Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit

Date: 7 to 9 April 2026

Host: Members

Topic: Artificial Intelligence Global learning Patient safety and quality

The Future Health Summit is a pivotal event aimed at reshaping the future of healthcare on a global scale. Hosted at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, this summit serves as a crucial platform for addressing the significant health service gaps faced by approximately 4.5 billion people worldwide, particularly in remote areas lacking access to essential health services. Recognizing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping healthcare, the summit highlights how AI could generate up to $600 billion in savings by 2050, enhancing efficiency, diagnosis, and delivery within health systems.

The initiative, driven by the directives of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed through the Department of Health, transforms the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week into a year-round global platform for health innovation. The Future Health Summit is dedicated to uniting the global health ecosystem through continuous engagement, collaborations, and initiatives, with a focus on research and innovation. It aims to develop practical solutions that prioritize the health of individuals and communities, ensuring sustainability is at the forefront of progress. By advocating for countries to allocate 5% of their GDP to public health, the summit seeks to surpass the current global average of 3.8%, emphasizing the need for robust health infrastructure to meet global health demands. The Future Health Summit is not just an event; it is a movement towards longer, healthier lives for all.

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Date: 7 to 9 April 2026

Host: Members

Topic: Artificial Intelligence Global learning Patient safety and quality

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