19 - 21 November, 2022
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Reimagine Health - Empowering Tomorrow's Digital Health Ecosystems

Under the patronage of His Excellency Eng Fahad Al-Jalajel, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and in a joint collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Saudi Health Council, the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and the National Health Information Center, the 2022 HIMSS Middle East Health Conference & Exhibition reunites the Middle East healthcare community in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 19 to 21 November 2022.

Attend the Middle East's premier digital health conference and experience world-class education and programming from thought leaders and experts in healthcare digitisation.

SAVE WITH EARLY BIRD RATES | CUT OFF DATE 30 OCTOBER 2022
HIMSS22 in Riyadh is the most influential health information and technology conference and exhibition in the Middle East region—where healthcare leaders connect for education, innovation and collaboration, with the common ambition to deliver next-generation health and care today.


Why attend?

National digital transformation programmes need to factor in a new key objective: build back stronger and more resilient health systems to provide citizens with the best health services available.

With the Vision 2030 Health Sector Transformation Programme, healthcare and IT leaders have a strategic framework to advance the digital transformation of their health systems. The 2022 HIMSS Middle East Health Conference & Exhibition will be this year’s epicentre to accomplishing this feat.
Join the Middle East healthcare community for inspiration, innovation, and unrivalled networking opportunities for future collaborations:

  • Meet the people who shape the future of healthcare for the KSA, the Middle East region and globally
  • Hear invaluable insights from global health information and technology experts to stay ahead of the latest health and care trends
  • Build and nurture influential relationships to drive your professional development forward
  • See the latest technology innovations from leading market suppliers and innovators
  • Earn continuing education credits

Who attends?

The conference draws health leaders and professionals from the KSA and the Gulf region, as well as a wide variety of attendees representing the global health ecosystem—including CIOs and senior executives, providers, IT professionals, government officials, innovators, consultants, market suppliers and more.

See & Do in Riyadh

Riyadh’s blend of mediaeval and millennial makes for a beguiling cultural union—one where Arabia’s first roots can be traced and where its bold future can be envisioned. The city’s fascinating centuries-old history can be found within its atmospheric souqs, compelling museums and ancient architecture—but it’s also a modern metropolis, with glittering high-rises and a burgeoning contemporary art scene. Discover the city

Easy Visa Entry Process

With a new eVisa upon-arrival process, access to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has become a breeze for citizens of many countries. You can apply here for your visa, which will be provided to you digitally within minutes. 

Scientific Committee

Amar Jamal
Prof. Amr Jamal
Chairman, Professor and Consultant, Family Physician & Clinical Informatician
King Saud University
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Osama Elhassan
Dr. Osama Elhassan
Health Informatics Specialist
Health Informatics & Smart Health Dept Dubai Health Authority
United Arab Emirates
Dr. Rania Mohell
Dr. Rania Mohell
IT Specialist, Alexandria Regional Blood Transfusion Center, Ministry of Health
PhD, Information Technology, Alexandria University
Egypt
Dr Ahmed Mohammed Balkhair
Dr Ahmed Mohammed Balkhair
Chief Digital Health Officer
Obeikan Investment Group
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
 Dr. Amar Hijazi
Dr. Amar Hijazi
Assistant Deputy Minister of Health Informatics
Ministry of Health
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Dari Alhuwail
Dr. Dari Alhuwail
Associate Professor
Kuwait University
Kuwait
Eng. Fahad AlHussein
Eng. Fahad Al-Hussein
Chief Executive Officer
Megamind IT Solutions
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Hassan Ghazal
Dr. Hassan Ghazal
Associate Professor
National Center for Scientific and Technical Research
Morocco
Lisa Thomlinson
Lisa Thomlinson
Senior Director, Content and Programming, EMEA
HIMSS
United Kingdom
Dr. Mohammed Aldhoayan
Dr. Mohammed Aldhoayan
Assistant Professor
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Alhajjy
Mohammed Alhajjy
Corporate Director, Quality Management
King Saud University Medical City
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Mowafa Househ
Prof. Mowafa Househ
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Qatar
DeNajeeb
Dr. Najeeb AL-Shorbaji
President
North Africa and Middle East Health Informatics Association
Jordan
Dr. Nasser Aljehani
Dr. Nasser Aljehani
Executive Director of Enablement and Supervision and Medical Director
Council of Health Insurance
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Taghreed Justinia
Dr. Taghreed Justinia
Regional Director IT Services, Technology & Health Informatics
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Tamara Sunbul
Dr. Tamara Sunbul
Medical Director of Clinical Informatics
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Nahar Alazemi
Dr. Nahar Alazemi
Secretary General
Saudi Health Council
Waleed Khalid Albahli
Waleed Khalid Albahli
General Manager
National Health Information Center
Ahood Faisal Alshahrani
Digital Communications Manager
National Health Information Center
Sara Mohammed Aloudah
Sara Mohammed Aloudah
Senior Specialist in Public Health
Consultant in Saudi Health Council

Accreditations & Certifications

HIMSS22 Middle East is an excellent opportunity to enhance your professional development portfolio by earning continuing education credits from various accreditation bodies. All delegates―including senior executives, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, project managers, health information management professionals, patients, information security professionals, and those seeking contact hours towards the renewal of CPHIMS™ and CAHIMS™―are eligible to claim credits for attending sessions.

Questions? Email us.

Continuing Education Credits Available

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20 Hours CME Credits

HIMSS22 in Riyadh has been accredited 2O hours CME credits by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities.

You will need to attend at least 75% of the sessions in order to receive credit. No partial credit will be given. HIMSS will provide a certificate of attendance within 10 days of the end of the conference which you can then use to apply for your credit hours with SCFHS.

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The CPD Certification Service

Receive a certificate of attendance from CPD.

HIMSS22 Middle East has received In Principle Approval from The CPD Certification Service UK and will be submitted for Full Approval as a CPD-accredited event following the conference. HIMSS has been approved as a member of the CPD Certification Service, which provides recognized independent CPD Approval compatible with global Continuing Professional Development principles. (Member Number: 13037)

 

CPHIMS and CAHIMS
CPHIMS and CAHIMS

This programme has been approved for use in fulfilling the continuing education renewal requirements of the Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) and the Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS). Learn more about HIMSS certifications..

 

CPDHTS
CPDHTS

Learn more about the new Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy (CPDHTS)SM certification from HIMSS. The CPDHTS designation sets you apart as a recognized professional strategist and demonstrates that you meet an international standard of knowledge and competence in digital health transformation strategy. Be part of the inaugural class of certified digital health transformation strategists – apply now.

PMI (Project Management Institute)

HHIMSS has been reviewed and approved as a member of the PMI ATP Program. PMI does not specifically endorse, approve or warrant ATP's products, courses, publications or services. Participants may receive Category A Professional Development Units (PDUs) for attending approved sessions at HIMSS22 Middle East.

 

Under the patronage of:

Saudi Health Council
Saudi MOH
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Saudi National Health Information Centre