Scientific programme · Saturday 17 October 2026

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.

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Saturday 17 October 2026 08:00 – 17:00 4 sessions · 19 talks Saadiyat 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

    Dr. 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?

    Dr. Denny Sakkas

Programme is provisional and subject to change. Session times and unconfirmed items will be updated as speakers are finalised.