BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Muscat BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20380119T071407 TZOFFSETFROM:+0400 TZOFFSETTO:+0400 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=3TU;BYMONTH=1 TZNAME:+04 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19200101T001848 TZOFFSETFROM:+0341 TZOFFSETTO:+0400 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1TH;BYMONTH=1 TZNAME:+04 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T154448Z UID:CFC80FE7-C9B6-4944-A4EC-CBBF511D2E55 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Muscat:20251021T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Muscat:20251023T200000 DESCRIPTION:IEEE Healthcom 2025 aims at bringing together interested partie s (universities\, research centers\, industries\, and stakeholders) from a round the world working in the healthcare field to exchange opinions\, dis cuss brand-new ideas\, develop innovative and emerging solutions\, and est ablish new collaborations.\n\nHealthcare is one of the largest industries\ , with 5-18% of GDPs spent on health and Care globally. The healthcare bud gets of the vast majority of nations continue to outgrow their GDPs. Socia l\, demographic\, economic\, and technological factors are the drivers for ever-faster changing healthcare models. While the demographic shifts in t he populations display significant socio-economic challenges\, they trigge r more and more opportunities for innovators in the areas of sensor techno logy\, the Internet of Things\, Robotics\, e-health\, m-Health\, Cloud Com puting\, and emerging technologies such as 5G\, Big Data\, SDNs\, NFV\, Pr ecision and Personalized Medicine. However\, the integration of innovative technology into society is associated with a lot of complexities. Social technological alignment and societal acceptance of technology require soun d solutions with regard to ethical\, legal\, social\, and security challen ges.\n\nWELCOME MESSAGE FROM GENERAL CHAIR\n\nWelcome to IEEE HealthCom 20 25 – A Global Convergence of Innovation in Abu Dhabi\n\nDear colleagues\ , researchers\, and visionaries\,\n\nIt is our great honor and pleasure to welcome you to the IEEE International Conference on E-health Networking\, Applications & Services (IEEE HealthCom 2025)\, held in the inspiring cit y of Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates\, from October 21–23\, 2025.\n\nTh is year’s conference marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital health. Under the theme “AI and Digital Health: Innovations\, Challenges \, and Future Perspectives\,” IEEE HealthCom 2025 brings together a glob al community of experts\, innovators\, and thought leaders to explore how intelligent technologies are reshaping healthcare delivery\, accessibility \, and personalization.\n\nWe are especially proud to host this edition of HealthCom with the exceptional support of Khalifa University\, whose lead ership in engineering\, healthcare\, and interdisciplinary research has be en instrumental in bringing this event to life. We extend our special than ks to Prof. Habiba AlSafar\, Dean of the College of Health and Medical Sci ences\, and Prof. Bayan Sarif\, Provost of Khalifa University\, for their visionary support and commitment to advancing health innovation across the UAE and beyond. Their encouragement and strategic insight have been key t o positioning Abu Dhabi as a global hub for digital health transformation. \n\nThe conference program has been thoughtfully curated to offer a rich a nd engaging experience:\n\n- Seven keynote talks from world-renowned exper ts\, covering topics from neuromorphic engineering and wearable AI systems to urban computing and drug discovery\n- 92 high-quality papers\, selecte d from 126 submissions\, spanning technical sessions\, workshops\, and pos ter presentations\n- Panels\, workshops and forums on cross-regional AI in novation\, ethical challenges in healthcare AI/ML\, and entrepreneurial pa thways for women