Smart Hospitals Boardroom

 Opening remarks & framing the afternoon

Blueprint to smart hospital - a design-led transformation

20-minute case study

Examine the full-cycle digital transformation of a flagship GCC hospital, from planning to post-occupancy. This case reveals how digital-first design, BIM, and IoT integration created an adaptable, efficient, and patient-centric facility.

20-minute open discussion

• What must be considered at the design stage to ensure long-term smart functionality? 
• How do we balance digital ambition with operational reality in public-private builds?
• What are the biggest missed opportunities in current hospital planning?

Beyond the hype: A practical guide to implementing immersive tech

20-minute presentation

Immersive technology holds immense potential to transform healthcare. However, many organisations are unsure about how to effectively integrate Extended Reality and Artificial Intelligence into their operations. This presentation provides a practical guide for healthcare organizations looking to implement immersive tech 

• VRARA Middle East President, Dr. Sana Farid

20-minute open discussion

• What specific barriers - technical, cultural, or operational - have you encountered or anticipate when introducing immersive technology in your organization?
• How can healthcare leaders ensure clinical relevance and staff buy-in during the pilot phase of immersive tech initiatives?
• What strategies have you seen work (or fail) when moving from a successful pilot to full-scale implementation across departments?

Coffee, networking, and exhibition

Join the wider HHME delegation for coffee and informal networking

20-minute case study

• NEOM Head of Health Planning, Dr. Peter Horn 

20-minute open discussion

Emotionally Intelligent AI: The Missing Layer in Smart Healthcare 

20-minute case study

As healthcare systems across the Middle East scale up smart infrastructure and AI capabilities, emotional health remains a crucial, yet often overlooked, pillar of patient-centered design. This session explores how digital tools that enhance emotional regulation can elevate outcomes, reduce staff burnout, and support predictive, precision-based care at scale. 

• Stress Point Health Founder & CEO, Sheena Pirbhai

20-minute open discussion

• Integrating Emotional AI: How emotion-based digital therapies can be layered into hospital systems and patient care flows alongside diagnostics and triage tools.

• Smart Workforce Support: How real-time emotional regulation tools reduce decision fatigue and improve staff performance in high-stakes care environments.

• Data-Driven Mental Health: The potential for personalised insights from neurofeedback and emotional state data to inform care plans and operational priorities.

Wrap-up discussion – Regional collaboration & scalable innovation

• Open floor discussion
• Key takeaways and post-event actions