Dubai: The Dubai World Health Exhibition (WHX 2026), set for 9th to 12th February at Expo City Dubai, will feature an advanced programme on medical innovation. This initiative, focusing on medical solutions designed for healthcare (MESH), is being organized by Mass General Brigham, a prominent integrated academic healthcare system and the largest hospital system in the United States.
According to Emirates News Agency, the programme is introduced at a crucial time for healthcare systems across the Middle East, which are intensifying efforts to implement national strategies centered on innovation, workforce development, and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence. The one-day training event on 10 February will convene physicians, healthcare executives, innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors to explore how clinical insights and AI-enabled innovations can evolve into scalable solutions that benefit healthcare systems, patients, and economies.
The programme will encompass sessions on innovation in artificial intelligence and digital health within clinical settings, as well as discussions on intellectual property and technology transfer, commercialisation pathways, and the practicalities of building healthcare ventures and securing investment.
Dr. Marc Succi, Founder and Executive Director of the MESH Incubator at Mass General Brigham and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, emphasized that transforming innovation into tangible outcomes requires more than ambition; it necessitates a structured approach, discipline, and a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems. The MESH curriculum is designed to translate innovation principles into practical applications within real clinical and operational settings.
The programme at Dubai WHX 2026 will be spearheaded by senior faculty members and innovation leaders from Mass General Brigham, including Chris Coburn, Chief Innovation Officer; Nallan Sriraman, Chief Technology Officer; and Sherene Shenouda, Director of Business Development and Licensing. It will also feature in-depth discussions on the future of healthcare, providing insights into workforce development, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.