Workforce pressure. Rising imaging volumes. Increasing complexity. At ECR 2026, today’s Satellite Symposium Lunch & Learn moved beyond theory to focus on practical, real-world solutions.

“From Shortage to Strength: Networked Radiology and AI for a Sustainable Imaging Future” brought together a panel of European radiology leaders to explore how networked imaging ecosystems and responsibly deployed AI can strengthen sustainability across healthcare systems.

Moderated by Dr. Anjum Ahmed, AGFA’s Chief Medical Officer, the session features insights from:

• Peter Strouhal, Medical Director, Alliance Medical – UK
• Davide Ippolito, Head of Emergency Radiology, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
• Filip Deckers, Radiologist, ZAS – Belgium
• Athanasios Chalazonitis, President of the Greek Radiology Society and Director of Radiology, “Alexandra” Athens General Hospital

Hosted in Room G2 (Level -2), the symposium highlighted how radiology leaders are implementing networked collaboration models, operational governance frameworks, and ethical AI strategies to transform shortage into strength.

Key themes included:

• Governance models for AI-enabled imaging networks
• Operational efficiency across distributed sites
• Ethical and responsible AI adoption
• Building sustainable radiology ecosystems for long-term resilience

As imaging demands grow, the conversation is shifting from isolated tools to connected systems where AI and enterprise imaging work together to support clinical expertise, not replace it. That’s imaging Empowerment.

Join us at Hall X2, Booth #214 to continue the discussion.