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FIRST EDITION · DUBAI · 26 SEPTEMBER 2026

The Future Child
Black Book

An intellectual experience exploring the forces shaping the future of childhood.

THE FIRST EDITION

Where the Conversation Began

On 26 September 2026, a curated gathering of clinicians, thinkers and innovators came together in Dubai to explore the questions shaping the future of children.

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The conversations moved beyond conventional presentations, bringing science, emerging technology, education, society and human responsibility into the same room.

Opening address at the First Edition of The Future Child Black Book Forum, Dubai 2026
Roundtable discussion at the First Edition of The Future Child Black Book Forum, Dubai 2026

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VOICES · FIRST EDITION · DUBAI 2026

Voices of the First Edition

Different disciplines. Distinct perspectives. One shared question: what future are we creating for children?

Prof. Christopher Stewart

Prof. Christopher Stewart

Global Pioneer • Microbiome-based Approaches • Newcastle University, UK

Prof. Fowzan Alkuraya

Prof. Fowzan Alkuraya

CMGO, Lifera Omics and Professor of Human Genetics, Alfaisal University

Dr. Huda AlDhanhani

Dr. Huda AlDhanhani

Pediatric Infectious disease Chief • UAEU • SEHA - SKMC - FRCPI

Prof. Jodi Mindell

Prof. Jodi Mindell

Expert in behavioral treatment of children sleep disorders

Prof. Gregory Makoul

Prof. Gregory Makoul

Expert in physician-patient communication and shared decision making - Founder of "PatientWisdom".

Dr. Alison Burrows

Dr. Alison Burrows

Expert of Teens digital lives and wellbeing

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FIRST EDITION · DUBAI 2026

Inside the First Edition

The people. The encounters. The moments between the conversations.

Participants in conversation around a roundtable at the First Edition of the Black Book Forum, Dubai 2026
A participant speaks at a roundtable during the First Edition of the Black Book Forum, Dubai 2026
Board at the First Edition reading: I don't know is not the end of good medicine
Guests in conversation between sessions at the First Edition of the Black Book Forum, Dubai 2026

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LEGACY HONOURS · FIRST EDITION · DUBAI 2026

Legacy Honours

Honouring those whose contributions continue to shape the future of child health.

Portrait of Dr. Entesar Al Hammadi

Dr. Entesar Al Hammadi

The Distinguished Leadership in Pediatrics Award 2026

Portrait of Professor Walid Abuhammour

Professor Walid Abuhammour

The Pioneer in Infectious Diseases Award 2026

Portrait of Dr. Khaled Elatawy

Dr. Khaled Elatawy

The Pioneer in Neonatal Medicine Award 2026

Portrait of Dr. Fatma Aljassim

Dr. Fatma Aljassim

The Excellence in Pediatric Education Award 2026

Portrait of Dr. Sohrab Najaf Tomaraei

Dr. Sohrab Najaf Tomaraei

The Pediatric Community Building Award 2026

Portrait of Dr. Entesar Al Hammadi

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Dr. Entesar Al Hammadi

The Distinguished Leadership in Pediatrics Award 2026

Portrait of Dr. Khaled Elatawy

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Dr. Khaled Elatawy

The Pioneer in Neonatal Medicine Award 2026

Portrait of Professor Walid Abuhammour

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Professor Walid Abuhammour

The Pioneer in Infectious Diseases Award 2026

Portrait of Dr. Fatma Aljassim

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Dr. Fatma Aljassim

The Excellence in Pediatric Education Award 2026

Portrait of Dr. Sohrab Najaf Tomaraei

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Dr. Sohrab Najaf Tomaraei

The Pediatric Community Building Award 2026

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Not the usual speakers. Curated voices shaping the future of Healthcare.

Authority

Selected Voices

A ballroom gathering visionary leaders and clinical innovators. Not a standard conference lineup.

Prof. Yasser Negm

Future Healthcare KOL • Black Book Forum Curator • Pediatric GI Expert

Prof. Yasser Negm

"AI in the Pediatric Gastroenterology Kitchen"

Cooking Rich Recipes of Experience with tomorrow's tools. AI clinical applications, its limitations, the evidence, and how pediatric practice will change with future digital tools.

Prof. Christopher Stewart

Global Pioneer • Microbiome-based Approaches • Newcastle University, UK

Prof. Christopher Stewart

"Programming the Infant Gut"

The microbiome in early life is linked to immunity, metabolism and long-term disease risk. how early-life biology shapes future health and how we can plan preventive clinical decisions.

Prof. David Cremonesini

MBRU • Mediclinic Middle East • 25 Yrs Experience in Allergy & Asthma

Prof. David Cremonesini

"Preventing Food Allergy in Early Infancy"

Early feeding is crucial in immune training and tolerance building. A conversation around practical preventive strategies in infancy.

Prof. Fowzan Alkuraya

CMGO, Lifera Omics and Professor of Human Genetics, Alfaisal University

Prof. Fowzan Alkuraya

"CRISPR, Genetic Engineering: What We Can Change – and What We Shouldn’t"

Because now we can Redesign biology at gene and molecular levels, The limits are no longer technical. They are clinical, ethical & human.

Dr. Huda AlDhanhani

Pediatric Infectious disease Chief • UAEU • SEHA - SKMC - FRCPI

Dr. Huda AlDhanhani

"Vaccines in a Distrustful World"

Because Misinformation spreads faster than viruses, conversations around vaccines are changing — globally. This is not about schedules or guidelines. This is about the future of confidence in medicine. And how we rebuild it.

