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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

 

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Day 1: Monday 3 February 2025
Day 2: Tuesday 4 February 2025
09:00 — 09:30
Welcome day one and keynote

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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Dr Katharine Halliday
09:45 — 11:15
Session 1: Click below to view the session talks and speakers

Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI

 

Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective

 

Stream 3: Governance and regulation

 

Stream 4: Implementation in practice

Session 1: How to get started

Session 1: How green is my AI?

Session 1: Regulation essentials

 

Session 1: Upskilling the workforce

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!

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11:15 — 11:45
Networking, refreshments, posters and exhibition

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

Meet and greet
RCR Officers

 

Elsevier Escape Room

 

Industry 
Lecture

 

Industry 
Workshop

 

Abstract
Showcase

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, 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 theatre at 11.20 to discover the latest cutting-edge innovations. Hear from our industry partners about their implementation and research.

Live streamed

Industry representative to be announced  

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!

11:45 — 13:15
Session 2: Click below to view the session talks and speakers

Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI

 

Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective

 

Stream 3: Governance and regulation

 

Stream 4: Implementation in practice

Session 2:

Training in AI

Session 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective

Session 2: Post market surveillance

 

Session 2: What’s next for NHS AI investment?

This session focuses on identifying and addressing the training requirements for effectively utilising AI in the healthcare sector. 

 

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.

 

Best practice for monitoring AI performance and safety post-deployment, safety reporting guidelines and outcomes.

 

Navigating the challenges of AI data interoperability.

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13:15 — 14:15
Lunch, networking, posters and exhibition

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. 

Meet and greet
RCR President

 

Elsevier Escape Room

 

Industry 
Lecture

 

Industry 
Workshop

 

Abstract
Showcase

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, 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 theatre at 13.30 and 13:50 to discover the latest cutting-edge innovations. Hear from our industry partners about their implementation and research.

Live streamed

Industry representative to be announced 

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!

14:15 — 15:45
Session 3: Click below to view the session talks and speakers

Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI

 

Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective

 

Stream 3: Governance and regulation

 

Stream 4: Implementation in practice

Session 3: Guidelines

Session 3: Global AI – who is it for?

Session 3: Transparency and bias

 

Session 3: Human computer interactions

This session outlines best practices and guidelines for conducting ethical and compliant AI education and research in healthcare. 

 

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? 

 

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. 

 

In this session we will be highlighting biases and psychology underpinning human-AI interactions.  

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15:45 — 16:30
Networking, refreshments, posters and exhibition

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. 

Meet and greet Our CRAI Faculty

 

Elsevier Escape Room

 

Industry 
Lecture

 

Industry 
Workshop

 

Abstract
Showcase

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, 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 theatre at 16:00 to discover the latest cutting-edge innovations. Hear from our industry partners about their implementation and research.

Live streamed

Industry representative to be announced 

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!

16:30 — 16:45
Abstract winner awards

Join our President Katharine Halliday and AI Conference Committee Chair Professor Owen Arthurs to annouce the winners and runners up for our Abstract competitions.  

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Dr Katharine Halliday
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Professor Owen J Arthurs
16:45 — 17:30
Keynote panel discussion: AI integration in the modern NHS

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 

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Alastair Campbell
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Dr Katharine Halliday
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Mr Dominic Cushnan
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Professor Erika Denton
17:30 — 18:30
Networking drinks reception

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.

Meet and greet
RCR Vice Presidents

 

Elsevier Escape Room

 

Dragons Den

 

Industry 
Workshop

 

Abstract
Showcase

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!

09:00 — 09:30
Welcome day two and keynote

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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09:45 — 11:15
Session 4: Click below to view the session talks and speakers

Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI

 

Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective

 

Stream 3: Governance and regulation

 

Stream 4: Implementation in practice

Session 4: Approvals

Session 4: AI in clinical leadership

Session 4: Different international approaches

 

Session 4: Embedding your network

This session focuses on the regulatory and approval processes necessary for AI research and educational programs in healthcare. 

 

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. 

 

 

Examples of different organisational infrastructure established in different countries . 

 

In this session we will explore scaling AI solutions beyond single hospital implementation.

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11:15 — 11:45
Networking, refreshments, posters and exhibition

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. 

Meet and greet 
RCR Officers

 

Elsevier Escape Room

 

Industry 
Lecture

 

Industry 
Workshop

 

Abstract
Showcase

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, 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 theatre at 11.20 to discover the latest cutting-edge innovations. Hear from our industry partners about their implementation and research.

Live streamed

Industry representative to be announced 

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!

11:45 — 13:15
Session 5: Click below to view the session talks and speakers

Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI

 

Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective

 

Stream 3: Governance and regulation

 

Stream 4: Implementation in practice

Session 5: Building your team

Session 5: Multi-omics and the future

Session 5: Health economics

 

Session 5: Different international approaches

This session addresses the strategies for assembling a multidisciplinary team to support AI education and research in healthcare. 

 

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? 

 

Demonstrating value through economic modelling, with real world examples of budget impact and cost-effectiveness for AI solutions 

 

Examples of different organisational infrastructure established in different countries  

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13:15 — 14:15
Lunch, networking, posters and exhibition

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. 

Meet and greet
RCR President

 

Elsevier Escape Room

 

Industry 
Lecture

 

Industry 
Workshop

 

Abstract
Showcase

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, 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 theatre at 13.30 and 13:50 to discover the latest cutting-edge innovations. Hear from our industry partners about their implementation and research.

Live streamed

Industry representative to be announced 

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!

14:15 — 15:45
Session 6: Click below to view the session talks and speakers

Stream 1: Education and research in imaging AI

 

Stream 2: AI in society, leadership and the patient perspective

 

Stream 3: Governance and regulation

 

Stream 4: Implementation in practice

Session 6: Platforms

Session 6: Patient’ perspective – who is this all for?

Session 6: Data security

 

Session 6: Implementation case studies

This session explores various platforms and tools essential for AI development, education, and research in healthcare. 

 

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. 

 

 

How can we ensure that data is kept secure – so that patients trust us, and we can’t be hacked? 

 

AI Implementation case studies across radiology and oncology.

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16:00 — 16:30
Closing keynote lecture

16:00 - 16:25 Keynote lecture - Speaker to be announced

16:25 - 16:30 Closing remarks - Dr Katharine Halliday, President of the RCR

Chaired by Dr Katharine Halliday, President, RCR 

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Dr Katharine Halliday

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