SWAAC ELSO

CONFERENCE 2027

ECLS: Riding the AI Wave

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President SWAAC ELSO Message

Dear Colleagues,

It is our great pleasure to invite you to attend the 13th Annual SWAAC ELSO Conference 2027 , which will be held in Najran City, Saudi Arabia.

The Southwest Asia & Africa (SWAAC) Chapter is part of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization and proudly represents our region.

Our chapter’s mission is to support and promote dedicated ECMO training courses, facilitate the exchange of information and communication regarding techniques used for organ support among active ELSO centers, the medical community, professional societies, industry partners, regulatory and granting agencies, third-party payers, and the broader community.

We are also committed to collaborating in the organization of an annual conference focused on innovative and emerging techniques in organ system support, hosted each year in a selected country as determined by the Steering Committee.

We are honored to welcome you to this prestigious event in the coming year, where you will have the opportunity to learn, exchange knowledge, and share experiences with leading experts in the field of extracorporeal life support across our region.

We look forward to seeing you in Najran City for what promises to be an outstanding scientific and educational gathering.

See you soon.

Sincerely,

Dr. Marlice Van Dyk

President, SWAAC ELSO Chapter

Our Speakers

Meet the world-class experts leading the ECLS revolution.

Prof. Mark T. Ogino

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Prof. Mark T. Ogino

(United States)

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Mark T. Ogino, MD, FAAP, FELSO, is an attending neonatologist at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and holds dual academic appointments as a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at both the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii. A globally recognized leader in the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) community, Dr. Ogino served as the President of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) from 2018 to 2020. His extensive leadership within ELSO also includes serving as Chair of Logistics and Education from 2009 to 2015, during which he spearheaded the development of the organization’s international educational standards. Throughout his career, Dr. Ogino has led clinical innovation and specialized program development. He previously served as Medical Director of the Neonatal Cardiac Surgical Unit at Rady Children’s Hospital, a pioneering unit among the first dedicated cardiac NICUs in the United States. Additionally, he established and opened the first ECMO programs in both Hawaii and Delaware. His academic focus remains dedicated to advancing clinical team proficiency and patient safety through innovative educational frameworks. Dr. Ogino has held clinical and leadership positions at several other premier institutions, including Nemours Children’s Health, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Ogino earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. He completed his postgraduate training at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and returned to UCSD to pursue a clinical fellowship in Neonatology and a research fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Mohammed Almetlag

Vice President for Healthcare Delivery at Najran Health Cluster.

Dr. Mohammed Almetlag

(Saudi Arabia)

Vice President for Healthcare Delivery at Najran Health Cluster.

Dr. Mohammed Almetlag is a Consultant Interventional Radiologist and Vice President for Healthcare Delivery at Najran Health Cluster. He leads healthcare transformation initiatives focused on improving access, efficiency, and quality of care, and serves as a Board Member of the Saudi Interventional Radiology Society.

Dr. Ahmed khedher

ICU consultant

Dr. Ahmed khedher

(Tunisia)

ICU consultant

Icu consultant Head of department Ecmo physician

Prof. Yasser Elghoneimy

Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Prof. Yasser Elghoneimy

(Egypt)

Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery Imam ABDULRAHMAN bin Faisal university Consultant cardiac @ Head of cardiac surgery division at King Fahd university hospital, Alkhobar

Prof. Alia Abd El-Fattah

Egypt

Dr. Alyaa Elhazmi

Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdullah Alghobaishi

Saudi Arabia

The Venue: Najran

A Heritage of Hospitality

Nestled in the lush southern region of Saudi Arabia, Najran offers a unique blend of ancient history and rapid medical advancement. The conference will be held at the prestigious International Convention Center, featuring world-class facilities and state-of-the-art simulation labs.

Najran Regional Airport (NAE)
15 mins from venue
Official Partner Hotels
Exclusive delegate rates available
Najran International Convention Center
King Faisal Road, Najran 66251, Saudi Arabia
Najran International Convention Center
King Faisal Road, Najran 66251, Saudi Arabia

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