PROGRAM
KEY TOPICS 2027
AI & Generative AI | Foundation Models & AI Reasoning | AI Agents & Workflow Automation | Clinical Documentation & AI Scribes | Clinical Decision Support | Digital Biomarkers & Predictive Rheumatology | Remote Care & Patient Monitoring | Digital Therapeutics | AI in Research | New Endpoints & Digital Clinical Trials | Shadow AI, Data Privacy & Liability | Regulation & Governance | Augmented Reality | Personalised Rheumatology | International Perspectives on Digital Rheumatology with a focus on Arabic Countries I Augmented Reality
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD
Prof. Thomas Hügle
Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Lausanne, Switzerland
Prof. Jacob M. van Laar
Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Netherlands
Prof. Jutta Richter
Department Rheumatology & Hiller-Research Unit Rheumatology, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Germany
Prof. Didier Hans
Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Lausanne, Switzerland
Dr. Johannes Knitza
University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg, Germany
Dr. Martin Krusche
Center of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Hamburg (UKE), Germany
Dr. Latika Gupta
Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust / University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Prof. Antoni Chan
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Reading United Kingdom
Prof. Vincenzo Venerito
University of Bari, Italy
Dr. Philip Hamann
North Bristol NHS & University of Bristol, United Kingdom
SPEAKERS & CHAIRS
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SPONSORS
WHY TO BECOME A SPONSOR?
Global Visibility:
Promote your brand to a worldwide network of researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals.
Thought Leadership:
Position your company as a leader in digital Rheumatology by participating in scientific discussions and showcasing new products and technologies.
Networking:
Gain direct access to potential collaborators, clients, and future employees.
Customized Exposure:
Benefit from tailored sponsorship packages that align with your goals—whether it’s product promotion, recruitment, or community engagement.
GET INVOLVED!
If your organization is interested in supporting the symposium, please contact us at:
Sina Reis: sina.reis@comeed.ch
We look forward to building meaningful partnerships that benefit both science and industry.
Abstract Submission
Are you conducting innovative research at the intersection of rheumatology and digitalization? The Digital Rheumatology Research Award is your chance to showcase your work to leading experts and contribute to the future of patient care.
What We’re Looking For
The Scientific Advisory Board invites submissions of abstracts for posters or oral presentations focusing on digital solutions in rheumatology. We’re particularly interested in patient-oriented research that enhances diagnostics, monitoring, therapy, or overall patient care through digitalization.
The winner will be selected based on clinical relevance, originality, and scientific merit.
Submission Guidelines
- We welcome unpublished work but also accept peer-reviewed articles published in 2025 or 2026.
- Submission deadline:
- Oral Presentations: Dec 15th, 2026
- Poster Presentations: March 15th, 2027
Required Documents (in English, as a single PDF):
- A short scientific abstract (max. 300 words)
- Curriculum vitae of the submitting author (max. 2 pages)
- Proof of publication or acceptance (if applicable)
Submit your application to:
Sina Reis
📧 sina.reis@comeed.ch
Benefits for All Participants
- Oral presenters will deliver a 10-minute live presentation on stage.
- Poster authors will display their work in the exhibition area during the event, where attendees can engage with authors in designated discussion slots.
- The audience includes leading experts from various fields, including physicians, the pharmaceutical and MedTech industries, health IT companies, associations, consultants, academia, and research centers.
We encourage at least one poster author to register, attend in person, and exhibit their poster during the conference.
What Does the Winner Receive?
- €500 cash prize
- Recognition in an award ceremony at the Digital Rheumatology Days in Berlin.
- A feature article published on digitalrheumatology.org and shared on our social media channels.
Don’t miss this opportunity to present your groundbreaking research to a global audience and make a lasting impact in digital rheumatology!
Pitching Event
Who can join:
Applications can be submitted by providers and developers of digital solutions that (could) improve the quality of care in rheumatology.
Benefit for all participants:
- After approval by the Advisory Board of the Digital Rheumatology Network, all submitted videos will be published on www.digitalrheumatology.org and announced on the channels (LinkedIn, Twitter) of the Digital Rheumatology Network.
- Free entrance to the 9th Digital Rheumatology Days
The winner price includes:
- 3min winner video will be presented during the 9th Digital Rheumatology Days
- 5 -10 min Q & A with the audience to receive some valuable feedback
- Award ceremony
- Announcement as winner on the channels (Newsletter, LinkedIn, Twitter) of the network
How to submit:
Please send your 3min elevator pitch video until 31th March 2027 to sina.reis@comeed.ch.
Here you can find videos of past pitching events:
Pitching Event DRD5 – Digital Rheumatology Network
Winner of the Pitching Event during the 4th Digital Rheumatology Day – Digital Rheumatology Network
Pitiching Event during 3rd Digital Rheumatology Day – Digital Rheumatology Network
General Information
Pices
The price includes meals (coffee breaks, lunch) as well as free admission to the networking dinner on Friday evening.
| Category | Until Jan 31 | After Jan 31 |
| PARE (Patient and Public Engagement) | 80.00 | 100.00 |
| Physician & Scientists | 140.00 | 175.00 |
| Industry | 350.00 | 430.00 |
| Online Participation Friday & Recordings Saturday | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| Member Industry | 280.00 | 280.00 |
| Member Physician & Scientists DRN | 110.00 | 110.00 |
Location
Drake Way, Reading RG2 0GQ, Vereinigtes Königreich
Who should attend?
The Digital Rheumatology Day connects leading experts from a wide variety of disciplines like physicians (Rheumatologists, Radiologists, Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine, Immunologists), patients, pharma and MedTech industry, Health IT companies, associations, consultants and academia as well as research centers to discover new innovative practices.
Language
The event language is English.
Organisation
Comeed – Medical Conferences, Meetings & Education Sina Reis-Balikcioglu
sina.reis@comeed.ch www.comeed.ch
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