dr. Mahajan has received many international awards for his pioneering research work in regenerative medicine.
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