Global AI Conference Programme 2025
CPD credits: 16 credits will be awarded for attending both days; 9 CPD credits for day one; 7 CPD credits for day two. In addition you can earn 50 additional credits through online recordings and self-certifying post conference.
Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI - Learn about funded AI projects across radiology, oncology and other clinical specialties, highlighting experiences and challenges in AI development, workforce and network developments. Stream leads - Dr Rhidian Bramley and Dr Amrita Kumar
Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective - Learn about where AI developments sit within legal, sustainability and ethical frameworks, learning from leaders in the field and what patients think about our work. Stream leads - Dr Raj Jena and Dr Susan Shelmerdine
Stream 3: Governance and regulation - Hear about the latest developments on policy/regulation, validation, managing risk, post-market surveillance, health economics and what the future holds. Stream leads - Dr Hugh Harvey and Professor Rowena Johnson
Stream 4: Implementation in practice - Hear from the latest pioneers in implementation AI within the NHS, showcasing successes alongside highlighting the challenges that have been overcome, and those that still remain. Stream leads - Professor Owen J Arthurs and Dr James Wang
Stream 5: AI Showcase - Join us for a morning taster session from our CRAI blended learning course, where you'll get a snippet of how you can continue building your AI knowledge post conference. Then, spend the afternoon learning from real-world applications, gain insights from experts and participate in live Q&A sessions with the teams behind our shortlisted projects funded by NHS England.
Please click on the session titles below for further details:
Ground Floor, Churchill Auditorium
Join us for the opening of day one of our Global AI Conference as we kick off the conference with an inspiring keynote plenary, before you embark into a full day of learning, exploration and networking.
09:00 - 09:05 Opening remarks - Dr Katharine Halliday, President of the RCR
09:05 Keynote address: Government priorities - AI transforming the future of healthcare
Mr Dominic Cushan, Deputy Director of AI, Joint Digital Policy Unit, NHS England and DHSC, UKAI Transforming the Future of Healthcare.
Join Dominic Cushnan, Deputy Director for AI at NHS England, to explore how government strategies and policies are driving the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare.
The opening keynote address will explore the British Government’s strategic priorities for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, highlighting how AI is transforming the NHS to become more efficient, patient-centred, and future-ready. The session will start by framing AI as a transformative tool, capable of enhancing diagnosis, predicting illnesses, and personalising care for patients, while easing the administrative burden on healthcare professionals.
Dominic will delve into the broader digital transformation across the NHS, including the roll-out of Electronic Patient Records, the expansion of the NHS App, and the introduction of the Federated Data Platform to unify healthcare data. I also touch on the future potential of quantum computing in revolutionising genomic research and accelerating the development of new AI models.
A key focus is the AI Opportunities Action Plan by Matt Clifford, which outlines the UK’s roadmap for AI development, investment, and ethical governance. I highlight the pioneering work of the NHS AI Lab, responsible for accelerating safe and ethical AI adoption, including projects like the AI Diagnostic Fund and predictive tools for stroke risk reduction.
Recognising challenges, we'll address the barriers to widespread AI adoption, emphasising the need for sustained funding, infrastructure, and digital skills development. We'll also cover the UK’s leadership in AI regulation, through initiatives like CERSI-AI (Centre of Excellence for the Regulation of AI), the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO), and the MHRA AI Airlock, ensuring AI technologies are both safe and innovative.
The session will conclude with a visionary outlook for the NHS—where AI enhances timely access to care, improves survival rates through early diagnosis, and ensures personalised treatment plans, emphasising the importance of collaboration across government, healthcare, academia, and industry to ensure AI’s benefits are realised responsibly and equitably. Finally, I call on the audience — healthcare professionals, policymakers, and innovators — to actively participate in this transformation, acknowledging their critical role in shaping the future of AI in healthcare. I will give thanks to the college et al.
