Lessons Learned from Real-World AI in Healthcare

AI is here, and the focus is increasingly shifting from development to implementation. But what are we learning now that artificial intelligence is making its way into everyday healthcare practice? Which applications are already making a difference today, and what challenges remain? Ultimately, what do we need to integrate AI into healthcare processes in a responsible and effective way?

On Friday, 27 November, we are delighted to welcome you to the HINT.Innovator Summit 2026 at Saint Peter’s Abbey in Ghent, where healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers will come together to share practical insights and real-world experiences.

During the summit, Prof. Dr. Stefan Heytens will present the first findings from the implementation of AI in primary care medicine, while Mathias Syx will provide insight into AI governance and AI policy at Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent). In addition, Assoc. Prof. Hendrik De Rocker will share early experiences and key insights from the pharmacy sector.

You will also gain a deeper understanding of the patient perspective on AI, presented by Valerie Storms, while Dr. Sofia Palmieri will address the critical question of how we can build trust in a world where AI is playing an increasingly important role. The closing keynote by Jeroen Bourgonjon will focus on turning AI from ambition into practical reality.

A highlight of the programme will be two hands-on Deep Dives, during which clinicians and healthcare professionals will share concrete applications and practical experiences relating to:

• AI for prevention and faster diagnosis, featuring case studies from dermatology, dentistry, and follow-up care after cancer treatment;
• AI to support treatment and accelerate recovery, illustrated through examples from endoscopy, surgery, and digital pathology.

The HINT.Innovator Summit is not only about technological innovation, but above all about how AI can contribute to better health outcomes and higher-quality care in a trustworthy, responsible, and impactful way.

Accreditation for physicians and dentists is available within the Ethics and Economics category.

This promises to be a valuable and relevant day for professionals involved in digital innovation, healthcare transformation, AI applications, or healthcare policy development.