Global Healthcare Academy’s inaugural HAI Conclave 2026 brought together clinicians, AI experts, hospital leaders and policymakers to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in advancing patient care while preserving clinical judgement and ethics.
Global Healthcare Academy inaugurated HAI Conclave 2026, a two-day conference dedicated to Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence (AI), bringing together clinicians, AI scientists, hospital leaders, researchers, policymakers, startups and technology companies to discuss the responsible adoption of AI in healthcare.
Held under the theme “Building Future-Ready Health Ecosystems,” the conclave focused on the practical application of artificial intelligence across healthcare, with discussions centred on improving patient care while maintaining safety, ethics and clinical judgement.
According to the organisers, the event attracted participation from healthcare and technology companies including Google, Philips, Roche, Siemens Healthineers, IBM, Tech Mahindra, EY-Parthenon, United Imaging, Intuitive and Roche Diagnostics, along with clinicians, researchers and healthcare institutions from India and overseas.
A key theme throughout the conference was the need to ensure that AI complements rather than replaces the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. Discussions highlighted the importance of developing clinically relevant, transparent and ethical AI solutions that remain focused on patient outcomes.
The scientific programme was organised around five thematic tracks covering drug discovery, preventive medicine, health informatics, diagnostics and treatment. Sessions explored applications ranging from early disease detection and precision medicine to clinical decision support and remote healthcare delivery.
Speaking at the conclave, Dr B. S. Ajaikumar, Executive Chairman, Global Healthcare Academy, said the value of AI in healthcare would depend on how effectively it supports clinical decision-making and improves patient care.
“Artificial Intelligence has the power to transform healthcare by making it more precise, accessible and efficient, but its true value lies in how meaningfully it strengthens clinical decision-making and patient care,” he said.
Dr Bhagavan B. C., Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), said medical education must evolve to prepare healthcare professionals for an AI-enabled future shaped by medicine, technology and ethics.
Dr B. L. Sujatha Rathod from the Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Karnataka, said platforms such as HAI Conclave provide opportunities for collaboration and learning across medicine, technology and policy as AI becomes increasingly relevant to healthcare delivery and education.
Dr Manish Mattoo, Chief Executive Officer, HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd. (HCG), said the impact of AI would depend on how responsibly it is integrated into healthcare systems to improve care delivery, operational efficiency and patient access.
Anitha Niranjan, Director, Global Healthcare Academy, said the conclave was established to bring together stakeholders from healthcare, technology and policy to encourage collaboration around clinically relevant and ethically grounded AI adoption.
Over the two-day programme, delegates participated in keynote lectures, scientific presentations, panel discussions, startup showcases and networking sessions designed to facilitate dialogue between clinicians and AI innovators.
According to the organisers, HAI Conclave aims to serve as a long-term platform for collaboration among healthcare professionals, technology companies, researchers, startups, investors and policymakers to support the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Industry representatives also shared perspectives on AI applications across diagnostics, medical imaging, surgery and healthcare operations, emphasising the importance of integrating AI with clinical expertise to improve patient care.
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