Advancing AI Together
Thank you to everyone who made the 2nd Annual RCR Global AI Conference 2026, delivered in partnership with the NHS, such a remarkable success. The conference brought together a truly global community of healthcare professionals, researchers, innovators and industry leaders to explore the safe, ethical and practical implementation of AI in healthcare.
Conference highlights at a glance:
- 950 attendees from 45 countries joined us in-person and online, representing a diverse range of clinical specialties.
- 30+ inspiring sessions across 5 dedicated streams, were delivered by more than 100 international experts, sharing insights into the safe and practical implementation of AI.
- 47 sponsors, exhibitors and healthcare partners helped foster collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange across healthcare.
- 109 research abstracts and posters showcased the latest advances in AI research and innovation. Explore the abstracts in the RCR Open Access Journal, view the posters online, and discover this year's award winners.
Inside #RCRGlobalAI
Outstanding Participant Feedback
We're delighted that feedback from participants has been exceptionally positive, reflecting the quality of the programme, speakers, and networking opportunities.
'It was very informative. The talks were of very high quality with excellent speakers. The format was very engaging and QA sessions at the end of each session was really good'
'There was such a good atmosphere and real energy around the conference. It felt like the place where it was all happening. There was such a great range of speakers and such varied topics'
'The speakers were experts in their field bringing a wealth of experience and the topics presented were apt for our time and potential for great impact in radiology education and clinical practice'
'Slick registration, very impressive venue, excellent time keeping and talk lengths. Good industry sponsors and interesting streams'
'The conference was very well organised with multiple learning streams to engage delegates of differing AI imaging understanding and interest; which I found particularly useful'
'Amazing event, and excellent engagement in every session'
'Fantastic conference, genuinely inspiring'
'My first AI in healthcare conference. It gave a lot of opportunities to learn regarding AI in healthcare and where NHS UK is placed in AI'
DAY 1 MONDAY 29 JUNE DAY 2 TUESDAY 30 JUNE SPEAKERS
AI 2026 Programme
Under the theme 'safe and practical implementation', attendees explored five specialised streams across two dynamic days. They heard from global leaders, including keynote speaker Professor Curtis Langlotz, gained real-world insights on ethical and safe AI adoption, connected with innovators, and earned more than 50 CPD credits through hands-on sessions, industry symposia, abstract showcases, and fringe events - designed to deliver practical impact and drive innovation.
2026 AI Programme Streams
Stream 1: AI education and research - building the talent and insights to drive clinical AI forward
Stream 2: Future ready AI - championing ethical leadership and public trust in AI
Stream 3: AI vigilance: governance and regulation - navigating risk, compliance and regulation in a dynamic landscape
Stream 4: Clinical implementation - delivering AI that works for clinicians and patients
Stream 5: Industry symposia - discover cutting-edge innovations and solutions from industry leaders