NI Science Festival presents Dr Bot: Why Doctors Can Fail Us

This February, The Crescent is delighted to welcome NI Science Festival for a series of events and workshops as part of the 2026 programme.

Can we improve patient experience and alleviate the burdens of doctors at the same time? In this ground-breaking study, Charlotte Blease reveals how AI, if handled with care, could emerge as the most reliable physician in history, in conversation with William Crawley.

Drawing on interviews with authorities in AI, doctors and patients, Blease shows how technology – despite some resistance – is already making a difference. From diagnosis and second opinions to treatment and aftercare, AI has the potential to revolutionise our healthcare.

Charlotte will also be signing copies of her book after the talk.