Save the date for the future of ECLS
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,
Meet the world-class experts leading the ECLS revolution.
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.
Icu consultant Head of department Ecmo physician
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery Imam ABDULRAHMAN bin Faisal university Consultant cardiac @ Head of cardiac surgery division at King Fahd university hospital, Alkhobar
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
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.



