EDITION
2024
Conference programme
Immerse yourself in the forefront of digital health innovation with MEDigIT's farsighted conference programme.
Curated around compelling roundtable discussions led by inspiring international speakers, each session uncovers a distinct facet of digital healthcare transformation. From setting global standards and redefining patient care through digital medicine, to delving into AI’s diagnostic potential and navigating healthcare analytics, MEDigIT’s themes embrace innovation strategies, ethical considerations, and industry disruptor insights.
This is your opportunity to engage with global thought leaders and be part of shaping the future of digital health innovation.
SPOTLIGHT SESSION
- 9:45 am
- - 10:45 am
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
As hospitals evolve in response to technological advancements and patient-centric demands, stakeholders must align to maximize benefits and overcome challenges for patients, clinicians and healthcare innovators. This spotlight session will focus on these critical shifts and how to strengthen collaborative models to ensure value creation.
How are technological advancements reshaping traditional hospital models, and what are the implications for patient care and MedTech innovation? What collaborative approaches between hospitals and MedTech companies optimise value creation for healthcare delivery and patient outcomes? What are the successful examples of lasting industry and healthcare professionals’ collaborations and what is the impact on innovation development and patients? What economic challenges do hospitals face in adopting new MedTech, and how can companies contribute to cost-effective healthcare? How does digitisation impact hospital operations, and what opportunities does it present for integrating MedTech solutions like AI, robotics, and AR? What opportunities and challenges arise when extending MedTech solutions beyond hospital settings, such as community care and home healthcare? How to further leverage hospital and patient data to fuel innovation?
- MODERATOR
- SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SESSIONS
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- 9:00 am
- - 9:30 am
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
- 9:00 am
- - 9:30 am
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
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- 3:00 pm
- - 3:45 pm
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
Preventive healthcare has the potential to generate economic benefits and improve long-term health outcomes, but developing effective business models presents unique challenges. How can the economic benefits of investing in preventive healthcare be quantified? How to access and leverage the right data? Will EHDS implementation be a game-changer for innovative companies? What challenges do innovators face in designing reimbursement strategies for preventive digital health solutions? What examples of successful business models exist, and what lessons can be learned from their implementation? How to scale preventive digital health innovations effectively?
- MODERATOR
- SPEAKERS
- 11:15 am
- - 12:30 pm
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Despite the potential of digital health and innovative therapies to revolutionize healthcare, adoption and development remain complex challenges. What is the current state of the regulatory and reimbursement pathways for digital health and medicine? What to expect from the EHDS? What initiatives are underway to promote interoperability, data sharing and access to secondary use of health data? Have reimbursement processes like DiGA or PECAN proved their effectiveness in deploying digital health solutions? What are the key components of successful value proposition and revenue model for digital health innovations? How do investment strategies of VCs and big players influence the development and adoption of digital health technologies? How can further collaboration between healthcare providers, regulators, industry, and patients accelerate their adoption?
- MODERATOR
- SPEAKERS
- 2:00 pm
- - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Augmented intelligence has the potential to enhance diagnostic decision-making in healthcare, but striking the right balance between human expertise and AI is crucial. How do clinicians work with AI systems in diagnostic decision-making, and what are the implications for patient care? What are the current training and education programmes available to equip clinicians with the skills and knowledge needed? What measures can be taken to ensure transparency and explainability of AI algorithms for both clinicians and patients? What ethical considerations arise when integrating AI into clinical practice? What lessons can be learned from successful implementations of AI in diagnostic decision-making?
- MODERATOR
- SPEAKERS
PROJECT - CEO MATCHMAKING
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- 2:00 pm
- - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
- Project - CEO matchmaking
For emerging startups in the healthcare industry, the journey to success begins with effective leadership. This session will feature MedTech and Biotech CEOs, sharing their journey and insights for aspiring founders seeking to navigate the challenges of startup leadership.
What are the essential qualities and skills for effective startup leadership? How to ensure founders are “business ready”, especially when coming from academia? How to build the right team that will convince investors? How to work with your board and as them as proper advisors? What are the strategies for attracting and retaining top talents?
- MODERATOR
- SPEAKERS
This preliminary programme will soon be extended with
additional keynotes and workshops.
Panel of high-level speakers, discussing a main topic/trend for the industry.
A keynote is designed to convey a central message, set the tone, and captivate the audience by featuring notable and high-level speakers.
Moderated roundtable discussion consisting in an exchange of ideas and perspectives by international experts to delve into the latest challenges of the sector.
The Project – CEO matchmaking aims to connect representatives of emerging start-ups, technology transfer offices, incubators and investing networks with CEOs and aspiring CEOs.
