Knowledge-Based Workshop

Novel Psychoactive Substances in the Digital Era: Markets, Fast Detection, and AI-Enhanced Analysis

Date: 27-10-2025    l    Time: 10: 00 till 16: 00

Objectives:

Explore the role of online markets and digital platforms in the distribution of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) and the challenges they pose to regulation.

Discuss the latest advancements in NPS detection, focusing on rapid technologies and the hurdles in identifying these substances in clinical and forensic settings.

Investigate how artificial intelligence and machine learning are improving NPS detection and analysis, and their potential to reshape public health responses.

Address the public health risks of NPS in the digital era, and provide participants with strategies to recognize and manage emerging trends in patient safety and healthcare systems.

Encourage collaboration between healthcare professionals, regulators, and tech innovators to tackle the challenges of NPS detection, monitoring, and digital market regulation.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

  • Healthcare Professionals: Physicians, pharmacists, toxicologists, and others involved in patient care and substance safety.

  • Students: Medical, pharmacy, public health, and technology students interested in NPS and AI-based solutions.

  • Toxicologists & Forensic Experts: Professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of NPS detection and trends.

  • AI and Data Science Experts: Innovators interested in using AI for substance abuse detection and public health.

  • Regulatory and Law Enforcement: Those responsible for regulating and monitoring NPS in the context of digital distribution.

In Collaboration with

Prof. Ornella Corazza

Professor of Addiction Science, University of Trento

Dr. Sulaf Assi

Reader in Forensic Intelligent Data Analytics, Liverpool John Moores University

Skills-Based Workshop

Mastering Soft Skills for Challenging Situations Navigating Difficult People and Work Dynamics

Date: 27-10-2025 l Time: 10: 00 till 16: 00

Description:

This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills related to Enhance your emotional intelligence, assertive communication, and conflict resolution skills in real-world settings.

Objectives:

Enhance participants’ ability to communicate effectively with difficult patients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Develop strategies for managing high-stress situations, conflicts, and complex scenarios in healthcare settings.

Foster resilience and emotional intelligence

Provide tools for better teamwork and collaboration in dynamic and challenging environments

Intended learning outcomes:

Gain confidence in managing difficult interactions with patients, colleagues, and supervisors.

1. Develop emotional intelligence to better understand and control their responses

2. Improve communication techniques to de-escalate tension and prevent conflict.

3. Strengthening teamwork and collaboration through practical tools and frameworks.

4. Walk away with an actionable personal plan for applying soft skills in daily career practice.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

  • Healthcare Professionals: Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and administrative staff managing patient care and teamwork.
  • Healthcare Leaders: Supervisors and managers addressing workplace dynamics and conflict resolution.
  • Students: Individuals preparing for healthcare roles and seeking foundational interpersonal skills.
  • HR and Training Specialists: Those responsible for staff development and conflict management programs.
In Collaboration with

Dr. Nader El-Shater

CEO & Founder of Extramile Consulting & Talent Development Company in the Middle East Regio

Moderated by Dr. Fakhr Alayoubi

Under the umbrella of Saudi heart Association, Dr. Fakhr Al Ayoubi, President of the Pharmacy Specialized Group

Ability-Based Workshop

From Complexity to Clarity: Executive Decision-Making in a Transforming Health System

Date: 27-10-2025 l Time: 10: 00 till 16: 00

Description:

This course provides essential knowledge for Executive decision-making in a transforming health system.

Learning Outcomes:

1. To help participants to Embrace uncertainty and recognize that healthcare systems are dynamic and unpredictable.

2. To let participants move away from top-down decision-making to collaborative, networked approaches that empower teams.

3. To foster participants to engage patients and communities in shaping care delivery, especially in diverse and evolving populations.

4. To encourage Leaders to set clear goals to respond to emerging challenges like digital disruption.

5. To increase Self-Awareness & Development of executives to lead effectively in uncertain environments.

6. To encourage leaders to co-produce healthcare interventions, leverage big data, and foster cultures of innovation.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

  • Healthcare Professionals: Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and administrative staff.
  • Healthcare Leaders and Executives: CEO, CMO, Supervisors and managers addressing workplace dynamics and transformation.
  • Students: Postgraduate and Fresh graduate Students. Individuals preparing for healthcare roles and regulation.
  • HR and Training Specialists: Those responsible for staff development and management programs.
In Collaboration with

Dr. Mohamed Onsy

President of the pharmacist syndicate in Alexandira & chairman of HCOPD working group, DBA holder, affiliation of ITOL, UK in the Middle East Region

Moderated by Dr. Amal Al-Najjar

Director of Clinical Benefit Evaluation Department at the Center for Health Technology Assessment, MOH. KSA.

Leadership Excellence in Healthcare

Building Resilience and Impact for Healthcare Professionals

Date: 28-10-2025 l Time: 13: 00 till 19: 00

Workshop Overview

This intensive program equips healthcare professionals with evidence-based frameworks for leading under pressure, transforming conflicts into collaborative solutions, and maintaining leadership presence in high-stakes environments. Participants engage with real-world scenarios specific to healthcare settings and leave with immediately applicable tools and personalized action plans.

🌟 Featured Speakers & Experts

Learn directly from globally renowned leaders shaping the future of healthcare.

⭐ Featured Keynote Speaker: Dr. Hesham A. Abdullah – Senior VP, Global Head of Oncology R&D, GSK

🧑‍🏫 Presenters:
Farah Fakhouri

Founder of WAVE Health Consultancy & IMPROWAVE
Management & Innovation Consultant | BA Economics | TQM | ICF-Accredited Executive Coach

Dr. Aliaa Habib

DBA | CPXP | CPHQ | TEMOS Consultant | OMS Consultant
| Specialist in Healthcare Management, Patient Experience, Quality & Accreditation.

Core Learning Objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Apply empathy, emotional intelligence, and human-centered approaches to drive high performance Navigate crisis decisions using the Cynefin Framework and OODA Loop Implement real-time behavioral anchoring techniques for leadership presence Transform conflicts using psychological safety principles and structured dialogue Build emotional stamina and resilience for high-stress healthcare environments Execute a personalized leadership action plan

TARGET AUDIENCE:

  • Senior leaders and executives, emerging leaders, department heads, practitioners, as well as healthcare policymakers, researchers, and innovation professionals seeking to strengthen their human-centered leadership and resilience in high-stakes environments
In Collaboration with

Dr. Hesham A. Abdullah

Senior VP, Global Head of Oncology R&D, GSK

Dr. Aliaa Habib

DBA | CPXP | CPHQ | TEMOS Consultant | OMS Consultant

Farah Fakhouri

Founder of WAVE Health Consultancy & IMPROWAVE