Join the LUMC-LU AI Event on 24 November 2026 at the LUMC to celebrate the launch of the community and help shape how artificial intelligence can strengthen healthcare, drug discovery, population health and biomedical research in the Leiden region.
The LUMC-LU AI Event brings together researchers, clinicians, data scientists and partners who are working on, or interested in, artificial intelligence in health and life sciences.
After an informal lunch, the program opens with an introduction to the LUMC-LU AI Event and its connection to the LUMC strategic theme Digitale Dichtbij (Digitally Connected). We will follow up with a presentation of existing and planned Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence (ICAI) labs in Leiden.
The program features a keynote by Prof. Dr. Bram van Ginneken who asks a provocative question: “Tech optimists claim that reductions of 95% or more in cancer mortality and incidence may be possible, but does the Leiden AI community agree?”
Following the plenary session, you can join one of four interactive Breakout Sessions, each focusing on one of the hub’s themes: AI4Care, AI4Pharma, AI4PPL and AI4Biomedical Sciences. Each session combines invited talks with a group discussion on the opportunities, challenges and priorities within that theme. The outcomes will be shared in a plenary wrap-up, where we will also present the next steps for the community.
The day closes with drinks, offering plenty of time to connect with colleagues and explore new collaborations.
Who Should Attend?
This event is intended for anyone who develops, applies, or is curious about AI in health and life sciences, from fundamental and translational research to clinical care and drug development.
Whether you are a PhD candidate, researcher, clinician, data scientist, engineer, policy maker or support professional, you are warmly invited to join. No prior AI expertise is required; what matters is an interest in how AI can contribute to better research and care.
We welcome participants from LUMC, Leiden University, the Leiden Bio Science Park and beyond, including colleagues from healthcare organizations, research institutes, industry and other (regional) partners who want to contribute to the AI community in Leiden.
Practical information
- Date: 24 November 2026, 12.00 – 17.30 (starting with lunch)
- Location: LUMC, Educational Building – Burumazaal
- Register via this form.
