Medical Symposium

10:00-12:00
IEC "Kazan Expo", Hall 7, 2nd Floor
I SCIENTIFIC AND BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM "TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTHCARE"
G1. Technological Capabilities in Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac surgery is undergoing an era of rapid technological transformation. Artificial intelligence, minimally invasive, and robotic technologies open up new opportunities for improving surgical precision, shortening rehabilitation periods, and enhancing patient outcomes.
During the session, leading Russian and international experts will discuss key trends in modern cardiac surgery, present advanced clinical practices and innovative solutions that are already changing the approaches to high-tech medical care today. Special attention will be given to the integration of artificial intelligence, the development of minimally invasive techniques, and the prospects of robotic surgery.
How is artificial intelligence transforming modern cardiac surgery? What advantages do minimally invasive technologies offer? What are the prospects for robotic cardiac surgery? Which technologies will become the standard of cardiac surgery in the future? How can the integration of innovations into clinical practice be accelerated?
 
Moderator: Ildar Abdulyanov, Head of the Department of Cardiology, X-ray Endovascular and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kazan State Medical Academy – a branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor

Speakers (to be confirmed):

• Roman Komarov, Director of the Clinic of Aortic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Head of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation;
• Irakli Kiladze, Leading Researcher, Cardiovascular Surgeon at the Department of Ischemic Heart Disease Surgery (IV CD), Scientific Clinical Center No. 1, State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation, B.V. Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Candidate of Medical Sciences.

13:00-14:30
IEC "Kazan Expo", Hall 7, 2nd Floor
G2. Technological Capabilities in Cardiovascular Surgery

High-tech cardiac surgery is reaching a new level thanks to the development of robotic systems, artificial intelligence, and innovative treatment methods. Modern technologies enable the performance of the most complex interventions with high precision, expand the possibilities of care for patients with severe cardiovascular diseases, and make medical care more personalized.
During the session, leading experts will present the latest developments in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, share experience in the use of mechanical circulatory support devices, and discuss how artificial intelligence is changing approaches to diagnostics, treatment, and evaluation of the effectiveness of cardiac surgery technologies.
What prospects does robotic cardiac surgery open up? How can the use of minimally invasive methods be expanded in the treatment of coronary artery disease? What are the initial results of using long-term mechanical circulatory support devices? Can artificial intelligence change approaches to the treatment of coronary artery disease? How can the clinical and economic effectiveness of artificial intelligence technologies in cardiac surgery be evaluated?
 
Moderator: Ildar Abdulyanov, Head of the Department of Cardiology, X-ray Endovascular and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kazan State Medical Academy – a branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor
 
Speakers (to be confirmed):

• Dmitry Doronin, Cardiologist at the Academician E.N. Meshalkin National Medical Research Center of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Candidate of Medical Sciences;
• Alexey Sozykin, Member of the Committee on Entrepreneurship in Healthcare and the Medical Industry of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TPP RF), Professor at the Department of Cardiology, Institute of Continuous Education and Professional Development, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Pirogov University), Head of the Department of X-ray Surgical Methods of Diagnostics and Treatment, Scientific Clinical Center No. 2, B.V. Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery.

15:00-17:00
IEC "Kazan Expo", Hall 7, 2nd Floor
G3. Technological Capabilities in Endovascular Surgery
 
Endovascular surgery is undergoing rapid transformation: the transition to minimally invasive technologies is radically changing the approach to the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The industry has made a colossal leap — from basic angioplasties to complex hybrid procedures using robots and neural networks.
During the session, experts will discuss innovations shaping the future of the field. The focus will be on robotic systems and artificial intelligence, providing the highest precision in the smallest vessels, next-generation implants, as well as intraoperative navigation using 3D modeling and augmented reality. Participants will consider the capabilities of hybrid operating rooms and real-time remote telemedicine support.
The strategic focus of the discussion will be the Russian-Chinese partnership. Joint research, localization of equipment production, and development of unified clinical protocols will serve as key drivers of global progress in endovascular surgery.
How do robotic systems and augmented reality technologies change the standards of precision in interventions in the smallest vessels? By what key criteria should the clinical effectiveness of various intravascular diagnostic methods be evaluated and compared today? What prospects does interventional oncology in China open up, and how can this experience be adapted to Russian clinical practice? What are the real results and economic feasibility of using consumables manufactured in the PRC in the regional healthcare system of Russia? How can joint research and production localization accelerate the development of unified Russian-Chinese clinical protocols? How technologically feasible and in-demand is real-time remote telemedicine support during complex hybrid surgeries?
 
Moderator: Bulat Sharafutdinov, Chief Freelance Specialist in X-ray Endovascular Diagnostics and Treatment of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan, Head of the Department of X-ray Surgical Methods of Diagnostics and Treatment, Prof. M.Z. Sigal Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary, Associate Professor at the Department of Kazan State Medical Academy – a branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Candidate of Medical Sciences
 
Speakers (to be confirmed):

• Bagrat Alekian, Chairman of the Russian Scientific Society of Specialists in X-ray Endovascular Diagnostics and Treatment, Deputy Director General for Science at the A.V. Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center for Surgery of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Chief Freelance Specialist of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation for X-ray Endovascular Diagnostics and Treatment, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor;
• Mikhail Volyudukhin, Head of the X-ray Surgery Department at the State Autonomous Healthcare Institution "Interregional Clinical and Diagnostic Center", Professor at the Department of Cardiology, X-ray Endovascular and Cardiovascular Surgery at the Kazan State Medical Academy (a branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education of the Ministry of Health of Russia), Associate Professor at the Department of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery at Kazan State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation.

