Global healthcare leaders set to gather for AI-focused digital health conference in Riyadh

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) announces an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers for its upcoming ‘Digital Health Conference’.

The event, the first of its kind in Riyadh, will be held on May 16-17. It will feature over 50 healthcare leaders and experts from across the globe, discussing the latest innovations and advancements in applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector. The conference aims to promote best practices for healthcare safety, cost-effectivity, sustainability, and practicality by harnessing the power of AI-enabled cutting-edge technologies. 

KFSH&RC’s latest list of keynote speakers represents a diverse and accomplished group of global leaders in the healthcare industry. They will bring a wealth of experience and expertise from top-tier organizations, offering an unparalleled opportunity to learn from and network with the best in the field.

• Jennifer Yuki McElroy, D.O., FACOG, MS, Chief Medical Information Officer, Mayo Clinic Health System, who will present on “Digital Health Journey: A Community Practice Perspective”.
• Constantin Aliferis , M.D, PhD, FACMI, Chief Research Informatics Officer, University of Minnesota, who will present on “Biomedicine in the era of Artificial Intelligence”.
• Joel Gordon, M.D, Chief Medical Information Officer, University of Wisconsin Hospital, who will present on “When in Rome: Understand How Doctors Think, so That You Can Teach Them What They Don’t Want to Know”.
• Wieland Sommer, PhD, MPH, Founder and CEO, Smart Reporting, who will present on “From Art to Science: The Future of Medical Documentation and the Role of Data”.
• Walid Rjaibi, PhD, CTO for Data Security, IBM, who will present on “Staying Safe and Secure in a Quantum Computing World”.
• Mohammed Alhamid, PhD, Director, Centre for Healthcare Intelligence, KFSH&RC, who will present on “Humanizing Data and Extending Intelligence”.

In addition to the keynote sessions, the two-day conference will feature exhibitions, workshops, panel sessions, and emerging technology sections, providing attendees with an immersive and educational experience. This event is expected to attract world-class thought leaders, digital solutions, and technologies, aiming to innovate and disrupt the current healthcare models.

The Digital Health Conference is aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030’s Healthcare Transformation goals, and KFSH&RC encourages visionary healthcare leaders and stakeholders to join them in this pioneering event set to convene attendees from more than 15 participating countries.
Both in-person and virtual attendance are possible to join the digital health revolution from anywhere in the world. For registration, sponsorship, and attendee requests, please visit www.dhconference.com, or contact dhc@kfshrc.edu.sa.