Wednesday, September 3, 2025

9:00 - 10:30

Auditorium 15

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Chairs: Prof Ian Bates, GPO Director, UK & Prof John Pieper, FIPEd Chair, USA Introduction: The future of healthcare depends on resilient, adaptive systems that integrate innovation, workforce development, and digital transformation. This session explores how artificial intelligence (AI), education, and strategic workforce planning can be harmonised to support sustainable, people-centred health systems. Discussions will highlight the evolving role of the pharmaceutical workforce, the importance of AI frameworks in healthcare settings, and the need for forward-looking policy, regulation, and training. Programme: Learning objectives: 1. Understand the key components of a sustainable and future-ready healthcare workforce strategy. 2. Identify the critical elements of ethical and operational AI frameworks applicable to healthcare systems. 3. Explore policy and regulatory strategies that support workforce development and technological innovation in healthcare. Take home message: Sustainable health systems should invest in strategic workforce development, digital literacy, and adaptable education models.