The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) is preparing to launch a specialised scientific conference focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the healthcare sector. The event will take place from 7-9 May at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manama. It will bring together leading experts and academics from the region and around the world to explore the latest innovations and practical uses of AI across various medical fields, from cardiology and diabetes to medical education and genomics.

The opening session will highlight “AI and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention,” featuring discussion on predicting hypertension using home monitoring technologies and wearable devices, as well as employing smart electrocardiography (ECG) for early detection of cardiac arrhythmias. An international expert from the United States will deliver a keynote lecture on developing AI-enhanced healthcare systems.

The second session will examine AI’s role in diabetes and obesity management through continuous glucose monitoring, personalised medication, and digital support tools aimed at improving treatment adherence and healthy lifestyles. The third session will focus on integrating AI into diagnostic radiology, including automated chest imaging and advanced abdominal and musculoskeletal imaging techniques. Other sessions will explore AI applications in emergency and intensive care units, such as intelligent patient triage, early detection of clinical deterioration, and personalised antibiotic therapy.

A session will be held on the ethical, regulatory, and patient privacy aspects of AI, stressing the safe and responsible use of AI at points of healthcare delivery. On the second day of the conference, discussions will centre on empowering nursing and medical education, as well as advances in precision medicine, reviewing applications of remote monitoring, clinical decision support systems, and the integration of modern technologies into nursing curricula to develop digitally proficient healthcare professionals. A student session will also be held, focusing on AI in medical education, touching on intelligent simulations, the preparation of physicians and nurses for the future of digitally enabled healthcare, and issues of ethics, bias, and professional responsibility.

Speakers will discuss AI applications in genomics and bioinformatics, covering topics such as biomarker discovery using multi-data technologies, accelerating drug discovery, and predicting drug response through pharmacogenomics. The closing sessions will address AI applications in primary care, telemedicine, and virtual care, and its role in expanding access to healthcare services and managing chronic diseases beyond traditional healthcare facilities.

The conference will conclude with a series of practical workshops, including ECG interpretation with AI, its usage in clinical research design and real-world data analysis, and a general workshop on AI applications in healthcare. The conference reflects the growing integration of AI across healthcare systems, underscoring the importance of combining technology with human expertise and strengthening ethical and regulatory frameworks to ensure more accurate, efficient, and sustainable healthcare.