2nd Edition of Preventive Medicine World Conference 2026

Biography

David Wortley is a Non-Executive Director of the World Lifestyle Medicine Education Services (WLMES), a VP of the International Society of Digital Medicine (ISDM) and CEO & Founder of 360in360 Immersive Experiences. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Commerce and a global thought leader and innovator on enabling technologies for health, education and motivational speaking. He is an Associate Member of the Royal Society of Medicine and a Visiting Fellow at the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences at Bournemouth University.

Abstract

The convergence of digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI), and wearable technologies is rapidly transforming the paradigm of preventative healthcare from reactive treatment to proactive wellness management. Digital twins—high-fidelity virtual replicas of individual patients or physiological systems—integrate continuous real-time biometric data with comprehensive clinical and lifestyle information. When powered by AI and machine learning, these models simulate health trajectories, anticipate disease onset, and enable personalized prevention strategies that were previously unattainable.
 

Wearable devices have become ubiquitous tools for capturing longitudinal health data, including vital signs, activity patterns, sleep metrics, and stress indicators. Coupled with AI-driven analytics, these measurements feed the digital twin model to detect subtle deviations from an individual’s health baseline, facilitating early detection of risk factors for chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. This real-time monitoring not only empowers individuals with actionable insights but also enables clinicians and health systems to intervene earlier and more precisely.
 

The integration of these technologies offers a scalable approach to preventative healthcare, aligning with core conference objectives of addressing both communicable and non-communicable disease burdens across the life course. Digital twins enriched with wearable-derived data and AI capabilities can enhance predictive risk stratification, simulate the impact of personalized interventions, and support shared decision-making between patients and providers.
 

Despite technical and ethical challenges—including data interoperability, privacy protection, and equitable access—this interdisciplinary innovation heralds a future where healthcare is preventive, precise, and participatory. Widespread adoption of digital twin ecosystems promises not only to optimise individual health outcomes but also to reduce healthcare costs and strengthen global health resilience.