and young professionals\n- Special publication opportunit ies in EEE Transactions on Molecular\, Biological and Multi-scale Communic ations\n\nWe would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the Techn ical Program Chairs: Maria Fatima Domingues\, Chiara Garibotto\, and the e ntire TPC team for their outstanding leadership. We also thank the followi ng colleagues for their vital roles:\n\n- Local Chairs: Thanos Stouraitis\ , Panos Liatsis\n- Publication Chairs: Ahsan Habib Khandoker\, Vipindev Ad at Vasudevan\, Ayman Radwan\, Haoran Chi\n- Publicity Chairs: Mohammad I A wad\, Sharief Oteafy\, Ghada Alhussein\, Kim Fung Tsang\n- Panel Chairs: P aschalis Sofotasios\, Syed Imad\, João Cunha\, Joel Rodrigues\n- Industri al/Demo Exhibition Chairs: Mohamed Seghier\, Anna Maria Pappa\n- Student C ompetition Chairs: Michael Hughes\, Jinan Fiaidhi\, Paulo André\, Sabah M ohammed\n- Workshop and Special Sessions Chairs: Hugo Placido Silva\, Vict or Sucasas\, Aamna AlShehhi\, Abd-Elhamid M. Taha\n- Plenary Chairs: Amjad Gawanmeh\, Soumaya Cherkaoui\n- Awards Chairs: Jaime Viegas\, Ioannis Rek anos\n- Diversity and WiE Chairs: Kinda Khalaf\, Sofia Dias\, Nada Philip\ , Halima AlNaqbi\n- Student and Young Professional Activities Chairs: Virg inia Pilloni\, Nupur Kohli\n- Local Operations Chairs/Admin: Mahmoud Al-Qu tayri\, Eyad Zerba/Khadeijah AlNaqbi\n\nWe also extend our sincere thanks to the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau and the IEEE EMBS Khalif a University Student Chapter\, for their continued support\, and to Meliss a Torres for her tireless coordination and support.\n\nFinally\, we thank all authors\, reviewers\, session chairs\, volunteers\, and participants f or your invaluable contributions. Your work forms the heart of IEEE Health Com 2025\, and we are thrilled to share this journey with you.\n\nLet us m ake IEEE HealthCom 2025 not just a conference\, but a catalyst for change. \n\nWarm regards\,\nLeontios Hadjileontiadis & Shiwen Mao\nGeneral Chairs\ , IEEE HealthCom 2025\nAbu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates\n\nSpeaker(s): \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \n\nAgenda: \nTue\, Oct 21: Welcome → Plenary → K eynote\; late-morning 3 parallel tracks (Security\, Neuro\, WiE)\; afterno on Keynote\, WSs\, Tech (Neuro II)\; Posters\; Panel + IoT/Telehealth.\n\n Wed\, Oct 22: Plenary → AI/ML Panel\; midday 3 parallel (Security II\, G enomics I\, Young Pros)\; Keynote\; then 3 parallel (Biomech/CDS I\, Genom ics II\, Fall-Detection WS)\; Posters\; close with 2 Tech sessions.\n\nThu \, Oct 23: Plenary → Keynote\; late-morning 2 parallel (Wearables/Activi ty\, Imaging/Molecular Dx)\; Closing & Awards\; afternoon Biosensors Semin ar.\n\nTotals: 3 Plenaries · 4 Keynotes · 2 Panels · 12 Tech Sessions · 3 Workshop tracks · 2 Poster sessions · 1 Seminar.\n\nRoom: Multipurp ose Hall\, Bldg: Buildings B and C\, Shakhbout Bin Sultan St - Hadbat Al Z a`Faranah - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates\, United Arab Emirates\, 127788 LOCATION:Room: Multipurpose Hall\, Bldg: Buildings B and C\, Shakhbout Bin Sultan St - Hadbat Al Za`Faranah - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirat es\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates\, United Arab Emirates\, 127788 ORGANIZER:100062079@ku.ac.ae SEQUENCE:9 SUMMARY:IEEE International Conference on E-health Networking\, Application & Services URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/513850 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p class="rtejustify"><strong>IEEE Healthcom 2025</strong> aims at bringing together interested parties (universities\, research centers\, industries\, and stakeholders) from around the world w orking in the healthcare field to exchange opinions\, discuss brand-new id eas\, develop innovative and emerging solutions\, and establish new collab orations.