Congress Workshops
Join us for specialized workshops focused on advancing your expertise in autoimmune diseases. These interactive sessions are designed to provide practical, hands-on learning experiences with expert guidance. Registration is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For any inquiries, please contact us here by choosing the Autoimmunity 2026 Registration topic in the form.
SATURDAY, 16 MAY 2026 | 14:00-16:00
Full-immersion Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
SPEAKERS: CARLO PERRICONE AND ALEXANDRA BALBIR-GURMAN
Objectives:
Discover how musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) can transform the way you diagnose and manage autoimmune rheumatic diseases in this 2-hour full-immersion, hands-on experience.
This highly interactive session goes beyond theory:
- Live demonstration of scanning techniques and image interpretation, guided by expert faculty
- Real-time discussion of differential diagnoses in inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, crystal arthropathies, connective tissue diseases, and giant cell arteritis
- Engaging quiz sessions with representative pathological images, tested at the start and end of the course to track your progress.
With no radiation, real-time visualization, and immediate clinical applicability, MSUS provides physicians with the tools for faster, more accurate decision-making.
Join us for this dynamic course, sharpen your sonographic skills, and leave ready to integrate MSUS confidently into your daily clinical practice.

SATURDAY, 16 MAY 2026 | 10:30 – 12:00
AI in Autoimmunity: From Diagnosis to Treatment
SPEAKER: YOAD DVIR
Overview
This workshop explores how AI is being applied in autoimmune care – helping support earlier diagnoses, treatment selection, and research. Designed for clinicians and researchers, it focuses on current, practical uses rather than hype.
Key Topics
- Diagnostics: AI tools supporting earlier detection and more consistent diagnosis
- Treatment: Predictive models for therapy response and dosing guidance
- Clinical Support: Real-time decision aids integrated with patient data
- Research: Tools for literature mining, trial matching, and biomarker discovery
What to Expect
- Live demonstrations of existing AI tools
- Case-based discussions with clinicians using AI
- Practical guidance on evaluating and integrating AI in your work
- No prior technical experience needed
OPEN TO ALL BACKGROUNDS
