Davidek Herron

Biography

Davidek Herron is the Chief Digital Experience Officer for Genentech, where he works at the intersection of science, technology, and human experience. His focus is on making healthcare more connected, understandable, and accessible for patients, families, and communities. Before joining Genentech, Davidekserved as Global Head of Digital at Roche and held leadership roles at Teva Pharmaceuticals. Throughout his career, he has focused on turning innovation—including digital tools, data, and artificial intelligence—into practical experiences that help people access the information, support, and care they need.

Sessions

1. How Can Technology Help Us Better Navigate Our Health, And How We Do It Well? Presented by Genentech

   Wed, Nov 4, 11:35 AM – 12:05 PM CT

   Track Telehealth & Digital Care

   A conversation about what it takes to do it well — moving past whether technology can help to how technology and thoughtful design actually improve the way people access, understand and navigate health. The panel will be a 30-minute conversation exploring how technology can help people find, understand and use health information. The discussion will focus on access and understanding, navigation and trust, and the role of human connection.

2. Healthcare Has a User Experience, Too Presented by Genentech

   Wed, Nov 4, 1:35 PM – 1:50 PM CT

   Track HealthStack/ Medtech

   This fireside chat brings health literacy into the everyday lives of the AfroTech audience and asks what a better health user experience could look like. In a conversation about the intersection of healthcare, technology and user experience, Michael and Davidek explore what healthcare can learn from user-centered design: starting with the needs of the person, identifying friction across the health journey, and making information easier to find, understand and use.