GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Dubai showcases the future of AI-driven innovations
Neurology and remote patient monitoring among key topics of discussion at world's largest tech event
DUBAI: GITEX Global 2024, hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), has featured groundbreaking conversations on the future of healthcare technology, with a focus on AI-driven solutions.
The spotlight was on the much-anticipated GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Dubai, where tech enthusiasts and healthcare pioneers gathered to explore the next wave of medical innovations.
AI and the Future of Healthcare at GITEX Global 2024
As the world’s largest tech event, GITEX Global provided a platform for leading innovators to demonstrate AI-driven advancements that are transforming patient care. The event aligns with Dubai’s growing ambition to adopt cutting-edge technologies across sectors, including healthcare, as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.
The UAE’s digital health market is expected to reach $487.30 million by the end of this year, and events like GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Dubai aim to catalyse this growth. With AI-powered healthcare projected to constitute 20 percent of global healthcare spending by year-end, the event offered insights into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the industry. Leading tech and health companies like Biogen, Roche, Sanofi, Microsoft, Lenovo, and Samsung Medical Centre participated, highlighting AI's impact on improving patient outcomes.
Pioneering AI and Robotics in Health Tech
AI-powered robotics was a central theme at GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Dubai. Denis Ledenkof, Founder of Robosculptor, showcased AI-driven robotics used for autonomous body treatments. He emphasized the transformative impact of AI in enhancing patient experiences by expanding access to therapies and improving care delivery.
Ledenkof explained how his company’s app functions similarly to popular ride-hailing apps, allowing users to access information on robotic treatments seamlessly. He noted, “AI in robotic treatments offers patients wider access to various therapies, improving care experiences and accessibility.”
Genomics and Precision Medicine: Transforming Treatment
AI’s role in genomics was another hot topic. Alex Aliper, Co-Founder and President of Hong Kong’s Insilico Medicine, explored how precision medicine is utilizing AI to analyze genetic profiles, paving the way for innovative treatments of previously incurable diseases. This breakthrough approach promises a significant leap in personalised healthcare.
The Future of AI in Neurology at GITEX Global 2024
Neurology took centre stage as Dr. Aneesh Singhal, Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, discussed AI’s role in reducing vascular events in stroke patients. He presented findings from the Golden Bridge II trial, which demonstrated AI’s ability to enhance stroke care by offering clinical decision support systems that improve outcomes compared to standard care.
Samsung Medical Centre’s Vision for Remote Patient Monitoring
Samsung Medical Centre’s Chief Technology Officer, Jong-Soo Choi, shared insights into how Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and gene therapy are shaping the future of healthcare. These technologies promise to revolutionise how patients are monitored and treated, offering more personalized and efficient healthcare services.
Dubai’s Xpanceo unveils Smart Lens Technology
One of the highlights of GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Dubai was the unveiling of Xpanceo’s groundbreaking smart contact lenses. These lenses, designed for 3D imaging and data reading, integrate wireless data transmission capabilities, pushing the boundaries of real-time diagnostics and wearable tech in healthcare.
Oracle Health showcases AI-Powered Clinical Assistant
Oracle Health demonstrated its AI-powered Clinical Digital Assistant, which uses voice recognition technology to document physician-patient interactions autonomously. This tool streamlines clinical documentation, allowing physicians to focus more on patient care while enhancing efficiency.
GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Summit in Thailand
The expansion of GITEX Global into new territories was also announced at the event. Following the success of GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Dubai, the event will debut in Thailand from September 10-12, 2025, further driving innovation in Asia’s burgeoning digital health market.
GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai
GITEX Global 2024, set to return from October 14-18 at DWTC, promises to be the most expansive edition yet, with over 6,500 exhibitors and 200,000 tech executives from 180 countries. The event remains a cornerstone for tech leaders, government officials, and visionary enterprises to redefine global digital agendas.