Dr. Ghada Ashour

Biological Therapies Expert • Immune Modulation • 20+ Yrs Dermatology Exp

Dr. Ghada Ashour

"Biologics in Pediatric Dermatology - What Works - What backfires"

Because we see variable responses and outcomes in uncontrolled practice conditions, the question becomes: how do we choose in real life?

Dr. Arif Khan

Expert in Epilepsy, Autism & ADHD - Founder of Neuropedia - 40+ peer reviewed publications

Dr. Arif Khan

"Neurological Conditions Where Early Intervention Changes the Trajectory of the Disease"

Because There is often a narrow time window between managing consequences and shaping outcomes.

Carine El Khazen

Founder of the Arab Eating Disorders Association - 20+ years expert in mental health

Carine El Khazen

"Unintended consequences of health messages in Eating Disorders"

In a world flooded with constant nutrition advice, the line between awareness and anxiety becomes dangerously thin.

Prof. Jodi Mindell

Expert in behavioral treatment of children sleep disorders

Prof. Jodi Mindell

"Sleep in early childhood - When "They will grow out of it" is not the right answer"

Because sleep shapes brain development, emotional regulation and a whole family wellbeing.

Prof. Gregory Makoul

Expert in physician-patient communication and shared decision making - Founder of "PatientWisdom".

Prof. Gregory Makoul

"Good Medicine..Bad conversations"

Because the most important part of treatment is the conversation around it.

Dr. Alison Burrows

Expert of Teens digital lives and wellbeing

Dr. Alison Burrows

"Roundtable panel: Growing up with AI: Protecting children in a new digital era"

A discussion exploring the impact of AI on learning, mental health, cognitive development and digital relationships.

Carina Ghossoub

Eating disorders expert dietician, specialized in behavioral nutrition.

Carina Ghossoub

"From Wellness to Control: How Food Becomes a Battlefield in Childhood"

Building healthy relationships with food, because sometimes the most successful change is not on the child’s plate…It’s around the table.

Dr. Girish HC

30 years of critical care experience: USA, UK, UAE, Singapore, India

Dr. Girish HC

"Critical Pediatric Emergencies Where Early Decisions Change the Outcome"

Real situations where minutes matter.
In emergency, the question is not only:
“What is the diagnosis?” But: “What must be done now?”

Dr. Alaa Khair

Expert Neonatologist and advocate of NICU team excellence. 15 years of experience in Egypt and UAE.

Dr. Alaa Khair

"What Guidelines Don’t Tell You in the NICU"

A layer of medicine rarely captured in textbooks, because in NICU,
small decisions can shape an entire lifetime.

Dr. Nour Ayoub (Moderator)

Resident Pediatrician - DHA Residency Training Program- Prime Hospital

Dr. Nour Ayoub (Moderator)

"FROM FAMILY MEDICINE TO PEDIATRICS: WHAT EVERY FRONTLINE DECISION TEACHES YOU"

From emergency to chronic care, across adults and children — the real question is never just "what's the diagnosis?" but "what does this child need now?"

Dr. Najwa Alani (Moderator)

Pediatric Resident (R2)
Saudi German Hospital – Dubai

Dr. Najwa Alani (Moderator)

"THE CONVERSATIONS THAT SHAPE BETTER CARE"

Because the best clinical discussions don't end with an answer — they open the next question. Moderating means making space for that exchange to happen.

Dr. Mohammad Alboareib (Moderator)

Chief Pediatric Resident
Saudi German Hospital – Dubai

Dr. Mohammad Alboareib (Moderator)

"TURNING EVIDENCE INTO EVERYDAY PRACTICE"

Because knowing the guideline is not the same as knowing how to teach it. Education is where evidence either becomes practice — or stays on the page.

Dr. Sondus Alashrfi (Moderator)

Pediatric resident at Saudi German Hospital – Dubai (R2)

Dr. Sondus Alashrfi (Moderator)

"BUILDING A CAREER ONE EXAM, ONE CASE AT A TIME"

From RCPCH theory to bedside reality — pediatric training is a continuous translation of what's studied into what's practiced.

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Not the usual speakers. Curated voices shaping the future of Healthcare.

Medical Futurist | Advisor to WHO | Amazon top 100

Dr. Bertalan Meskó

Technologies That Will Change Pediatric Practice in 2027

More speakers will be revealed progressively.

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​WHAT THE BLACK BOOK IS

Where clinicians share the gems of their experience — beyond guidelines.

Evidence + Experience

Science + Judgement

Technology + Humanity

Knowledge + Curiosity

Themes

AI & The future of clinical decision-making

Early-life Nutrition & Immunity programming

Vaccines in a changing world

Innovative treatments

The Format

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The Format

Not a conference.
An experience.

Open Sessions

Insights. Evidence. What’s next.

Black Book Sessions

What experts don’t publish.
What actually shapes practice.

The questions we don’t usually ask.

Roundtable

Where Medicine meets Society and standards meet reality.

venue 

SO/ Uptown Dubai

8423776c.avif

Audience

Who should attend

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Clinicians shaping how healthcare choices are made

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Specialists working beyond guidelines

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Decision-makers influencing child health systems

Strategic partnerships

We work with partners who shape decisions.

Not just how they are presented.

Early-life programming and nutrition

What happens before disease begins?

Vaccines in a changing world

Is trust becoming more important than science?

AI in clinical setup

What actually changes decisions?

Biologics and precision care

Are we treating disease... or redesigning it?

Innovative and unique pediatric therapies

What delivers and what backfires.

A curated ballroom of 300 selected elite physicians and decision-makers

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