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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Lung Disease 2027
Discover how AI and robotics are revolutionising lung disease care – join leading experts to explore cutting-edge innovations in early diagnosis, precision treatment, and improved patient outcomes
Early bird discounts apply until 18 December. Register nowfor maximum savings
Overview
Explore the future of thoracic medicine at a convergence of artificial intelligence, advanced imaging and robotics.
Join us for a forward-looking conference exploring the rapidly evolving role of AI and robotic technologies in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of lung cancer.
From AI-powered imaging and earlier detection of lung cancer to robotic bronchoscopy and precision-guided intervention, discover how technology is transforming the way we diagnose and manage patients with thoracic disease.
Course aims
This multidisciplinary course will provide an opportunity to:
Share knowledge and experience with colleagues working across the multidisciplinary lung cancer and respiratory teams.
Explore the latest developments in artificial intelligence and robotics across thoracic medicine.
Understand how AI-enhanced imaging can support earlier and more accurate diagnosis of lung cancer and other lung diseases.
Gain insight into the expanding role of robotic bronchoscopy in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary lesions.
Consider how earlier diagnosis, more precise interventions and personalised treatment approaches can improve patient outcomes.
Why attend
AI-Enhanced Imaging and Earlier Diagnosis
Discover how advances in AI are transforming thoracic imaging, and explore how sophisticated algorithms can facilitate earlier identification of lung cancer. Hear from leading radiologists, and AI scientists about the opportunities, challenges and practical applications of AI in clinical imaging.
Precision and Innovation in Robotic Bronchoscopy
See how the latest robotic bronchoscopy platforms are expanding the diagnostic and therapeutic potential of interventional pulmonology and thoracic surgery. Learn how advanced navigation, localisation and robotic technology can support accurate sampling of peripheral lung lesions, while enabling minimally invasive approaches to diagnosis and intervention.
From Earlier Diagnosis to Better Treatment
Examine how advances in diagnosis are influencing treatment pathways and patient care. Hear from specialists in oncology and thoracic surgery about contemporary approaches to lung cancer management, and explore how earlier detection, accurate staging and increasingly personalised treatment strategies can contribute to better outcomes and quality of life.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Connect with colleagues and experts from across radiology, respiratory medicine, thoracic surgery, oncology, pathology and primary care. Discuss challenging cases, share practical experience and explore how multidisciplinary collaboration can help translate technological advances into meaningful improvements in patient care.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Lung Disease attendee
Brilliant conference. A really nice mix of expert sessions, engaging MDTs and uniformly excellent speakers. Great venue and organisation
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Lung Disease attendee
Excellent conference. Fantastic speakers. Covered a wide range of topics which were all relevant to the audience. Great to get differing viewpoints on tissue sampling options and surgical approaches
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Lung Disease attendee
I liked the overall topics, speakers and learnt a lot. Excellent discussions
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Lung Disease attendee
I thought this was really well organised. Well-paced, interesting and relevant content
Who should attend
This multidisciplinary course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis, treatment and management of lung cancer and thoracic disease, including:
Oncologists
Radiologists
Pathologists
Thoracic surgeons
Respiratory physicians
GPs
Clinical researchers
Trainees
Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs)
Allied health professionals (AHPs)
Whether you are already using AI or robotic technologies in clinical practice or want to understand how these developments are shaping the future of thoracic medicine, this event will provide an opportunity to discuss from experts, explore emerging technologies and connect with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.
Prof Pallav Shah, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Imperial College London and Consultant Physician, Royal Brompton Hospital
Dr Christopher Orton, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Royal Brompton Hospital, London
09:00
Lung Cancer Screening: Implementation and 5-year results
Dr Richard Lee, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Royal Marsden Hospital, London
09:15
AI solutions for pulmonary nodules
Dr Arjun Nair, Consultant Radiologist, University College London, London
09:30
The need for human decision making in nodule assessments
Dr Emily Bartlett, Consultant Radiologist, Royal Brompton Hospital, London
09:45
A global perspective on AI for thoracic oncology
Dr Colin Jacobs, Associate Professor in AI for Thoracic Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen
10:00
Panel Discussion
10:15
The LUNA25 Challenge and interactive session
Mr Bogdan Obreja, PhD candidate, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
10:30
Break
11:00
Why robotic navigation bronchoscopy?
Dr Christopher Orton, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Royal Brompton Hospital, London
11:15
The value of adjunctive imaging: Cone beam CT and radial EBUS
Dr Rocco Trissolini, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Division of the Catholic University of the Sacred Hearth at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome
11:30
Maximising biopsy yield: Cryobiopsy and Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE)
Dr Juliana Guarize, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Istituto Europeo di Oncologia, Milan
11:45
Anaesthetic paradigms in robotic bronchoscopy
Dr Olivier Debrett, Consultant Anaesthetist, University College London, London
12:00
Panel discussion
12:15
Lunch
13:15
Diagnostic MDT panel discussion
13:45
What does the robot bring to the operative table?
Mr Simon Jordon, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, Royal Brompton Hospital, London
14:00
Robotic surgery for small targets
Prof Andrea Bille, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, Guys and St Thomas’, London
14:15
Robotic assisted endoluminal ablation for small targets
Prof Pallav Shah, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Imperial College London and Consultant Physician, Royal Brompton Hospital, London
14:30
AI and Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) for early-stage lung cancer
Dr Kathryn Banfill, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie, Manchester
14:45
Panel discussion
15:00
Break
15:30
Injectables and future perspectives
Prof Scott Oh, University of California, Los Angeles
15:45
Pathology: Living off scraps and steering the ship
Dr Dennis Zhang, Consultant Histopathologist, Royal Brompton Hospital, London
16:00
Therapeutic MDT panel discussion
16.30
Open forum
16:45
Feedback and close
16:50
Close of Event
Prof Pallav Shah, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Imperial College London and Consultant Physician, Royal Brompton Hospital
Dr Christopher Orton, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Royal Brompton Hospital, London
