Medical AI Research
Medical Imaging Technology
Healthcare Innovation
International Conference

Improving Medical Diagnostics in Nigeria Using AI and Data Science

Join leading experts, researchers, and practitioners in advancing healthcare through artificial intelligence and data science.

About DATICAN Conference

Improving Medical Diagnostics in Nigeria Using AI and Data Science

Aligned with its mission to advance healthcare delivery in Nigeria through data science and medical image analysis training, the Data Science and Medical Image Analysis for Improved Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria (DATICAN) project is proud to announce its first international conference.

This conference will establish a platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange among key stakeholders, exploring transformative AI-driven solutions and fostering collaborations that directly address Nigeria’s healthcare challenges.

Conference Sub-themes Include:

  • 01. AI-Powered Medical Imaging and Radiology
  • 02. Data Science for Early Disease Prediction
  • 03. Big Data and Precision Medicine for Cancer Care
  • 04. AI-Driven Pathology and Laboratory Diagnostics
Call for Papers
DATICAN Conference

Important Dates

Jan 7
Conference Announcement
2026
Mar 1
Abstract Submission Deadline
2026
Apr 1
Full Paper Submission Deadline
2026
May 1
Reviewer's Feedback Returned
2026
May 13-14
Conference Dates
2026
May 21
Camera-Ready Paper Submission
2026

Special Guests

Prof. Fred Howard

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Frederick Howard, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago, USA

Prof. Funmi Olopade

Chairman, Steering Committee

Prof. Olufunmilayo I. Olopade MD, FACP

Professor of Medicine, Professor of Human Genetics
Director, Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics and Global Health
University of Chicago, USA

Prof. Benjamin Aribisala

Chief Host/Program Director

Prof. Benjamin Aribisala PhD, MBCS, MCPN, FIDPM

Professor of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria

Bayo Mohammed Onimode

LOC Chairman

Prof. Adewale Opeoluwa Ogunde

Professor of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science
Redeemer's University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria