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3rd Trends & Innovations in Medical Laboratories Conference TRENDS & INNOVATIONS in Medical Laboratories C O N F E R E N C E
Shaping the Future of Diagnostics, Research, and Laboratory Excellence
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Begins 13 September 2026 · Fairmont Riyadh
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WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome to TIML 2026
The 3rd Trends & Innovations in Medical Laboratories Conference brings together laboratory leaders, specialists, researchers, and healthcare professionals to discuss the future of diagnostics, research, digital transformation, and laboratory excellence.
This edition will focus on practical knowledge, new technologies, and collaborative opportunities that support better laboratory services and patient care.
3rdEdition
The leading platform for medical laboratory professionals and innovators.
2,000+Expected Attendees
Local and international participants from across the healthcare ecosystem.
Fairmont RiyadhVenue
A premium venue in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
CMEAccredited
Continuing Medical Education accreditation will be provided.
— SCIENTIFIC THEMES —
Conference Focus Areas
Exploring the future of diagnostics, research, digital transformation, and laboratory excellence.
Laboratory Research
Supporting research-driven approaches that improve laboratory services and healthcare outcomes.
AI and Automation
Exploring smart systems, automation, and data-driven solutions in medical laboratories.
Digital Transformation
Connecting laboratory workflows with digital platforms, analytics, and future-ready operations.
Quality and Accreditation
Strengthening standards, governance, and quality systems across laboratory services.
Future Lab Technologies
Highlighting new tools, platforms, and technologies shaping the next phase of laboratory medicine.
— PROGRAM AT A GLANCE —
Program at a Glance
Four days of workshops, scientific sessions, innovation, and laboratory excellence.
13 September 2026
Workshop & Setup Day
Pre-conference workshops, Labathon preparation, and technical setup. Final agenda to be announced.
Program Coming Soon — full agenda will be updated regularly.
What to Expect
- Leading experts & keynotes
- Scientific sessions
- Networking opportunities
- Exhibition & innovations
- Interactive discussions
- Practical insights
The full program will be updated regularly. Stay tuned for more details.
— Workshops —
Workshops
14 September 2026 — hands-on workshops, Labathon preparation
Specialized Workshops
Practical, hands-on sessions led by laboratory experts. Topics to be announced.
Program Coming Soon
— MEET THE EXPERTS —
Speakers
A distinguished line-up of voices. Full roster announced soon.
Dr. Abdulbasit Abdulsamad Andijany
Supervisor Cytology, Senior Cytotechnologists
King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital
Dr. Abdullah Algaissi
Associate Professor of Virology
Jazan University and Director of the Jazan Health Research Center (JHRC)
Dr. Abdullah AlSayafi
Technical MD Officer
WHO in Geneva
Dr. Abdullah Hamed Alfalah
Consultant in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics and Genomics
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
Dr. Abdullah N. AlSuwaidan
Chairman, Precision Medicine Laboratory Department, Genomic Medicine Center of Excellence
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
Dr. Abdulrahman Mohammed Alsulaiman
Consultant of Medical and Molecular Virology
Taif Armed Forces Hospitals
Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Al-Asmari
Head of Special Toxicological Analysis Section, Senior Toxicology Scientist & Consultant Forensic Toxicologist
King Faisal Special Hospital and Research Center
Dr. Alya Abdulrahim Qari
President of the Saudi Society of Medical Genetics, a Senior Genetic Counselor
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Dr. Amal AlOdaini
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Dr. Anwar Borai
Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine Section Head Clinical Biochemistry
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Dr. Ashwag Rafea S Alruwaili
MR consultant and Assistant professor in Neuroimaging in the department of Radiological Sciences
King Saud University
Dr. Auday Abdulmohsin Al khunaizi
Healthcare leader and consultant in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
King Saud Medical City
Dr. Dalal Mohideen Nemenqani
Professor and consultant of pathology and cytology
Taif University
Dr. Faleh Alqahtani
Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
College of Pharmacy, King Saud University
Dr. Fouad Hassan Al-Dayel
Consultant, Anatomic Pathologist Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
Dr. Haitham Arabi
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine MC-1122
King Abdulaziz Medical City
Dr. Hisham AlBandar
Laboratory Quality Supervisor
Royal Commission Hospital
Dr. Islam Gamaleddin
Senior Advisor – Healthcare Policy
Health Support Services Center
Dr. Jaffar Khiariy
Head of Laboratory
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Dr. Khalid Khalaf Alharbi
Consultant and professor of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
King Saud University
Dr. Maha Sallam
Laboratory and Blood Bank Service Line Lead
Al-Ahsa Health Cluster
Prof. Majd Yousef Abdulghani
Genomics Lead
Lean Business Services
Dr. Majed Pharaon
Consultant Anatomical and Clinical pathologist specializing in head & neck pathology and cytopathology
King Abdul Aziz Medical City
Dr. Manal Mohammed Lutfi Abudawood
Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics and Cancer Biology
College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University
Dr. Manar M. Samman
Consultant Clinical Genomics Scientist
Ministry of Health’s Health Services Support Center
Dr. Mansour S Aljabry
Professor & Consultant of Hematology & Blood Transfusion
College of Medicine and KSU Medical City King Saud University
Dr. Marwan Saleh Abaalkhail
Medical Technologist II
King Fahad Medical City
Dr. May Mohammed Alrashed
Distinguished academic and researcher, currently serving as an Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics
College of Applied Medical Sciences at King Saud University
Dr. Nabil Abdullah Y Osayri
Head of Quality
Jazan Regional Laboratory
Dr. Raef Albugami
Chairman of the National Stem Cell Committee
Saudi Health Council
Dr. Roah Qutub
Dr. Salim Ghandorah
Director of Strategy Office
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Dr. Sarab Taha
Dr. Soha Tashkandi
Founder of the Genetic Testing Localization Program with CBAHI and the National Content Authority
CBAHI
Dr. Suffana Naji Almaghrabi
Leads chemistry laboratory services and supports quality and accreditation standards
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Dr. Waleed Tamimi
Director of Newborn Metabolic and Toxicology Laboratory
King Abdulaziz Medical City
Dr. Ehsam Ullah
Service Manager
SAPS Division
Dr. Rajiv Erasmus
Emeritus Professor
Stellenbosch University
Dr. Sarah Sarah
Microbiology Registrar
Te Toka Tumai Auckland
Dr. Laila Abdelwareth
Chief Executive Officer
Diagnostic Cluster
— GOVERNANCE —
Committees
Scientific Committee
Dr.Manar M. Samman
Consultant Clinical Scientist – Molecular Genetics CEO of Laboratory Operations Center
Dr. Raef Rashed Albugami
Consultant Clinical Scientist – Stem Cell
Dr. Manal Abudawood
Consultant Medical Laboratory Specialist
Dr.Maha Salam
Laboratories Track Lead, Al-Ahsa Health Cluster
Prof. Khalid Alharbi
Professor and Consultant in Medical Laboratories
Dr.Suzan Alzeer
Senior Principal Researcher
Mr.Abdulbasit Andijany
Consultant Medical Laboratory Specialist and Chairman of the Society Board
Prof. Anwar Al-Borai
Consultant Medical Laboratory Specialist
Dr.Ayman Mashi
Laboratories Track Lead
Dr.Sultan Alhammadi
Consultant Medical Laboratory Specialist
Ms.Alya Qari
Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Organizing Committee
Dr.Waleed Alhassin
General Supervisor of the Conference Organizing Team
Ms. Rama AlKahtani
Organizing Committee lead and, Scientific Program & Hackathon workstream Lead
Ms. Amirah Altamimi
Speakers Management & MoUs Lead
Ms. Mai Al-Asmari
Media & Communications Lead
Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Humaidan
Project Governance & PMO
Ms. Maha Al-Qahtani
Awards & Judging Committees Lead
Mr. Asim Khan
Strategic Partnerships Lead
Mr. Omar Mohammed
Visual Identity & Design Lead
Dr. Khayyal Al-Deraan
Invitations & VIP Protocol Lead
Mr. Shadi Nabil
Permits & Volunteer Management Lead
Mr. Hazem Farag
Implementation and Logistics Lead
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