IGF 2025 Lightning Talk #140 AI saves lives: the future of medical technologies

    Center for Global IT-Cooperation
    Vasily Zudin, Center for Global IT-Cooperation, Civil Society, Eastern European Group David Okpatuma, Friends for Leadership, Civil Society, African Group
    Speakers
    Aigerim Sultangereyeva, Satbayev University, Technical Community, Asia-Pacific Group Amado Espinosa, Medisist, Private Sector, GRULAC Seal Rahmanuddin, Center for diagnostics and telemedicine, Technical Community, Eastern European Group
    Onsite Moderator
    Vasily Zudin
    Rapporteur
    David Okpatuma
    SDGs
    3.4
    3.8
    4.7
    9.5
    10.2


    Targets: AI technologies can enhance early disease detection, contributing to better health outcomes and reduced mortality rates (3.4), ensure a social inclusion as a result of reduction in healthcare disparities (10.2) and also bring humanity closer to the goals of the universal health coverage (3.8). Integration of AI in medical education can also seriously reinforce training and educational programmes aimed at sustainable development (4.7). Furthermore AI undoubtably drives innovation in medical technologies and expands on the scientific research (9.5).
    Format
    Masterclass
    Duration (minutes)
    30
    Description
    Artificial Intelligence has swiftly integrated not only into our daily routine but also into such crucial parts of our lives as healthcare. AI surprisingly opens vast opportunities in preventive medicine and data-driven diagnostic monitoring, potentially revolutionizing life extension and healthy aging. This lightning talk aims to showcase the latest technologies and test newest hypothesis surrounding the AI use in medicine. Points of discussion: How does AI contribute to early disease detection and treatment? Is personalized health management through AI a reality or a future prospect? As AI continues to evolve, what new medical professions might emerge, and which traditional roles could become obsolete? How will educational systems adapt to these changes? Can we trust AI recommendations, and to what extent are large language models, like ChatGPT, being utilized by healthcare professionals? Additionally, how is AI being applied in bioinformatics, biotechnology research, and drug design?

    The hybrid format of the session will rely on the facilitation provided by moderator, who will navigate the session between the speakers and the audience. Speakers will also prepare interactive presentations and real-time feedback mechanisms for onsite and online participants in order to ensure equitable representation and participation opportunities for all.