Karachi AI - Meetup # 23 : AI in Personalized Healthcare and Sports Analytics
- Mesum Raza
- May 22
- 4 min read
Press Release By: Mesum Raza Hemani (Founder)
Dated: Saturday, 17th May 2025
Location: Ziauddin University, Clifton Campus, Karachi
The Karachi AI Meetup # 23 focused on the transformative capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Diving deep into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Fitness & Wellness.
From diagnosing diseases to predicting athletic injuries, the event showcased how AI is no longer just a buzzword—it's revolutionizing how we care for ourselves and others..
Held at Ziauddin University Clifton Campus. The event served as an engaging platform for networking and knowledge exchange.
Introduction to Karachi AI and Community Vision
The meetup kicked off with an address from our Event Host, Mr. Muhammad Tauqeer. His enthusiasm sparked smiles on the participants' faces, setting a positive tone for the event.
Following the opening, Mr. Mesum Raza Hemani, CEO of Karachi AI, introduced the initiative. As a local chapter of the global City.AI organization, Karachi AI champions Pakistan's engagement in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Their focus is on local AI education, empowering startups, and increasing awareness about AI's real-world applications.
Their mission centers around empowerment, awareness, and engagement. They aim to help Pakistan harness AI's potential for a prosperous future.
Segment 1 : AI in Personalized Healthcare
1. AI-Driven Personalized Treatment Planning
Speaker: Mr. Munir Hussain Shahu – CEO, Teknoloje Solutions
He walked us through how machine learning algorithms personalize treatment plans based on patient history and real-time data. Think of it as AI giving your doctor superpowers.
Key Takeaways:
AI-enhanced Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Predictive modeling for treatment effectiveness
Improved doctor-patient decision-making
🎥 Watch Talk: Treatment Planning
2. AI for Enhancing Medical Imaging with Generative AI
Speaker: Dr. Muhammad Faris – Assistant Professor, Hamdard University
He demonstrated how generative models improve diagnostic imaging—turning fuzzy scans into clear insights with less human error.
Highlights:
Image synthesis using GANs for rare datasets
AI-driven anomaly detection
Reduced time from scan to diagnosis
🎥 Watch Talk: Medical Imaging
3. AI-Powered Virtual Health Assistants
Speaker: Ms. Surraya Shams – Lecturer, Dow University of Health Sciences
Surraya showcased how AI chatbots are reshaping patient engagement—from appointment reminders to symptom checking.
Key Ideas:
AI in telemedicine
NLP-powered diagnosis support
24/7 virtual healthcare access with Gen AI
🎥 Watch Talk: Virtual Health Assistants
AI in Clinic : AI in Personalized Healthcare
After the end of first segment, an AI clinic was observed where 2 way interaction between participants and expert occured for a QnA Session.
Segment 2 : AI in Fitness & Athlete Performance
The second session focused on AI's role in Sports Analytics, emphasizing Sports Tracking, Rehab, and Wearables.
1. AI-Powered Athlete Performance Analysis
Speaker: Mr. Muhammad Raza – CEO, SwiftVision
From training data to wearable sensors, Raza unpacked how AI is becoming every athlete’s secret coach.
Insights:
Real-time movement tracking
AI-led technique refinement
Video analytics for performance improvement
🎥 Watch Talk: Athlete Performance
2. AI in Injury Prevention & Recovery
Speaker: Mr. Salman Zaidi – Co-founder, Active Mentor
Salman discussed how AI models assess risk and recommend preemptive action, preventing injuries before they happen.
Highlights:
Personalized injury risk profiling
Rehabilitation path optimization
AI in physiotherapy protocols
🎥 Watch Talk: Injury Prevention
3. AI & Wearable Tech in Fitness
Speaker: Dr. M. Ali Shoaib – Founder & CTO, NOMW Health
Dr. Shoaib rounded off the event by discussing how wearables and AI work together to monitor physical and mental health.
Takeaways:
Continuous health tracking
AI-powered wellness insights
Data-driven habit formation
🎥 Watch Talk: Wearables & AI
Closing Remarks by DG IT Government of Sindh
The event concluded with appreciative remarks by Guest of Honor, Mr. Rana Shahzad Qaiser, followed by a networking session with refreshments.
Highlights included:
AI Clinic: Attendees engaged with experts, asked questions, and explored AI applications for their challenges.
Speaker Souvenirs: Tokens of appreciation for the insightful speakers.
Community Engagement: Participants were encouraged to join Karachi AI's social platforms on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube for updates and resources.
Networking: The event closed with refreshments and informal networking, as participants exchanged ideas, contacts, and future collaboration possibilities.
Karachi AI Meetup # 23 highlighted AI's growing influence in transforming Healthcare and Sports Analytics. It provided Tech and Healthcare professionals with essential tools to thrive in the digital future ahead.
The event attracted media attention, with outlets like Techistaan and FM 88 eager to showcase a positive image of Pakistan's technology market.
A Note of Gratitude
Karachi AI is thankful to its Venue Partners Ziauddin University, Clifton Campus, Karachi. The Outreach partners especially Dow University of Health Sciences, Altamash Dental and Medical College, Dawood University of Engineering Technology, Visitors from Folio3 and more.. for making this event happening and one of largest gathering of 170+ professionals.
Karachi AI is a fellow chapter of City.AI, part of a global community of Applied Artificial Intelligence practitioners. They operate across six continents in 63 cities. Karachi AI plans quarterly meetups, with the next one scheduled for August 2025, focusing on the latest trends in AI and expert experiences.
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Event Recording: Watch it here.
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