His Excellency Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health, will open the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Conference, organized by Arabian Gulf University in the capital, Manama, from November 5 to 7, with the participation of a select group of experts, academics, and specialists in the fields of medicine, artificial intelligence, and health technologies from the Kingdom of Bahrain, the region, and around the world.
The conference organizing committee continues to meet as part of ongoing preparations to ensure organizational readiness and seamless coordination of various scientific and logistical aspects, reflecting the conference’s importance as a specialized international platform for discussing the rapid developments in the application of artificial intelligence technologies in healthcare.
The conference will discuss the latest innovations and practical applications of artificial intelligence across various fields of medicine, with a focus on the use of smart technologies in the prevention of heart disease and the prediction of its risks, as well as supporting the care of patients with diabetes and obesity through continuous monitoring systems and personalized treatment, in addition to the development of medical imaging technologies and enhancing their diagnostic accuracy.
The conference sessions will address the applications of artificial intelligence in emergency and intensive care units, including intelligent patient triage, early detection of critical conditions, support for clinical decision-making, and the personalization of treatment plans—all of which contribute to enhancing the speed of medical response and improving the quality of health care.
The conference’s scientific program also explores the ethical and regulatory aspects associated with the use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector, with a focus on protecting patient privacy and ensuring the safe and responsible use of modern technologies, as well as reviewing the role of AI in advancing nursing practices, medical education, and precision medicine; remote monitoring applications; and the training of healthcare professionals to keep pace with the rapid digital transformation in the healthcare sector.
The conference will also address the fields of genomics and bioinformatics by exploring AI applications in the discovery of biomarkers, accelerating drug development, and predicting treatment responses, as well as the use of smart technologies to enhance primary and virtual care services and improve the management of chronic diseases outside the scope of traditional healthcare facilities.
The conference will feature a session for medical students that explores the applications of artificial intelligence in medical education, thereby raising awareness among new generations of doctors about the tools and technologies of digital transformation and opening the door for them to explore the potential of artificial intelligence in supporting learning, clinical practice, and scientific research.
The conference will conclude with a series of hands-on workshops addressing the uses of artificial intelligence in interpreting electrocardiograms, designing clinical research, and analyzing health data, reflecting a shift from exploring the theoretical potential of smart technologies to applying them in practical ways that benefit patients, practitioners, and the healthcare system as a whole.
Arabian Gulf University’s organization of this conference embodies its commitment to strengthening its scientific and research presence in issues related to the future of medicine and healthcare, by providing a platform that brings together experts, academics, and specialists to exchange knowledge and experiences and review the latest trends and innovations in the fields of artificial intelligence, medicine, genomics, bioinformatics, and medical education.
Meanwhile, the conference provides a forum for interdisciplinary scientific dialogue, explore opportunities for collaboration and research partnerships, and discuss the challenges associated with applying artificial intelligence in health systems—including scientific, ethical, and regulatory aspects—with the goal of developing practical solutions that harness the potential of smart technologies while preserving the central role of medical and human expertise.
The conference is expected to serve as an opportunity to highlight recent experiences and applications in the field of medical artificial intelligence and to discuss prospects for developing and improving the efficiency of health systems, thereby keeping pace with rapid technological transformations, and enhancing the readiness of healthcare professionals and institutions to address the future of healthcare.