</p>\n<p class="rtejustify">Healthcare is one of the largest indu stries\, with 5-18% of GDPs spent on health and Care globally. The healthc are budgets of the vast majority of nations continue to outgrow their GDPs . Social\, demographic\, economic\, and technological factors are the driv ers for ever-faster changing healthcare models. While the demographic shif ts in the populations display significant socio-economic challenges\, they trigger more and more opportunities for innovators in the areas of sensor technology\, the Internet of Things\, Robotics\, e-health\, m-Health\, Cl oud Computing\, and emerging technologies such as 5G\, Big Data\, SDNs\, N FV\, Precision and Personalized Medicine. However\, the integration of inn ovative technology into society is associated with a lot of complexities. Social technological alignment and societal acceptance of technology requi re sound solutions with regard to ethical\, legal\, social\, and security challenges.</p>\n<p><u><strong>WELCOME MESSAGE FROM GENERAL CHAIR</strong> </u></p>\n<p>Welcome to IEEE HealthCom 2025 &ndash\; A Global Convergence of Innovation in Abu Dhabi</p>\n<p class="rtejustify">Dear colleagues\, re searchers\, and visionaries\,</p>\n<p class="rtejustify">It is our great h onor and pleasure to welcome you to the IEEE International Conference on E -health Networking\, Applications &amp\; Services (IEEE HealthCom 2025)\, held in the inspiring city of Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates\, from Octo ber 21&ndash\;23\, 2025.</p>\n<p class="rtejustify">This year&rsquo\;s con ference marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital health. Under t he theme &ldquo\;AI and Digital Health: Innovations\, Challenges\, and Fut ure Perspectives\,&rdquo\; IEEE HealthCom 2025 brings together a global co mmunity of experts\, innovators\, and thought leaders to explore how intel ligent technologies are reshaping healthcare delivery\, accessibility\, an d personalization.</p>\n<p class="rtejustify">We are especially proud to h ost this edition of HealthCom with the exceptional support of Khalifa Univ ersity\, whose leadership in engineering\, healthcare\, and interdisciplin ary research has been instrumental in bringing this event to life. We exte nd our special thanks to&nbsp\;<em>Prof. Habiba AlSafar</em>\, Dean of the College of Health and Medical Sciences\, and&nbsp\;<em>Prof. Bayan Sarif< /em>\, Provost of Khalifa University\, for their visionary support and com mitment to advancing health innovation across the UAE and beyond. Their en couragement and strategic insight have been key to positioning Abu Dhabi a s a global hub for digital health transformation.</p>\n<p class="rtejustif y">The conference program has been thoughtfully curated to offer a rich an d engaging experience:</p>\n<ul>\n<li class="rtejustify">Seven keynote tal ks from world-renowned experts\, covering topics from neuromorphic enginee ring and wearable AI systems to urban computing and drug discovery</li>\n< li class="rtejustify">92 high-quality papers\, selected from 126 submissio ns\, spanning technical sessions\, workshops\, and poster presentations</l i>\n<li class="rtejustify">Panels\, workshops and forums on cross-regional AI innovation\, ethical challenges in healthcare AI/ML\, and entrepreneur ial pathways for women and young professionals</li>\n<li class="rtejustify ">Special publication opportunities in EEE Transactions on Molecular\, Bio logical and Multi-scale Communications</li>\n</ul>\n<p class="rtejustify"> We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the Technical Progr am Chairs:&nbsp\;<em>Maria Fatima Domingues</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Chiara Garibo tto</em>\, and the entire TPC team for their outstanding leadership. We al so thank the following colleagues for their vital roles:</p>\n<ul>\n<li cl ass="rtejustify">Local Chairs:&nbsp\;<em>Thanos Stouraitis</em>\,&nbsp\;<e m>Panos Liatsis</em></li>\n<li class="rtejustify">Publication Chairs:&nbsp \;<em>Ahsan Habib Khandoker</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Vipindev