King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) hosts KFSHRC Nursing Hackathon 2026: The Future of Nursing — AI & Innovation on 6 August – 10 November 2026 at KFSHRC, Takhassusi, Riyadh.
KFSH&RC Nursing Hackathon: "The Future of Nursing: AI & Innovation Hackathon 2026 – Transforming Patient Safety and Workforce Sustainability" As a flagship feature of the 11th Global Nursing Conference – 2026, this Innovation Hackathon provides a structured platform for nurses, informaticists, and technologists to co-develop practical, scalable solutions to critical healthcare challenges in the Kingdom and worldwide, building sustainable innovation from the inside out. Innovation Pillars for Nursing Hackathon: Patient safety and quality outcomes, Workforce sustainability, retention and wellbeing, AI-driven clinical decision support Registration Criteria Full-time commitment to the challenge. Experience in the field Multidisciplinary team Agree to comply with the Hackathon Code of Conduct, Intellectual Property Policy, and event rules. Develop a solution aligned with one of the three Challenge Tracks. Objectives: Integrating Clinical Expertise with Technology: Leveraging the expertise of healthcare practitioners alongside AI and digital technology to develop clinically sound, patient-centered solutions. Developing Practical, Applicable Solutions: Creating real-world, scalable solutions that can be practically implemented within the healthcare work environment. Empowering Nurses as Innovators and Entrepreneurs: Building nursing staff capacity in innovation and entrepreneurship to achieve sustainable solutions from the inside out.
A flagship feature of the 11th Global Nursing Conference 2026. Participants must commit full-time to the challenge, work in a multidisciplinary team and agree to the code of conduct and IP policy. The innovation pillars are patient safety and quality outcomes, workforce sustainability, retention and wellbeing, and AI-driven clinical decision support.
Who should attend
Nurses & other healthcare providers, Informaticists & AI/tech innovators, Students.
Registration
Registration is handled through the official KFSHRC Motamarat portal and closes 8 November 2026. Attendance is free.
