Saudi Health Information Management Association (SHIMA) announces Annual Conference & Expo 2025

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The Saudi Health Information Management Association (SHIMA) has announced the SHIMA Annual Conference & Expo 2025, the largest upcoming platform dedicated to advancing the adoption, innovation, and integration of healthcare information management systems in Saudi Arabia, the MENA region, and globally. 

The event will have King Saud University as Co-Host and Knowledge Partner, and will be supported by NEOM as a Strategic Partner. 

Saudi Health Information Management Association (SHIMA), a not-for-profit professional association, has been promoting and advancing the Health Information Management (HIM) and Health Informatics professions, building a robust ecosystem for future healthcare in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, showcasing the Kingdom's commitment to becoming a global leader in digital health innovation. 

The two-day conference will offer an exclusive platform for dialogue, thought leadership, and knowledge exchange in healthcare information management, providing attendees and participants with actionable knowledge and strategic connections. 

Our onboarded speakers so far, 

• Hussein Albish - President, Saudi Health Information Management Association (SHIMA) ● Sallyanne Wissmann - Chief Executive Officer, HIMAA
• Dr Mahmoud Alyamani - Health, Wellbeing & Biotech Sector Head, NEOM ● Vicki Bennett, President - IFHIMA
• Dr Louise Schaper - Founder of HISA and the Digital Health Institute
• Dr Julia Rehman - Founder & Principal Consultant, Kota Kompany
• Dr Laila Yahya Alhubaishi - Consultant, United Arab Emirates University
• Jobin Jose - Co-founder, HealthOrbit AI
• Dr Waleed Al-Suhaymi - CDI Unit Supervisor, Dammam Health Network
• Atheer Alharbi - AI Expert - Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, KSA ● Eng. Muhammad Mudassar - Head of Data & AI Health & Wellbeing, NEOM

Numerous other distinguished speakers are expected to join us in the upcoming days. 

Furthermore, the event will also organise a one-day pre-conference workshop on November 17th, which will include topics like AI in Clinical Coding Guidelines, Role of Health Information Management (HIM) in Health Sector Transformation Program (HSTP), Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Speciality Session, AI in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), and When Care Stops: Cybersecurity, Trust, and the Future of Patient Safety. 

The exhibition will feature live demonstrations, pilot projects, and interactive showcases. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the real-world performance of technologies within healthcare environments, providing solution providers with direct access to decision-makers and influencers. For leaders and purchasers in healthcare, it will serve as a marketplace to explore new innovations and contemporary systems.

Event Highlights: 

• Keynotes and interactive sessions involving top policymakers, healthcare executives, IT leaders, innovators, academics, and global and regional experts 
• Expert panel discussions on ICD-11, revenue cycle management, AI, cybersecurity, virtual health records, and more 
• Technical workshops and hands-on learning experiences 
• Exhibition featuring Next-generation Health Information Systems (HIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Advanced coding, documentation, and reimbursement solutions, Revenue cycle management (RCM) systems and other breakthrough innovations 
• Exclusive networking and partnership-building opportunities with policymakers and decision-makers

The SHIMA Annual Conference & Expo 2025 is poised to be a significant event that enhances Saudi Arabia’s role as a hub for digital health excellence and innovation in the region.