Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the 3rd World AI Fertility Conference.
Artificial intelligence is transforming fertility care, but its success depends on more thantechnology. It depends on collaboration.
This conference is unique because it brings together everyone needed to shape the futureof AI in reproductive medicine. Embryologists, clinicians, nurses, regulators, patientadvocates, robotic engineers, data scientists, inventors, investors and industry leaders areall in one room, united by a common goal: to bring the benefits of AI to healthcareresponsibly, so patients truly benefit.
Our previous two conferences brought together invited global thought leaders andbecame catalysts for many of the conversations and collaborations driving AI in fertilitytoday. This year, we are expanding that conversation.
Expect inspiring TED-style talks, insightful and honest panel discussions, practicalsolutions and opportunities to tackle the real barriers to AI implementation. Whether youare developing AI, evaluating it, regulating it or using it in clinical practice, your voicematters.
Thank you for joining us. Together, we can prepare for the future and shape it.
Nikica Zaninovic & Cristina Hickman
Co-Founders World AI Fertility Society
Nikica Zaninovic
Dr Nikica Zaninovic is an internationally recognised embryologist, scientist and innovator who has spent more than three decades advancing reproductive medicine. A pioneer in IVF laboratory practice and emerging technologies, he has helped shape many of the scientific advances that define modern fertility care. As Co-Founder of the World AI Fertility Society, he is passionate about bringing together the world's leading experts to accelerate the esponsible adoption of artificial intelligence and improve outcomes for patients everywhere.
Cristina Hickman
Dr Cristina Hickman is a Clinical embryologist, entrepreneur and internationally recognised leader in artificial intelligence for reproductive medicine. With more than 26 years of experience, she is the Founder and CEO of Avenues, the world's first fertility clinic to integrate AI technologies throughout the entire patient journey. Cristina has also been the Founder, Executive Director, Chief Clinical Officer or Chief Scientific Officer behind several of the pioneering AI technologies now transforming fertility care. As Co-Founder of the World AI Fertility Society, her mission is to unite clinicians, scientists, engineers and innovators to responsibly harness AI, improving patient outcomes while shaping the future of reproductive healthcare.
For our 3rd Biennial AIFS Conference in 2026, we’ve crafted an exceptional program featuring world-renowned speakers and cutting-edge insights. Join global leaders in Cascais, Portugal, to explore ethical AI innovations in IVF, from advanced embryo selection to robotics in fertility care.
- Education, framework, and ethics using AI
- Do we need regulation of AI in ART
- Clinical experience using an AI in IVF
- Clinical implementation of AI in decision-making and workflow
- Is AI better at selecting embryos than humans?
- AI in predicting embryo ploidy?
- Implementation and integration of AI-supporting tools and EMR
- Automatization and robotics in the IVF lab
- IVF in space
- Criteria for adopting new technology in IVF
- Reports of AI RTC
- Immersive technologies in IVF
- Including many names from last year. Full list to be confirmed.
- If you have suggestions for a speaker(s) that you wish to see at the event, please let us know!
Student Fee: 225 EUR (VAT included)
Students are required to provide an official proof of status.
Please submit this documentation before registration to:
iva.simunic@vivid-original.com.
€350
before 16 April, 2026
€550
from 16 April, 2026