Science assisting nature. The landmark meeting on cutting-edge advances in reproductive medicine returns — bringing together clinicians, embryologists and scientists for a new edition. Registration is now open.
Saturday 17 October 2026CME-accredited programmeSaadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
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Scientific programme
The 2026 agenda
A full day of cutting-edge science across four sessions — from endometrial receptivity and ovarian stimulation to AI, genome sequencing and laboratory automation.
Saturday 17 October 202608:00 – 17:004 sessions · 19 talksSaadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Opening08:00 – 08:35
08:00 – 08:25
Attendee registration and conference badge collection
08:25 – 08:30
National anthem
08:30 – 08:35
Welcome speech
Prof. Dr. Human Fatemi
Session I08:35 – 10:15
TBC
The vision of the UAE leadership on reproductive healthTime TBC
08:35 – 09:00
Endometrial receptivity
Prof. Dr. Human Fatemi
09:00 – 09:25
It’s not all about the embryo – the role of the immune system in pregnancy
Dr. Laura Marqueta
09:25 – 09:50
A weighty matter – obesity in reproduction
Prof. Dr. Barbara Lawrenz
09:50 – 10:15
Adenomyosis: from enigma to evidence
Dr. Francisco Ruiz
10:15 – 10:30Coffee break
Session II10:30 – 12:10
10:30 – 10:50
Unconventional ovarian stimulation protocols
Prof. Dr. Baris Ata
10:50 – 11:20
From ovarian reserve to ovarian responsiveness: redefining the low responder
Dr. Laura Melado
11:20 – 11:45
Endometriosis and endometrioma – diagnostics and treatment approach in 2026
Dr. Ayse Seyhan
11:45 – 12:10
Stem cells in low ovarian reserve patients – the light at the end of the tunnel?
Dr. Cesar Diaz
12:10 – 13:00Lunch
13:00 – 13:25
Merck symposiumSymposium
Prof. Dr. Human Fatemi
Session III13:25 – 15:05
13:25 – 13:50
The future of genetic assessment of an embryo
Dr. Mina Popovic
13:50 – 14:15
Whole-brain dynamics across the menstrual cycle
Dr. Raquel Del Gallego
14:15 – 14:40
Future of AI in reproductive medicine
Denny Sakkas
14:40 – 15:05
Shaping tomorrow: risks and opportunities in embryo genome sequencing
Dr. Mina Popovic
15:05 – 15:20Coffee break
Session IV15:20 – 17:00
TBC
Ferring symposiumTBC
15:20 – 15:45
Basics of eggs and sperm
Ibrahim ElKhatib
15:45 – 16:10
Supporting the journey: patient awareness and counselling in IVF
Salma Selim
16:10 – 16:35
Is a woman’s reproductive health linked to her general health?
Prof. Dr. Human Fatemi
16:35 – 17:00
IVF laboratory automation: is it coming or just hype?
Denny Sakkas
Programme is provisional and subject to change. Session times and unconfirmed items will be updated as speakers are finalised.
Venue
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
The 9th ART Fertility Conference is held in the Regal Ballroom at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, on Abu Dhabi’s cultural island.
The Regal Ballroom, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island ResortAl Saadiyat Street, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Saturday 17 October 2026Registration from 08:00 · sessions until 17:00
Travelling from outside the UAE? Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is the closest airport to Saadiyat Island.
Last year’s highlights
Relive the 2025 conference
World-leading fertility experts and game-changing IVF breakthroughs — a look back at the science, the speakers and the moments from our most recent edition.
Watch the highlights · 2025
About
Who is behind the meeting
A regional centre for reproductive medicine, a conference built around its research, and the global network both sit within.
Global expertise, regional excellence
ART Fertility Clinics
ART Fertility Clinics is the premier institution for Reproductive Medicine in the Middle East, with state-of-the-art facilities across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. We are proud to be an integral part of the IVI RMA Global network, recognised as the world’s largest and most successful assisted reproduction group. Through a combination of advanced technology, proprietary research and compassionate care, we have helped thousands of couples navigate the journey to parenthood. Our clinics are not just treatment centres; they are hubs of scientific innovation where international expertise meets region-specific know-how.
Founded 2015Abu Dhabi · Al Ain · DubaiIn-house genomics lab
The ART Fertility Conference, a prominent CME event, remains at the forefront of shaping the future of reproductive medicine in the region. Since its inception in 2015, this symposium has served as a vital platform for physicians to access cutting-edge research, delve into Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), and network with colleagues. ART’s commitment ensures delegates acquire practical strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
On Saturday, 17 October 2026, ART Fertility Clinics will host the 9th edition of the region’s most anticipated conference at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. Held in the Regal Ballroom, the full-day CME-accredited programme runs from 08:00 to 17:00 and will showcase leading international IVF specialists, health organizations, and experts who have pioneered innovative techniques in reproductive medicine. Each year, professionals worldwide, including OB-GYNs, IVF specialists, embryologists, and technicians, eagerly participate in this conference. Registration is now open.
IVI RMA is the world’s leading reproductive medicine group, pioneering fertility treatments, research and patient-centred care. With over 35 years of experience, it supports individuals and couples around the globe on their journey to building a family. Its mission is to develop reproductive medicine at the highest level, promoting research, teaching and the dissemination of knowledge and professional excellence.
Bring forth clinical advancements and research in the field of Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Showcase unique approaches and treatments in Reproductive Medicine
Identify and address region-specific challenges in infertility treatments
Highlight personalised treatments and successful case studies for better learning
Network with the most renowned names in the field of Reproductive Medicine
International speakers
An international faculty
Featuring an international faculty alongside experts from ART Fertility Clinics, the 2026 edition delivers 19 talks across four scientific sessions — covering endometrial receptivity, ovarian stimulation, endometriosis, artificial intelligence, embryo genome sequencing and IVF laboratory automation. Our conference aims to unite professionals in the fields of fertility, gynaecology, obstetrics, genetics and embryology.
Prof. Dr. Human FatemiProf. Dr. Baris AtaProf. Dr. Barbara LawrenzDr. Laura MeladoDr. Mina PopovicDenny SakkasDr. Laura MarquetaDr. Francisco RuizDr. Ayse SeyhanDr. Cesar DiazDr. Raquel Del GallegoIbrahim ElKhatibSalma Selim
Registration open
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