BMJ Future Health Middle East - more than just a conference, it's a movement
What exactly is BMJ Future Health?
Launched in 2024, BMJ Future Health has grown into a global community of healthcare professionals and organisations focused on advancing health and care through shared knowledge and real-world experience.
Through year-round webinars, podcasts, live events, newsletters, and an engaged global network, BMJ Future Health connects leaders and innovators to address real-world problems and drive meaningful, sustainable change.
Central to the community is the BMJ Future Health Conference. The first online Doha conference took place in May, view the programme here and you can purchase the recording here.
In 2027 we will be touching base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the conference combines regional priorities with global expertise, delivering practical insights and collaboration that translate innovation into everyday healthcare practice.
Guided by a clear vision, BMJ Future Health exists to embed innovation into routine care, improving lives and creating lasting impact. Be part of what's next in healthcare, join the community now.
Proudly incorporating:
BMJ | Virginia Mason Institute
Future Health Leaders Middle East
As part of the two-day conference, BMJ Future Health Middle East will incorporate the BMJ | Virginia Mason Institute Future Health Leaders Middle East programme. This is an invitation-only leadership stream designed for a senior audience, including Chief Executive Officers, Board Members, Medical Directors and Executive teams from across the healthcare sector in the Middle East.
Hosted by BMJ Group in collaboration with the Virginia Mason Institute, the programme recognises that healthcare systems are facing unprecedented disruption. Rising system complexity, rapid digital transformation, workforce pressures and evolving patient expectations are fundamentally reshaping how care is delivered and how organisations are led. Responding effectively requires more than operational strategy alone; it demands bold, collective leadership and coordinated action at scale.
Benefits of attending:
Focused sessions, maximum value
Upcoming events:
Our aim is clear: to focus on real problems, and learn together.
BMJ Future Health is focused on what matters most to you: solving real healthcare problems and improving outcomes through digital innovation.
Explore how practical, forward-thinking technologies can drive more equitable, sustainable, and efficient health systems.
Be inspired by high-impact keynotes, interactive discussions, and hands-on workshops shaped around the challenges you face every day—and the solutions that can move care forward.
Bring your toughest health and care challenges. Selected submissions will be showcased live, giving you the opportunity to gain expert insight, peer perspectives, and actionable ideas to take back into practice.
We commit to the following principles:
Innovation for an equitable future
Innovation aimed at reducing health inequalities by making healthcare advancements accessible to all.
Sustainable innovation
Innovation that prioritises carbon emissions and environmental impact, striving for a net zero footprint.
Innovation for our people
Innovation designed to empower you and your team, alleviate burdens and enhance patient outcomes.
The support of our partners drive positive change in health and care and we’re proud to have you as part of the BMJ Future Health community.
Frequently asked questions
BMJ Future Health Middle East Conference
The BMJ Future Health Middle East conference will be taking place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2027.
The team will be confirming a date and venue in the coming months.
Be the first to know once the dates and venue is confirmed by completing our interest form.
Global Perspectives on the Future of Healthcare
Engage with international leaders shaping digital health, AI, and system transformation—bringing strategic insight from across global health systems.
Strategic Insight, Delivered with Precision
A focused programme designed for senior leaders, delivering high-value sessions on the technologies, models, and capabilities driving healthcare transformation.
From Innovation to Implementation
Explore how leading organisations are applying AI and digital innovation in practice—translating ambition into scalable, real-world impact.
Efficient Access to High-Value Learning
Join from anywhere with minimal disruption, gaining critical insights and connections that support better decision-making and long-term system change.
Tickets for the 2027 conference is not on sale as yet, you can however purchase the recording of the 2026 online event here.
Tickets for the 2027 conference is not on sale as yet, you can however purchase the recording of the 2026 online event here.
You can view the 2026 programme here and purchase the recording here.
Be the first to know once the 2027 programme is announced by completing our interest form.
BMJ | Virginia Mason Institute Future Health Middle East Leaders