Annual global healthcare virtual conference programme 2026

AI in healthcare: Innovation, risk and responsibility

Kennedys global healthcare team are delighted to be hosting our global AI in healthcare: Innovation, risk and responsibility, a hybrid conference exploring the global impact of artificial intelligence across healthcare systems.


We will examine AI’s significant potential to improve patient outcomes, while also addressing the associated risks, regulatory considerations and legal implications.


Hear from leading indemnifiers, regulators and senior clinicians who will share their insight and experience covering the UK, Ireland, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the Caribbean.


The conference will explore:


•    The impact of AI on patients and clinical practice.
•    Risk and safety considerations.
•    Legal and indemnity implications.
•    Ethics, governance and trust.
•    Future opportunities and developments.

Please see below for the full agenda:

08:00

Registration and refreshments

08:30

Welcome from the chair, Christopher Malla, Kennedys

08:40

Patient safety in AI-driven healthcare, Professor Farah Magrabi, Australian Institute of Health Innovation

09:10

An Australian perspective of AI in healthcare, Dr Sharon Hakkennes, Victorian Department of Health

09:30

Indemnity considerations when adopting AI in healthcare, Eric Lowenstein, Tego Insurance

09:50

Q&A with Dr Sharon Hakkennes, Victorian Department of Health, Eric Lowenstein, Tego Insurance and Professor Farah Magrabi, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, chaired by Cindy Tucker, Kennedys

10:10

A Japanese perspective of AI in Healthcare, Professor Shin Ushiro, Kyushu University Hospital, in conversation with Cindy Tucker, Kennedys

10:30

A Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia & the Caribbean regulatory perspective, Dr Sara Jamieson, Medical Protection in conversation with Sandy Cho, Kennedys

10:45

Break

11:15

Welcome back, Christopher Malla, Kennedys

11:20

Legal considerations when adopting AI in healthcare, Nicholas Blackmore, Kennedys

12:00

Indemnifiers panel discussion, chaired by Christopher Malla, Kennedys


The English perspective of AI in healthcare, Simon Hammond, NHS Resolution, the Irish perspective of AI in healthcare, Dr Cathal O'Keeffe, State Claims Agency, a healthcare professional's perspective of AI from the consulting room and hospital ward, Dr Sara Jamieson, Medical Protection,  and legal considerations, Nicholas Blackmore, Kennedys, 

13:15

Lunch

14:30

Welcome back, Joanne O'Sullivan, Kennedys

14:35

AI in radiology: a clinician’s perspective, Dr Robin Evans, Everlight Radiology

14:55

An Irish regulator's perspective, Dr Suzanne Crowe, Irish Medical Council

15:15

An English regulator's perspective

15:35

AI in healthcare regulation: panel discussion with Dr Robin Evans, Everlight Radiology, Dr Suzanne Crowe, Irish Medical Council, chaired by Joanne O'Sullivan, Kennedys

16:00

Closing reflections, Simon Hammond, NHS Resolution and Christopher Malla, Kennedys

16:10

Drinks, hot buffet and networking

19:00

Event ends

Event location

London

Kennedys, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY

London

20 Fenchurch St London EC3M 3BY United Kingdom

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