AI and stem cells to take center stage at Israel’s leading medical innovation conference

Reichman University to host third annual Lema’anchem medical conference, drawing over 800 experts to explore breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, personalized care, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of healthcare.

Havatzelet Damari|

Lema’anchem's annual medical conference, now in its third year, will focus this year on the next generation of medicine—stem cells and artificial intelligence. Scheduled for November 10 at Reichman University in Herzliya, the event will highlight breakthrough technologies expected to shape the future of healthcare in the coming years.
The event will open with remarks from President Isaac Herzog, a longtime supporter of Lema’anchem’s work. More than 800 participants are expected, including doctors, scientists and senior figures from the tech sector.
Prof. Uriel Reichman Photo: Yossi Yehoshua
Notable speakers include Prof. Uriel Reichman, host of the conference and founding president and chairman of Reichman University; Prof. Ran Balicer, chief innovation officer at Clalit Health Services; Clalit chairperson Maj. Gen. (res.) Yochanan Locker; Prof. Eli Sprecher, CEO of Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center; Prof. Jacob Hanna of the Weizmann Institute of Science; Prof. Eran Meshorer of the Hebrew University; Prof. Ayal Hendel of Bar-Ilan University; and Prof. Irit Avivi, head of the Division of Hematology at Sourasky. The event will be hosted by Israeli television personality Guy Zo-Aretz.
This year’s conference will showcase cutting-edge developments in regenerative medicine, tissue and organ repair and personalized treatments based on patients' DNA. It will also explore how artificial intelligence plays a pivotal role in predicting cell growth, designing targeted therapies and tailoring treatment systems to individual patients.
Pro. Eli SprecherPhoto: Miri Gattegno
Yossi Erblich Photo: Ariel Adler
The initiative, spearheaded by Lema’anchem founder and chair Yossi Erblich, reflects the organization’s mission to promote technological and medical innovation in Israel. Leading the event are Prof. Yosef Press, president of the organization; Dr. Gadi Neuman, head of the innovation division; and conference president Baruch Scheinberg. Partners include Reichman University, Prof. Reichman and Prof. Arnon Afek, dean of the Dina Recanati School of Medicine.
Lema’anchem provides free daily medical guidance and professional support to thousands of patients across Israel. The organization operates on a volunteer basis to improve healthcare services, advance research and strengthen the link between science, society and medicine.