Theme: Celebrating the past and empowering the future of lab quality through innovation and global benchmarking
13 February 2026
WHX Labs Dubai
Lab Quality Management
Overview
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the congress, Lab Quality Management track will spotlight the evolution of laboratory quality systems while showcasing cutting-edge innovations to elevate lab performance across the region. Sessions will focus on global benchmarking frameworks, emerging AI tools, smart reporting, system thinking, and practical strategies for continuous quality improvement.
Chair
Dr Nashat Nafouri
Executive Director,
GCC Accreditation Center, KSA
Key topics
❯ Exploring the global benchmarking agenda
❯ Transitioning from accreditation to quality excellence through systems thinking
❯ Smart lab reports and intelligent quality analytics
❯ The role of AI in clinical chemistry, utilization, and quality management
❯ Frameworks for sustainable continuous quality improvement
Highlights / What’s New
❯ Special 25th anniversary editorial spotlight on lab quality evolution
❯ Benchmarking insights from experts in the USA, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and the UK
❯ Cross-sector panel including industry, accrediting bodies, and lab societies