Australia–Arab Joint Research Table Discussions 2026: AI & Healthcare Innovation
The Australia–Arab Joint Research Roundtable is a high-level collaborative forum hosted by the Australian International Collaborative Research Organisation. The event brings together senior university leaders, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts from Australia and Arab countries to strengthen strategic collaboration in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare Innovation.
The roundtable is designed to move beyond discussion and deliver tangible outcomes, including joint research projects, international funding opportunities, joint PhD and researcher collaboration initiatives, academic exchange programs, and long-term institutional partnerships through Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), under the theme AI & Healthcare Innovation.
This initiative aims to build long-term Australia–Arab research partnerships that support innovation, knowledge exchange, and global impact in emerging healthcare technologies.
Event Details
Format: Online (Virtual Roundtable)
Date: 21 October 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (AEST)
Host: Australia-International Collaborative Research Organisation
Participation: Invitation-only
Event Participating Organisations
The Australia–Arab Joint Research Roundtable – AI & Healthcare Innovation is supported by leading international universities and research organisations committed to advancing collaboration, innovation, and global research impact including:
- University of Technology Sydney
- University of South Australia
- Monash University
- Queensland University of Technology
- Deakin University
- Curtin university
- University of Newcastle
- CQuniversity
- Charles Sturt University
- Murdoch University
- Australian Industry Graduate Research School
- Khalifa University
- Canadian University Dubai
- University of Sharjah
- Zayed University
- Ajman University
- Gulf Medical University
- Al Ain University
Additional universities, healthcare organisations, research institutes, industry leaders, and innovation partners are welcome to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for participation in this event by contacting research@aigrs.au
Participation.
Participation
This is a closed strategic roundtable, strictly limited to:
- University Vice-Chancellors and senior leadership
- Deans, research directors, and innovation offices
- AI and healthcare researchers
- Industry and technology partners
- Selected government and institutional representatives
Attendance is strictly by invitation only.
Key Focus Areas
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chronic Disease & Mental Health
- Primary Care and Health Systems Transformation
- Digital Health and Medical Technologies
- Health Data Analytics and Precision Medicine
- AI in Clinical Decision Support Systems
- Telehealth and Remote Patient Care Innovation
- Healthcare Workforce and Digital Transformation
- Joint PhD Research Collaboration
Event Format
Opening Session: AICRO provides an overview of Australia–Arab research collaboration, including objectives and key priorities in AI and Healthcare Innovation.
University Research Presentations: Each university representative presents their current research strengths and future directions, highlighting opportunities for collaboration, joint PhD programs, and industry engagement.
Expert Panels: Focused discussions on AI in healthcare, digital health transformation, and research commercialisation.
Roundtable Discussions: Universities and industry partners identify shared research interests and develop initial collaboration pathways.
MoU & Partnership Session: Exploration of institutional agreements, joint research projects, and funding opportunities, leading to defined next steps for collaboration.
Expected Outcomes
- Australia–Arab university research partnerships
- Joint AI and healthcare innovation projects
- Co-authored academic publications
- Collaborative grant applications
- Draft or initiated MoU agreements
- Industry–academia collaboration pathways
- Joint PhD research collaboration opportunities
- Long-term international research impact outcomes
Our Role
AICRO acts as the strategic facilitator and coordination hub, responsible for:
- Connecting leading universities and industry partners
- Structuring international AI and healthcare collaboration pathways
- Supporting MoU development and institutional partnerships
- Identifying funding and grant opportunities
- Facilitating cross-border research and innovation projects
Contact / Expression of Interest
Expressions of interest are invited from universities, research institutes, healthcare organisations, and industry partners across Australia and the Arab region that are committed to advancing AI and healthcare innovation through international collaboration.
To register your interest in participating in this event, please email: research@aicro.au
Event Chief Coordinator
Dr. Mohammad Riyadh
Event Strategic Advisor
Dr. Nadine Campbell
Event Manager
John Lin