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Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI Floor 4 |
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Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective Floor 4 |
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Stream 3: Governance and regulation Ground Floor |
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Stream 4: Implementation in practice Floor 4 |
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Stream 5: AI Showcase Floor 4 |
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Session 1: How to get started |
Session 1: How green is my AI? |
Session 1: Regulation essentials |
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Session 1: Upskilling the workforce |
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Session 1: CR AI Taster Session |
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Learn about funded AI projects across radiology, oncology and other clinical specialties, highlighting experiences and challenges in AI development, workforce and network developments. |
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Learn about where AI developments sit within legal, sustainability and ethical frameworks, learning from leaders in the field and what patients think about our work. |
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Hear about the latest developments on policy/regulation, validation, managing risk, post-market surveillance, health economics and what the future holds. |
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Hear from the latest pioneers in implementation AI within the NHS, showcasing successes alongside highlighting the challenges that have been overcome, and those that remain! |
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Join our Clinical Radiology AI (CRAI) Faculty for a taster session from our popular CRAI workshop. You will be able to meet the faculty, discover more about what the course has to offer, how to secure your place on the course, and what’s in store for the future with our CRAI material and courses. |
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Level 3, Exhibition - Fleming, Whittle and Britten
For those joining online Take some time to view our online sponsor area, view the fantastic array of online poster abstracts, grab a drink and get some fresh air.
For those joining in person Head to the exhibition hall for some refreshments while you network with your peers, join in with industry talks, view the fantastic array of posters and meet and greet our amazing exhibitors, sponsors and conference partners
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Meet and greet |
Elsevier Escape Room |
Abstract |
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Join us at the RCR stand from 11:30 and meet and greet our CRAI Faculty and Leads and discover more about our CRAI courses in 2025 and what you could learn. |
Test your wits and immerse yourself in our radiology-themed escape room, in partnership with Elsevier. |
Take some time to view the abstract posters which are showcased around the exhibition, meet the lead authors and vote for your favourite poster in our ‘people’s choice’ award! |
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Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI Floor 4 |
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Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective Floor 4 |
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Stream 3: Governance and regulation Ground Floor |
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Stream 4: Implementation in practice |
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Stream 5: AI Showcase Floor 3 |
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Session 2: Training in AI |
Session 2: AI and the law |
Session 2: Transparency and bias |
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Session 2: Support for AI investment |
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Session 2: NHS AI Projects |
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This session focuses on identifying and addressing the training requirements for effectively utilising AI in the healthcare sector. |
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Learn about where AI developments sit within legal, sustainability and ethical frameworks, learning from leaders in the field and what patients think about our work. |
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Encourage transparency around "who" is represented in AI training data, "how" people are represented and how health data is used for AI development and testing globally. |
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Crossing international boundaries. |
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Join us as we showcase the innovative and valuable NHS AI Projects to hear how they will make an impact on AI in Healthcare.
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Level 3, Exhibition Hall (Britten, Fleming and Whittle)
For those joining online Take some time to view our online sponsor area, view the fantastic array of online posters, grab a drink and get some fresh air.
For those joining in person Head to the exhibition hall for some lunch and refreshments while you network with your peers, join in with industry talks, view the fantastic array of posters and meet and greet our amazing exhibitors, sponsors and conference partners.
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Meet and greet |
Elsevier Escape Room |
Industry Lecture Sponsored: AGFA Healthcare |
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Join us at the RCR stand from 13:30 and meet and greet the RCR Vice Presidents and Officers who lead the college and discover what’s on the horizon for the College. |
Test your wits and immerse yourself in our radiology-themed escape room, in partnership with Elsevier. |
Level 3, Silent Symposia, Britten 13:30 – 14:00 Platforms, Performance and Productivity: An evolving vision for AI in 2025 and beyond Live streamed |
Take some time to view the abstract posters, meet the lead authors and vote for your favourite poster in our ‘people’s choice ‘award! |
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Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI Floor 4 |
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Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective Floor 4 |
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Stream 3: Governance and regulation Ground Floor |
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Stream 4: Implementation in practice Floor 4 |
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Session 3: Guidelines |
Session 3: Global AI – who is it for? |
Session 3: Post market surveillance |
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Session 3: Human computer interactions |
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This session outlines best practices and guidelines for conducting ethical and compliant AI education and research in healthcare. |
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In this session we uncover the global implications of AI asking ourselves who stands to benefit, who is left behind, and how can we ensure AI serves everyone’s needs appropriately?
