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Marrakesh, Morocco — Where AI Meets the Operating Room
5 NOVEMBER 2026
Vattikuti Foundation CEO Dr. Mahendra Bhandari joined international healthcare leaders, researchers, and technology experts at the AI-MEDX 2026 Summit in Marrakesh, Morocco, November 1–4, 2026, to explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in medicine.
The AI in Medicine with eXplainability (AI-MEDX) conference brought together experts to examine how AI, robotics, and data-driven technologies are transforming clinical practice, surgical decision-making, and patient care.
As a featured keynote speaker, Dr. Bhandari presented “The Future of Robotic Surgery – A Surgeon Dreams,” sharing his vision for the next generation of surgical innovation and the opportunities emerging as robotics and artificial intelligence become increasingly integrated into healthcare.
Dr. Bhandari also participated in the conference's opening ceremonies and contributed his expertise to several sessions, including:
- Clinical Decision Support & Predictive Analytics, where he presented “Data-driven Decisions in Surgery Informed by AI.”
-The Autonomous Operating Room: AI, Robotics & the Future of Surgery, exploring the possibilities and challenges of increasingly intelligent surgical environments.
- The Great AI-MEDX Debate: Dr. AI vs. Dr. Human – Who Should You Trust With Your Health?, examining the balance between technological capabilities and human clinical judgment.
The discussions highlighted both the promise of emerging technologies and the importance of thoughtful, responsible implementation.
For the Vattikuti Foundation, these conversations closely align with its mission to advance innovative medical technologies through education, research, physician training, and global collaboration.
As AI becomes more deeply embedded in healthcare, the challenge extends beyond what technology can accomplish to how it can be applied safely, effectively, and accessibly.
The future of medicine is not simply about smarter machines. It is about empowering physicians, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring that innovation serves the people who need it most.