Programme
Wednesday 9 December 2026, George Davies Centre and online
The symposium programme will bring together keynote presentations, themed oral research panels, poster presentations and opportunities for interdisciplinary discussion.
Contributions will explore emerging evidence, practical educational innovations and critical perspectives on the responsible integration of AI into healthcare education.
The detailed timetable will be published closer to the symposium date.
Keynote speakers
From Scalpel to Silicon: How AI is Redefining Surgery and Hospital Care
Professor Shafi Ahmed
Consultant General, Laparoscopic and Colorectal Surgeon
AI in Rehabilitation Education
Professor Yin Ying
Director of Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy, Chongqing Medical University
- Themed research panels and oral presentations
Accepted papers will be presented in themed sessions aligned with the symposium’s six themes.
The sessions will showcase original research, evaluation studies, educational innovations and emerging evidence, followed by opportunities for questions and discussion.
- Poster presentations
- The poster session will provide an opportunity for presenters to showcase their work, discuss findings with attendees and exchange ideas across disciplines.
- Workshops
- There will be three practical and hands-on workshops on how to effectively use AI in healthcare education. Further details will be announced shortly.
- Awards
- The symposium will recognise an Outstanding Oral Presentation, an Outstanding Poster Presentation and an Inspiring Collaboration. The oral presentation and poster awards will be selected on the symposium day. See Awards & Recognition for details.