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Best practice for monitoring AI performance and safety post-deployment, safety reporting guidelines and outcomes |
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In this session we will be highlighting biases and psychology underpinning human-AI interactions. |
Level 3, Exhibition Hall (Britten, Fleming and Whittle)
For those joining online Take some time to view our online sponsor area, view the fantastic array of online posters, grab a drink and get some fresh air.
For those joining in person Head to the exhibition hall for some refreshments while you network with your peers, join in with industry talks, view the fantastic array of posters and meet and greet our amazing exhibitors, sponsors and conference partners.
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Meet and greet |
Elsevier Escape Room |
Abstract |
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Join us at the RCR stand from 16:00 and meet and greet our AI Conference Committee and tell us how your conference is going so far, what you are looking forward to and what you would like to see next time! |
Test your wits and immerse yourself in our radiology-themed escape room, in partnership with Elsevier. |
Take some time to view the abstract posters which are showcased around the exhibition, meet the lead authors and vote for your favourite poster in our ‘people’s choice’ award! |
Ground Floor, Churchill Auditorium
Join us for a groundbreaking panel discussion where we will be exploring the incredible potential of AI to transform healthcare with top government officials and NHS leaders:
Chaired by Professor David Lowe, Director of Clinical Innovation, University of Glasgow
Panel Members:
Mr Dominic Cushnan, Director of AI, Imaging and Deployment, NHS England, UK,
Professor Erika Denton, National Medical Director for Transformation (Interim, and joint role with Transformation)
Dr Katharine Halliday, President, Royal College of Radiologists, UK
Level 3, Exhibition Hall (Britten, Fleming and Whittle)
For those joining us in-person; we are delighted to host you at our inclusive drink’s reception.
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Meet and greet |
Elsevier Escape Room |
Abstract |
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Join us at the RCR stand from 17:45 and meet and greet our officers, and discover what’s on the horizon for the College, how we can better serve our members and Fellows, and how we can support our doctors globally. |
Test your wits and immerse yourself in our radiology-themed escape room, in partnership with Elsevier. Running throughout the conference, you can compete to top the live leaderboard - working together to solve the case, beat the clock, and make your escape! |
Take some time to view the abstract posters which are showcased around the exhibition. You will also have chance to meet and greet the lead authors who are in attendance and don’t forget to vote for your favourite poster in our ‘people’s choice’ award! |
Ground Floor, Churchill Auditorium
Join us for the start of day two at our Global AI Conference 2025. Chaired by Professor Owen Arthurs, AI Conference Committee Chair.
09:00 - 09:05 Opening remarks - Chaired by Professor Owen Arthurs, AI Conference Committee Chair.
09:05 - 09:30 Keynote: Should radiologists embrace generalist AI? Moving beyond narrow models to takle-real world complexity - Pranav Rajpurkar, Assistant Professor, Harvard University
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Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI Floor 4 |
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Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective Floor 4 |
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Stream 3: Governance and regulation Ground Floor |
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Stream 4: Implementation in practice Floor 4 |
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Stream 5: AI Showcase Floor 4 |
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Session 4: Approvals |
Session 4: AI in clinical leadership |
Session 4: Different international approaches |
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Session 4: Embedding your network |
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Session 4: CR AI Taster Session |
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This session focuses on the regulatory and approval processes necessary for AI research and educational programs in healthcare. |
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Learn how AI tools can empower healthcare leaders to make better decisions and improve patient outcomes as well as potentially avoid staff burnout, maintain retention, and improve efficiencies across healthcare pathways. |
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Examples of different organisational infrastructure established in different countries. |
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In this session we will explore scaling AI solutions beyond single hospital implementation. |
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Join our Clinical Radiology AI (CRAI) Faculty for a taster session from our popular CRAI workshop. You will be able to meet the faculty, discover more about what the course has to offer, how to secure your place on the course, and what’s in store for the future with our CRAI material and courses. |
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Level 3, Exhibition Hall (Britten, Fleming and Whittle)
For those joining online Take some time to view our online sponsor area, view the fantastic array of online posters, grab a drink and get some fresh air.
For those joining in person Head to the exhibition hall for some refreshments while you network with your peers, join in with industry talks, view the fantastic array of posters and meet and greet our amazing exhibitors, sponsors and conference partners.
