Johnson & Johnson to Showcase the Future of Surgical Intelligence at Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026

Company to showcase MONARCH™ robotics platform and Polyphonic™ digital ecosystem
New ecosystem collaboration announced at the event will support the future of surgical intelligence
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, October 20, 2026--Johnson & Johnson will showcase digital surgery technologies and its strategic collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), to advance surgical intelligence at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026, joining leaders from healthcare, government, technology, research and investment to accelerate transformative health innovation. Aligned with this year's Summit theme, "To Sense Is to Predict", the collaboration reflects a shared ambition to translate data and insights into informed clinical decisions, responsible innovation and better patient care.
At the Summit, Johnson & Johnson will highlight innovations across its surgery portfolio and convene discussions on surgical intelligence. Attendees will experience innovations including the MONARCH™ platform and the Polyphonic™ digital ecosystem and explore the potential of global surgical intelligence to support surgeons, inform workflows and advance patient care.
"Healthcare is entering an era where data, AI and connected technologies have the potential to help improve patient outcomes by transforming data into insights that can augment surgeons' judgment and inform streamlined workflows," said Shan Jegatheeswaran, President, Polyphonic, MedTech, Johnson & Johnson. "Abu Dhabi has demonstrated a clear ambition to shape the future of healthcare, and we are honored to participate in this important forum alongside our partners and physicians as we advance the next chapter of surgical innovation."
Key Johnson & Johnson Activities at Future of Health
Mainstage Discussion | Johnson & Johnson leadership will join the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi leadership, for a mainstage discussion exploring how governments, health systems and industry can work together to advance innovation, strengthen healthcare infrastructure and accelerate the future of surgery.
Surgical Intelligence Panel | Peter Schulam, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, MedTech, Johnson & Johnson will moderate a panel discussion bringing together experts from across healthcare and technology to discuss the opportunities and responsibilities involved in building an open ecosystem for surgical intelligence. The conversation will explore topics including AI, data governance, research collaboration, and innovation at scale.