Program Highlights
From Abu Dhabi to the World: Shaping the Future of Medical Tourism & International Patient Care
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
ABU DHABI: BUILDING A LEADING MEDICAL TOURISM DESTINATION
From Healthcare Excellence to International Patient Destination
Key Topics:
- 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
Engage and connect with peers and exhibitors
GCC & GLOBAL COOPERATION IN OVERSEAS TREATMENT & 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.
THE NEW FRONTIERS OF MEDICAL TOURISM
Advanced Therapies, IVF, Wellness & Longevity
Advanced Therapies
- • Cell & gene therapies
- • Stem cells and regenerative medicine
- • Advanced and specialised treatments
- • International access to next-generation therapies
IVF & Fertility Tourism
- • The growing international fertility treatment market
- • IVF and cross-border reproductive care
- • International patient expectations and treatment pathways
Wellness, Prevention & Longevity
- • Medical tourism and wellness convergence
- • Preventive healthcare
- • Longevity and healthy ageing
- • Integrating wellness into the international patient journey
AI, INSURANCE & THE FUTURE
Building a Smarter International Patient Ecosystem
Artificial Intelligence & Digital Health
- • AI-powered patient acquisition and referral
- • AI in patient navigation and treatment matching
- • Digital international patient journeys
- • Personalised patient experience
- • AI and the future of medical tourism marketing
Insurance & Financing
- • Cross-border health insurance
- • International claims management
- • Role of Medical logistics and mobility in supporting health tourism journey
- • Role of health tourism facilitators in making international treatment more accessible and sustainable
“Can AI, Insurance and Digital Health Transform the International Patient Journey?”
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
Middle East & Global Market
- • The evolution of medical tourism in the Middle East
- • International patient flows
- • Emerging medical tourism destinations
- • Global healthcare providers and referral markets
- • International partnerships and business opportunities
- • Building global patient referral networks
“Where Are the Patients Going? The Future of the Global Medical Tourism Market”
FROM ABU DHABI TO THE WORLD
Building the Future of International Patient Care Through Collaboration
Closing Reflections:
NOTE: This programme will be considered the final Congress agenda upon confirmation of the speakers and finalisation.
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