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Meet and greet |
Elsevier Escape Room |
Industry |
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Industry |
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Abstract |
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Join us at the RCR stand from 11:20 and meet and greet our officers, and discover what’s on the horizon for the College. |
Test your wits and immerse yourself in our radiology-themed escape room, in partnership with Elsevier. |
Join us at our silent symposium lecture theatre at 11.20 to hear from our industry partners about their implementation and research. Live streamed |
Drop in to our workshop room to take part in our hands on industry workshop to test out the latest AI solutions. |
Take some time to view the abstract posters, meet the lead authors and vote for your favourite poster in our ‘people’s choice’ award! |
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Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI Floor 4 |
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Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective Floor 4 |
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Stream 3: Governance and regulation Ground Floor |
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Stream 4: Implementation in practice Floor 4 |
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Stream 5: AI Showcase Floor 3 |
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Session 5: Building your team |
Session 5: Multi-omics and the future |
Session 5: Health economics |
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Session 5: Different international approaches |
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Session 5: NHS AI Projects |
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This session addresses the strategies for assembling a multidisciplinary team to support AI education and research in healthcare. |
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Precision medicine is moving to an integrative approach where imaging and other data readouts are combined for personalised treatment planning using the power of AI. As datasets grow and complexity, how do we ensure that AI augmented personalised decision making is useful, explainable and free from bias? |
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Demonstrating value through economic modelling, with real world examples of budget impact and cost-effectiveness for AI solutions. |
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Examples of different organisational infrastructure established in different countries. |
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Join us as we showcase the innovative and valuable NHS AI Projects to hear how they will make an impact on AI in Healthcare. |
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Level 3, Exhibition Hall (Britten, Fleming and Whittle)
For those joining online Take some time to view our online sponsor area, view the fantastic array of online posters, grab a drink and get some fresh air.
For those joining in person Head to the exhibition hall for some lunch and refreshments while you network with your peers, join in with industry talks, view the fantastic array of posters and meet and greet our amazing exhibitors, sponsors and conference partners.
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Meet and greet |
Elsevier Escape Room |
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Industry |
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Industry |
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Abstract |
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Join us at the RCR stand from 13:30 and meet and greet President Katharine Halliday, and discover what’s on the horizon for the College. |
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Test your wits and immerse yourself in our radiology-themed escape room, in partnership with Elsevier. |
Join us at our silent symposium lecture theatre at 13.30 and 13:50 to hear from our industry partners about their implementation and research. Live streamed |
Drop in to our workshop room to take part in our hands on industry workshop to test out the latest AI solutions. |
Take some time to view the abstract posters, meet the lead authors and vote for your favourite poster in our ‘people’s choice’ award! |
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Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI Floor 4 |
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Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective Floor 4 |
Stream 4: Abstract showcase Ground floor |
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Session 6: Platforms |
Session 6: Patient’ perspective – who is this all for? |
Session 6: Abstract showcase |
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This session explores various platforms and tools essential for AI development, education, and research in healthcare. |
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In this session we focus on the voices that matter most: the patients. Explore their experiences, concerns, and hopes regarding AI in healthcare, and understand how AI can truly meet their needs and expectations.
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Abstract finalist presentations |
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Ground Floor, Churchill Auditorium
16:00 - 16:30 Closing keynote lecture - Keeping clinicians in the loop by Dr Katharine Halliday, President, RCR
In her closing keynote, Dr Katharine Halliday, President of the Royal College of Radiologists, will make the case that, to adopt AI into healthcare systems safely and effectively, and to unlock the benefits it undoubtedly could bring, clinical experts must and will play a central role. They will need to be closely involved in the entire process from algorithm development and assessment, through to deployment, clinical use, and performance monitoring. Reflecting on the two days of the Global AI Conference, Dr Halliday’s talk will touch upon both where we have got to thus far with healthcare AI and also what we need to do next to bring it into widespread use. This will include tackling barriers to implementation, but also crucially in educating ourselves, assessing where and how clinicians should direct their attentions if AI frees up time for them, and bringing the public along with us as we make this significant change to how we provide healthcare. Dr Halliday will present a hopeful, optimistic vision for healthcare services and individual clinicians empowered by AI to deliver more, better care to their patients, and of doctors very much at the centre of driving and shaping this major step change in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease in the twenty-first century.