Spotlight on: AI – with Professor Richard Susskind CBE and Dr Sandra Johnson

To examine this rapidly advancing field, the RSM has organised this livestream event, which will dive deep into the future of AI in healthcare, including the breakthroughs, the unique challenges it presents, and its implications.

We're thrilled to welcome Professor Richard Susskind CBE and Dr Sandra Johnson as our keynote speakers. A renowned author and thought leader on technology and society, Professor Susskind has recently released his latest book:

How to Think About AI: A Guide For The Perplexed (March 2025) - The book claims that balancing the benefits and threats of artificial intelligence - saving humanity with and from AI - is the defining challenge of our age. 

Dr Sandra L J Johnson is a consultant paediatrician who teaches child development, AI ethics and regulation, and has taught medicolegal issues for the University of Sydney Medical School. Dr Johnson has published peer reviewed articles on AI for Health and has a textbook on Child Development, having also written chapters in textbooks on Legal Medicine and on Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare.

This interactive, interview-style session will offer exclusive insights from Professor Susskind and Dr Johnson as they share their expert views on AI’s role in reshaping healthcare. Expect lively discussion, deep reflection, and practical takeaways.

By attending this livestream, you will:

• Increase your understanding of AI 
• Engage in the conversation and share questions as we explore how to navigate the future of AI 
• Explore the opportunities and risks AI presents for medical practice 

Join us as we explore the latest developments and address the pressing questions that remain unanswered. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with our expert speakers and explore the future of AI in healthcare in greater depth.