Adat Vasudevan</em>\ ,&nbsp\;<em>Ayman Radwan</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Haoran Chi</em></li>\n<li class= "rtejustify">Publicity Chairs:&nbsp\;<em>Mohammad I Awad</em>\,&nbsp\;<em> Sharief Oteafy</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Ghada Alhussein</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Kim Fung Tsang</em></li>\n<li class="rtejustify">Panel Chairs:&nbsp\;<em>Paschalis Sofotasios</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Syed Imad</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Jo&atilde\;o Cunha< /em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Joel Rodrigues</em></li>\n<li class="rtejustify">Industri al/Demo Exhibition Chairs:&nbsp\;<em>Mohamed Seghier</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Anna Maria Pappa</em></li>\n<li class="rtejustify">Student Competition Chairs: &nbsp\;<em>Michael Hughes</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Jinan Fiaidhi</em>\,&nbsp\;<em> Paulo Andr&eacute\;</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Sabah Mohammed</em></li>\n<li class=" rtejustify">Workshop and Special Sessions Chairs:&nbsp\;<em>Hugo Placido S ilva</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Victor Sucasas</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Aamna AlShehhi</em>\ ,&nbsp\;<em>Abd-Elhamid M. Taha</em></li>\n<li class="rtejustify">Plenary Chairs:&nbsp\;<em>Amjad Gawanmeh</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Soumaya Cherkaoui</em></ li>\n<li class="rtejustify">Awards Chairs:&nbsp\;<em>Jaime Viegas</em>\,&n bsp\;<em>Ioannis Rekanos</em></li>\n<li class="rtejustify">Diversity and W iE Chairs:&nbsp\;<em>Kinda Khalaf</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Sofia Dias</em>\,&nbsp\ ;<em>Nada Philip</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Halima AlNaqbi</em></li>\n<li class="rte justify">Student and Young Professional Activities Chairs:&nbsp\;<em>Virgi nia Pilloni</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Nupur Kohli</em></li>\n<li class="rtejustify" >Local Operations Chairs/Admin:&nbsp\;<em>Mahmoud Al-Qutayri</em>\,&nbsp\; <em>Eyad Zerba/Khadeijah AlNaqbi</em></li>\n</ul>\n<p class="rtejustify">W e also extend our sincere thanks to the&nbsp\;<em>Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau</em>&nbsp\;and the&nbsp\;<em>IEEE EMBS Khalifa Universi ty Student Chapter</em>\, for their continued support\, and to&nbsp\;<em>M elissa Torres</em>&nbsp\;for her tireless coordination and support.</p>\n< p class="rtejustify">Finally\, we thank all authors\, reviewers\, session chairs\, volunteers\, and participants for your invaluable contributions. Your work forms the heart of IEEE HealthCom 2025\, and we are thrilled to share this journey with you.</p>\n<p class="rtejustify">Let us make IEEE H ealthCom 2025 not just a conference\, but a catalyst for change.</p>\n<p c lass="rtejustify">Warm regards\,<br>Leontios Hadjileontiadis &amp\; Shiwen Mao<br>General Chairs\, IEEE HealthCom 2025<br>Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Em irates</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p>Tue\, Oct 21: Welcome &rarr\; Plena ry &rarr\; Keynote\; late-morning 3 parallel tracks (Security\, Neuro\, Wi E)\; afternoon Keynote\, WSs\, Tech (Neuro II)\; Posters\; Panel + IoT/Tel ehealth.</p>\n<p>Wed\, Oct 22: Plenary &rarr\; AI/ML Panel\; midday 3 para llel (Security II\, Genomics I\, Young Pros)\; Keynote\; then 3 parallel ( Biomech/CDS I\, Genomics II\, Fall-Detection WS)\; Posters\; close with 2 Tech sessions.</p>\n<p>Thu\, Oct 23: Plenary &rarr\; Keynote\; late-mornin g 2 parallel (Wearables/Activity\, Imaging/Molecular Dx)\; Closing &amp\; Awards\; afternoon Biosensors Seminar.</p>\n<p>Totals: 3 Plenaries &middot \; 4 Keynotes &middot\; 2 Panels &middot\; 12 Tech Sessions &middot\; 3 Wo rkshop tracks &middot\; 2 Poster sessions &middot\; 1 Seminar.</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR