4th Edition AGENDA 2026
MIDDLE EAST INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL TOURISM CONGRESS AND EXPO — From Abu Dhabi to the World
Congress Hours
08:45 – 13:30
Date & Location
26-27 November 2026 | Beach Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Welcome to Abu Dhabi: The Regional Hub for Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism
- Opening Address
- Abu Dhabi's Growing Role in Global Healthcare
- MIMTC Abu Dhabi 2026: Connecting Healthcare, Patients, Payers & Global Referral Networks
Building a Leading Medical Tourism Destination
From Healthcare Excellence to International Patient Destination
- Abu Dhabi's health and medical tourism strategy
- Attracting and serving international patients
- International patient journeys and referral pathways
- Hospital internationalization and international patient departments
- Centers of Excellence and specialised healthcare services
- International healthcare marketing and destination promotion
- Government-private sector collaboration
Coffee Break & Networking
GCC & Global Cooperation in Overseas Treatment and Medical Tourism
Building Cross-Border Healthcare Partnerships, Patient Referral Networks & Institutional Cooperation
How can GCC countries and international healthcare destinations build more efficient, trusted and sustainable pathways for patients seeking treatment abroad?
Strategic Partnerships for the Future of GCC Medical Tourism
Developing sustainable bilateral and multilateral healthcare partnerships between GCC countries and international destinations.
Leadership in Healthcare: From Hospital Management to Strategic Transformation
Speech 1: The Future of Healthcare Leader: Vision, Strategy & Transformation
How healthcare leaders can anticipate change, lead transformation, and build the hospitals of tomorrow.
Speech 2: Leading Hospitals to Excellence: Performance, People & Patient Experience
Balancing clinical excellence, operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and a culture of high performance.
Speech 3: Leadership in Medical Tourism: Building Globally Competitive Hospitals
How hospital leaders can attract international patients, develop trusted global partnerships, and position their institutions as leading medical tourism destinations.
The Business of Medical Tourism
From the Middle East to the Global Market - Investment, Partnerships & International Patient Flows
Healthcare Business & Investment
- • Healthcare investment opportunities
- • Public-Private Partnerships
- • International healthcare marketing
- • Healthcare financing
- • Building sustainable medical tourism ecosystems
Insurance & Financing
- • Cross-border health insurance
- • International claims management
- • Role of Medical logistics and mobility in supporting health tourism journey
“Where Are the Patients Going? The Future of the Global Medical Tourism Market”
Senior Tourism, Medical Houses & Healthy Ageing
Building the Next Healthcare Tourism Opportunity
Senior Tourism
The rise of senior travelers, their expectations, mobility, wellness and healthcare needs.
Medical Houses / Senior Care
The concept of specialized medical houses, assisted living, recovery and long-stay healthcare.
Investment & Destination Development
How destinations, developers, hospitals and investors can build integrated senior-health tourism ecosystems.
From Abu Dhabi to the World: Building the Future of International Patient Care Through Collaboration
Note: This programme will be considered the final Congress agenda upon confirmation of the speakers and finalisation of their respective topics and contributions.
Be Part of MIMTC Abu Dhabi 2026
Connect with global healthcare leaders, hospital executives, facilitators and government buyers.