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Riyadh hosts seventh international disability and rehabilitation conference
The seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a three-day program running from October 11 to 13.
Riyadh Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar opened it on behalf of King Salman.
The conference brings together researchers and specialists to discuss practical ways to improve life for people with disabilities.
Its organizers highlighted emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence and stem cell technologies.
One project under discussion would link disability records, services and digital platforms in a unified national system.
The event also includes an award for disability research and an AI hackathon, where 159 finalist teams are developing technology to support independence and quality of life.
Sessions and workshops will cover topics including genomic research, assistive technology, rehabilitation and inclusive access.
Riyadh is hosting the seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation from October 11 to 13.
The King Salman Center for Disability Research is organizing the conference under the slogan “Smart Innovation for Sustainable Impact.”
Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the conference on behalf of King Salman.
Prince Sultan bin Salman said the conference aims to advance practical solutions that improve the lives of people with disabilities.
The programme includes research sessions, workshops, an artificial intelligence hackathon and recognition of disability research award winners.
- Who
- The King Salman Center for Disability Research is organizing the conference. Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz inaugurated it on behalf of King Salman.
- What
- The seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation is taking place.
- When
- October 11 to 13, 2026.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- It aims to keep pace with developments in medicine, technology and science, and accelerate practical solutions that improve the lives of people with disabilities.
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the conference aims to keep pace with the rapid developments in medicine, technology, and sciences, and to accelerate access to practical solutions that change the lives of people with disabilities
Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the conference in Riyadh.
The conference is scheduled to hold scientific sessions, panel discussions and workshops.
- Conference
- Seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation
- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Dates
- October 11–13, 2026
- Award nominations
- 770 nominations from 111 countries across six continents
- Hackathon
- 159 teams qualified to develop technological solutions for people with disabilities
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