Next month, Israel will host ICI 2026, one of the world's prominent international conferences in the field of cardiovascular innovation. The conference, which marks 31 years of activity this year, will bring together about 2,000 doctors and professionals, alongside leading global experts in cardiovascular medicine, medical device industry leaders, startups, researchers, and investors. The conference is led by Prof. Rafi Beyar and Prof. Chaim Lotan.
Both are among Israel's leading figures in cardiology who have worked for years to advance the connection between clinical medicine, research, and technological innovation. The conference is expected to feature representatives from over 30 countries and hundreds of international opinion leaders. The professional program will include hundreds of lectures, discussions, and presentations of groundbreaking technologies. Among the topics to be discussed: Innovative technologies for treating heart valves, heart failure, brain and vascular catheterizations, remote medical monitoring, and additional advanced solutions.
One of the central topics to be at the focus of the conference this year is the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution in healthcare systems. Special sessions will be dedicated to the accelerated integration of AI in almost every field of medicine, its advantages in improving medical treatment and decision-making, alongside the new risks and challenges it poses. Startups from Israel and around the world will present innovative developments and technologies at the conference.
According to the conference leaders, Prof. Rafi Beyar and Prof. Haim Lotan: "A significant part of the conference will be dedicated to the accelerated entry of artificial intelligence into almost every field in healthcare systems. We will discuss the integration of AI in the fields of medical imaging, signal analysis and medical information, integration with robotic systems, hospital management, and precise physiological analysis of CT and angiography examinations, which assists in medical decision-making. These are only some of the many applications in which artificial intelligence is expected to bring about a change in the world of medicine."
One of the highlights of the conference will be the Technology Parade and an international startup competition, showcasing innovative medical developments with the potential to change the future of cardiovascular medicine. The conference serves as a major international platform for showcasing Israeli innovation, strengthening Israel's status as a leading center for the development of advanced medical technologies and life-saving solutions.