AI tools – Biofilms and Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI)

This 3-day international workshop focuses on tackling hospital-acquired infections by integrating artificial intelligence and smart surface technologies. Participants will explore hospital biofilm risks, build AI-driven risk prediction models, and discover innovative antimicrobial surfaces and biosensors for real-time detection and prevention. Ideal for healthcare professionals, microbiologists, biomedical engineers, and infection control teams seeking modern, tech-enabled solutions.

To empower participants with AI tools and smart surface strategies to predict, detect, and manage hospital biofilm risks, combining clinical insights, machine learning models, and next-gen antimicrobial technologies.

• To introduce the concept and clinical impact of hospital-acquired biofilms
• To identify key risk factors and high-risk zones for biofilm development in healthcare settings
• To provide foundational knowledge of AI and ML techniques for infection risk prediction
• To train participants in building and interpreting AI models for hospital data
• To explore the design and application of smart antimicrobial surfaces and biosensors
• To discuss integrated approaches combining AI, surface technology, and infection control protocols
• To encourage research and innovation in biofilm prevention and healthcare hygiene