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
Please click on the session titles below for further details:
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 - 09:30 Ministerial address - Representative to be confirmed
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Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI |
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Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective |
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Stream 3: Governance and regulation |
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Stream 4: Implementation in practice |
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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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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 still remain! |
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.. |
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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 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 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 |
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Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective |
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Stream 3: Governance and regulation |
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Stream 4: Implementation in practice |
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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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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. |
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 |
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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. |
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. |
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Take some time to view the abstract posters, meet the lead authors andvote for your favourite poster in our ‘people’s choice’award! |
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Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI |
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Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective |
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Stream 3: Governance and regulation |
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Stream 4: Implementation in practice |
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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 |
Industry |
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Industry |
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Abstract |
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Join us at the RCR stand from 16:00 and meet and greet our officers, 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 16:00 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! |
Join us for a groundbreaking panel discussion chaired by Alastair Campbell, writer, podcaster, communicator and strategist where we will be exploring the incredible potential of AI to transform healthcare with top government officials and NHS leaders:
Panel Members:
Alastair Campbell, Chair
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 |
Dragons Den |
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Industry |
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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! |
Join us at our silent symposium lecture area at 17:45 where we will introduce rising stars developing groundbreaking, innovative AI solutions that could transform healthcare. Innovators will be pitted against industry expert ‘dragons’, pitching their ideas and why a ‘dragon’ should invest. 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 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! |
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 lecture- Speaker be announced
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Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI |
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Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective |
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Stream 3: Governance and regulation |
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Stream 4: Implementation in practice |
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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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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. |
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 |
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Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective |
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Stream 3: Governance and regulation |
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Stream 4: Implementation in practice |
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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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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 |
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 |
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Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective |
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Stream 3: Governance and regulation |
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Stream 4: Implementation in practice |
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Session 6: Platforms |
Session 6: Patient’ perspective – who is this all for? |
Session 6: Data security |
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Session 6: Implementation case studies |
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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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How can we ensure that data is kept secure – so that patients trust us, and we can’t be hacked? |
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AI Implementation case studies across radiology and oncology. |
16:00 - 16:30 Closing Keynote lecture by Dr Katharine Halliday, President, RCR