13:00-14:30
IEC "Kazan Expo", Hall 6, 2nd Floor
I SCIENTIFIC AND BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM "TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTHCARE"
F5. Technological Capabilities in Surgery
 
The modern operating room is rapidly transforming from a realm of manual labor into a high-tech digital hub. Surgery is moving beyond the physical limits of the human eye and hand, relying on artificial intelligence algorithms, micromechanics, and preoperative modeling. This session is dedicated to a critical review of the tools that are already defining the standards of safety and radicality of surgical interventions today. Participants will discuss the real-world efficacy of robot-assisted systems, the potential of augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI), and assess the economic feasibility of implementing these solutions within the Russian healthcare system.
What are the real-world advantages and limitations of robot-assisted systems in ensuring the safety and radicality of surgical interventions? How are augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies changing the standards of preoperative planning and intraoperative navigation? How economically viable is the implementation of these high-tech solutions under the current conditions of the Russian healthcare system? What new competencies are required of the surgical team when transitioning from "manual labor" to managing a digital operating hub?

Moderator: Andrey Kolotilshchikov, Head of Emergency Surgery Department No. 76 and Researcher at the S.P. Botkin Moscow Multidisciplinary Research and Clinical Center of the Moscow Department of Health, Candidate of Medical Sciences
 
Speakers (to be confirmed):

• Tom Sharapov, Head of Oncology Department No. 2 at the Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary named after Professor M.Z. Sigal of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan, Candidate of Medical Sciences.

10:00-12:00
IEC "Kazan Expo", Hall 7, 2nd Floor
G4. Round Table: Technological Equipment of Russian Healthcare: Challenges and Prospects

The Russian healthcare system is entering a phase of profound technological transformation. This session is dedicated to a comprehensive analysis of the current installed base of medical equipment—ranging from heavy diagnostic machinery to hospital information systems. Participants will assess the achievements and limitations of the current import substitution strategy, discuss the risks of operating highly complex equipment without support from original manufacturers, and examine production localization as the industry's primary driver. Special focus will be placed on building new logistics and technology partnerships with China, which will provide not only the supply of ready-made solutions but also the joint development of next-generation medical equipment.
What are the actual achievements and systemic limitations of current import substitution in medical technology? How can the risks of operating complex equipment without support from original manufacturers be minimized? What conditions are necessary to transition from simple assembly to deep production localization in the Russian Federation? How can cooperation with China be transformed from a "ready-made supply" model into joint R&D initiatives? How can seamless integration of hospital information systems with the updated fleet of diagnostic equipment be ensured?

Moderators:

• Rustem Khasanov, Chief Freelance Specialist Oncologist of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation in the Volga Federal District, Director of the Kazan State Medical Academy – a branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Head of the Department of Oncology, Radiology and Palliative Medicine, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor;
• Marina Girina, President of the Supervisory Board of the Non-Profit Partnership "Cluster of Medical, Environmental Instrument-Making and Biotechnologies".

Speakers (to be confirmed):

• Alla Samoilova, Head of the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare (Roszdravnadzor), Doctor of Medical Sciences;
• Bagrat Alekian, Chairman of the Russian Scientific Society of Specialists in X-ray Endovascular Diagnostics and Treatment, Deputy Director General for Science at the A.V. Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center for Surgery of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Chief Freelance Specialist of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation for X-ray Endovascular Diagnostics and Treatment, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor;
• Almir Abashev, Minister of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan.

13:00-14:30
IEC "Kazan Expo", Hall 7, 2nd Floor
G5. Round Table: Digital Healthcare

The Russian healthcare system is entering a new phase of technological transformation. This session will provide a comprehensive assessment of the current medical technology landscape—from advanced diagnostic imaging equipment to hospital information systems. Participants will evaluate the progress and limitations of import substitution, discuss the challenges of operating sophisticated medical devices without original manufacturer support, and explore production localization as a key driver of industry development.
The discussion will also focus on strengthening technological cooperation between Russia and China, moving beyond equipment supply toward joint research, development, and manufacturing of next-generation medical technologies. What are the real achievements and structural limitations of medical technology import substitution?
How can healthcare providers minimize risks associated with operating complex equipment without OEM support? What conditions are required to transition from assembly operations to full-scale localization of medical device manufacturing in Russia? How can Russia–China cooperation evolve from equipment procurement to joint R&D and innovation? How can hospital information systems be seamlessly integrated with modern diagnostic equipment?

13:00-14:30
IEC "Kazan Expo", Hall 8, 2nd Floor
H5. Technological Advances in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
Imagine a patient under anesthesia while intelligent monitoring systems detect the earliest signs of physiological instability—well before conventional indicators reach critical thresholds. This is no longer science fiction, but the reality of modern patient monitoring and predictive analytics.
How are emerging technologies extending clinicians' capabilities—from continuous real-time analysis of dozens of physiological parameters to AI-powered decision support that helps determine the optimal treatment strategy? How is digitalization reducing the workload of intensive care teams? How do modern ECMO systems and circuits improve patient outcomes? Which innovations are already redefining standards of care in anesthesiology and critical care?

Moderators:

• Roman Shpaner, Head of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Republican Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan, Head of the Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Transfusiology Kazan State Medical Academy, Branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Candidate of Medical Sciences;
• Vsevolod Kuzkov, Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Northern State Medical University.

Speakers (to be confirmed):

• Sergey Petrikov, Director N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor.